History
D'earth attended Harvard University briefly only to drop out and pursue his musical career. In his early years he played in Bob Moses' innovative bands. He co-founded the group Cosmology (Vanguard Records) with bandmates drummer Robert Jospe and singer Dawn Thompson (whom D'earth later married.) His is also known for his work with musicians such as Miles Davis, Buddy Rich, Dave Matthews Band, and Emily Remler. D'earth is the Director of Jazz Performance at the University of Virginia as well as the artist in residence at Virginia Commonwealth University.
He plays Thursday nights in downtown Charlottesville at Millers with other musicians including: JC Kuhl, Pete Spaar, Jamal Millner, Devonne Harris, Brian Caputo, Wells Hanley, Adam Larrabee, Brian Jones, and many others. He also plays at Fellinis No. 9 every first Saturday of the month with Devonne Harris (drums), Bob Hallahan (Piano), and Pete Spaar (Upright Bass).
In addition to being a prominent jazz figure in Charlottesville, John can be found making frequent appearances with younger up-and-coming players as well as older mainstay musicians alike in the Richmond, Virginia area.
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