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Stephen Pocus is a jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and teacher who brings his infectious enthusiasm into the teaching arena. Before the age of 16, Stephen was recognized as a gifted musician and became the pianist for the San Jose All Star Youth Jazz Ensemble as well as the San Jose Youth Latin Jazz Ensemble.
At the age of 16 Stephen graduated high school and began performing with various groups in the Bay Area while teaching Jazz and Concert band classes at Buchser Middle School in Santa Clara Stephen was awarded a full scholarship to attend The Jazz Institute in Berkeley, CA studying under Susan Mascarella and Marcos Silva. While attending, he performed at various venues including the Boom Boom Room, The Sheba Lounge, Yoshi’s in Oakland, and Yoshi’s in San Francisco.
Upon finishing his two years at the Jazz Institute, Stephen moved to Brooklyn New York, where he played in many of the local Jazz clubs in Brooklyn and Manhattan and studied with the legendary Barry Harris.
For the last 8 years he has been living in Sacramento and performing with The Fryed Bros Band, and Orchestra Tiano in the Bay Area.
His career as an entertainer and teacher is still in its early stages. His unique ability to relate to all ages and his charismatic personality make him an extraordinary instructor.
