 During this period he cultivated an interest in Jazz and studied further in Manhattan School of Music's world-renowned jazz program.Jeremy played in local blues, funk and R&B bands amidst the thriving NYC music scene of the early 90s.He then joined the Mercury Record's funk band Milo Z, managed by David Sonenberg, and played shows with legendary artists like Bon Jovi, Al Green, Maceo Parker, The Neville Brothers, The Meters, Chuck Brown & the Soul Searchers & Toots and the Maytals.