Jeff Decker has been a mainstay of Virginia's music scene for over a decade. Besides appearing with his own group at local clubs, Mr. Decker records and performs regularly with the University of Virginia's highly acclaimed faculty jazz ensemble, the Free Bridge Quintet, and Robert Jospe's Inner Rhythm. He also makes guest appearances with the Charlottesville/University of Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Decker's recording output includes his work with the Free Bridge Quintet, Inner Rhythm, Aaron Binder, Greg Howard, and the Dixie Power Trios as well as his own Quartet release, "I'll Know." In the studio and on the stage, Decker has performed with such noted jazz artists as Pat Metheny, John D'earth, Michael Brecker, Anthony Wilson, Corey Harris, Hob O'Brien, and Charlie Haden.

Jeff Decker received a Bachelor of Music from the University of North Texas in 1987. He went on to earn a Master of Arts degree in United States History from the University of Virginia in 1991. His thesis was a social history exploring the complex landscape of race relations within the jazz community from 1933-1948. Since the fall of 2000, Decker has further continued his academic pursuits by becoming the first student admitted to the University of Virginia Music Department's newly launched Ph. D. program.