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Nick Morrison

Background. Nick has performed, recorded, and been mentored by legendary jazz trumpeter Clark Terry. He has played alongside jazz guitarist and Steeplechase recording artist Craig Brann for over 20 years with five albums to date. Additionally, he has shared the stage with many of the world's greatest musicians including drummers Rudy Royston, Jaimeo Brown, Mark Guiliana, Sanah Kadoura, and Josh Dion, singer/songwriters Robbie Gil and Jeff Taylor, saxophonists Greg Tardy and Mark Turner, and trumpeters John Raymond and Freddie Hendrix. Nick has amassed a large following on TikTok. Since joining the app in the spring of 2021, he has gained over 65,000 followers with over 700,000 likes and millions of views to date. Nick has found his audience through presenting his knowledge, enthusiasm, and love of bass playing and to millions of people across the world.

Gear

Old Czech Bass Fender Precision with Flats Fender Jazz with Rounds Old Ovation Hollowbody Bass Guitar Acoustic Image Head Effects: Boss OC-2 octaver, MXR Distortion, MoogerFooger Lowpass filter, Line 6 Delay

BrandonLee Cierley: Camaraderie

Read "Camaraderie" reviewed by Paul Rauch

by Paul Rauch
October 7, 2022

Camaraderie (Lofijazzsoul,2022) is BrandonLee Cierley's introduction to the jazz world, where he is a relative newcomer. A Tacoma, WA native who now works out of Portland, OR, Cierley clearly prioritizes original composition as much as he does spontaneous composition as a jazz tenor saxophonist. For a younger player, and as stated, a musician new to the jazz idiom, it is often the case. With the major shift in the recording industry over the past decade, more and more younger players ...

Primary Instrument

Bass

Willing to teach

Advanced only

Credentials/Background

I have been a music educator for over 15 years. I hold a New Jersey state teacher's certificate in music and have taught in the school system for over 12 years. In 2007, I earned my Master's of Music in Jazz Studies from William Paterson University and graduated with honors receiving the dean's award for academic excellence and achievement. I have taught numerous clinics and master classes throughout my career. In addition to my teaching, I have maintained an active performing schedule as a bassist, playing with many of the tri-state's best musicians at some of it's most well-known venues.