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John Nava

John Nava

Percussionist/ Drummer/ Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Probation Officer- Adult Court Services

  • Education

    • North Salinas High School

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  • Experience

    • John Nava Music

      Jan 1983 - now
      Percussionist/ Drummer/ Teacher

      I perform with various bands in the studio and on the stage.I provide private instruction for students of all levels. With my band "Latin Jazz Collective", I teach clinics and master classes.

    • United States Marine Corps

      Sept 1994 - May 1997
      Air Delivery Specialist (0451)

      Honorable Discharge

    • Chicano All Stars

      May 2000 - Jun 2005
      Percussionist/ Saxophone

      I was one of the founding members of this band. I played Congas, sax, and helped with backing vocals.

    • Monterey County Probation Department

      Oct 2000 - now

      Current Assignment: Adult Court Services (Pre Sentencing Investigations & Report Writer)Previous Assignment: Juvenile Drug Court ProgramP.O.S.T. Certified Instructor: First Aid/ CPR/ Preventing Disease TransmissionP.O.S.T. Certified Instructor: Defensive Tactics Senior Student: Backyard Brotherhood Filipino Martial Arts Juvenile Institutions Officer IIInstructor: P.O.S.T. Certified First Aid, CPR, PDT, Defensive TacticsCurrent Assignment: Home Supervision

      • Probation Officer II

        Jun 2017 - now

      • Juvenile Institutions Officer

        Oct 2000 - Jun 2017

    • Dark Chocolate

      Apr 2008 - Sept 2011
      Conga, Timbal, Hand Percussion

      Dark Chocolate recorded three albums for Barefoot Productions and Megawave Records. It was a Jazz Fusion/ World Music Band. Members are Kim Stone-Bass/ Weber Iago-Piano/ Joseph Lucido-Guitar/ Mike Shanon-Drums/ Barkclay Henry-Percussion/ John Nava-Congas, Timbales, Hand Percussion.

    • Latin Jazz Collective

      Jun 2009 - now
      Band Leader

      The Latin Jazz Collective is comprised of seven experienced musicians who are dedicated to bringing live Latin Jazz back to the Monterey Peninsula area. With over 40 years of combined experience in the studio,on the stage, and in the classroom, they are sure to provide an enjoyable and fulfilling musical experience for all audiences.The members are:John Nava--Congas/ Co founderKevin McCullough-- Piano/ Musical DirectorMartin Binder--Drums/ Timbal/ Co founderSteve Uchello--BassFelix Diaz Contreras--TromboneStu Reynolds--SaxophoneBrian Stock--Trumpet Show less

    • Pat Casion & IOC

      Jan 2010 - Dec 2018
      Percussionist

    • The Funkery

      Jan 2011 - now
      Percussionist

    • Back Together Again

      Jun 2011 - Jun 2013
      Percussionist

    • Funky Calamari Band

      Dec 2012 - May 2018
      Saxophone/ Percussion/ Backround Vocals

      Funk/ Soul/ R&B/ JazzJohn Nava- Music Director-Sax-Percussion-VocalsVerdis Barnes-Lead VocalsThomas McNamura-BassPhil Nava II- Band Leader-DrumsJoseph Lucido-Guitar

    • Everyday People Band

      Apr 2015 - now
      Music Director/ congas

    • Cisco Kid -War / Lowrider Tribute Band

      May 2018 - Mar 2019
      Percussionist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Defensive Tactics Instructor

      International Training Resources

    • First Aid/ CPR Instructor

      American Red Cross