Results for "bass, acoustic"

Domi Edson

Born: March, 1997

Domi Edson is an emerging force in jazz education, leadership, and performance. Originally from Seattle and now residing in Denver, Domi has performed at Dazzle, Nocturne, Frankie's Jazz Club, The Royal Room, Seattle radio station KNKX, and at multiple Jazz Education Network conferences with Central Washington University Jazz Band 1 and the 2020 Sisters in Jazz Combo. In 2021 she was awarded the David Baker scholarship for her talent, spirit, and commitment to the field of jazz studies. Domi has founded and organized Women in Jazz Days in both Washington and Colorado, and has served as a faculty member for the CCJA SheBop Young Women in Jazz Workshop.

Laura-Simone Martin

Born: June 4, 2005

Laura-Simone Martin is 17 years old and a rising senior at Lawrence High School. She is a straight-A student and known as a cultural activist and leader in her school district. Martin is the Founder and President of her school’s first Black Student Union and vice-president of Students For Social Activism. Musically, she is a bass player and singer who has performed at prestigious venues like the Monterey Jazz Festival with the Next Generation Women in Jazz Combo and the 2021 VAIL Jazz Festival with the Vail Jazz Workshop Allstars. In addition, Martin has performed at Dizzy’s Club, Minton’s Playhouse, Birdland Jazz Club, South Jazz Kitchen, Tribeca Film Festival (Jennifer Lopez Netflix Premiere, Halftime), and more

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Dan Heck

Dan Heck, jazz Guitarist and Bassist, recording artist, composer and educator relocated to Naples, FL from New York City. After graduating from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, he moved to Seattle in 1993 and began establishing his professional jazz reputation there. As a founding member of the band "Bebop and Destruction", he experienced national success and recognition for his efforts, winning several awards and recording four critically acclaimed CD's with the group. From there, he moved to New York City, working in famous venues such as the Blue Note, the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Kavehaz, Flute, the Pierre Hotel, Cleopatra's Needle, and the French Consulate with a wealth of incredible musicians. Dan has served as leader of the house band for Campiello (Naples, FL)

Ricardo A Freitas

Born: April 13, 1974

Born in Lisbon in 1974. Bass player and composer with collaborations in jazz, improvised music, theatre, dance and video. Developed compositions in his own projects, Interlúnio and GRIP 5. Participated in Al-jiçç, 3-Bass-Hit, Wishful Thinking and Pablibut Sone.

Michael Staron

Acknowledged in Jazz Times as “a versatile, forwarding looking and accomplished performer,” Michael began his professional career playing Latin Tropical music in Chicago’s inner city at age fifteen. His jazz bass playing has been reviewed in Cadence, Pulse, Jazz USA, Jazz Review, Jazz Word, Jazz Weekly, AMG, New City, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, The Wire, Jazz at a Glance, Beyond Coltrane, Chicago Reader, All About Jazz, Progression Magazine, and live performances of Michael have been aired on BET, 190 North and local cable. Michael is also an accomplished theatre / pit musician, his performance credits include - national tours of Evita, the international and national touring companies of A Chorus Line, Sid Caesar, Red Skelton, Bob Newhart, Eddy Arnold, Roger Williams and Joseph with Donny Osmond

Glenn Stevenson

I have been playing and recording music since childhood. I began playing the double bass as a teenager. I have been lucky to have worked and played with many generous and sharing musicians ever since. I have been the long-standing bassist with the Linda Nash (my wife) Trio for about 35 years. With the Trio, I've appeared with The Al Downing Jazz All Stars, Bobby Enriquez, Profiles In Jazz Big Band & Slide Hampton as well as opening for Al Dimeola, Tito Puente, Dave VanRonk, Slide Hampton, Joey DeFrancesco, Jimmie Vaughan and Brian Bromberg In addition, I have played as a free-lance bassist for many local acts for the last 30 years or more

Jay Heavilin

Jay Heavilin Biographical info. Education: University of Cincinnati. College Conservatory of Music: B. Mus. classical guitar and double bass. 1969-1975 Jazz studies at New School, Boston, MA 1976-1977 Teaching: Musical Arts Center, Cincinnati OH, 1981-1983 Edison College (guitar and double bass), Ft. Myers, FL 1984-1992 Canterbury School (adjunct) 1992-present Brent's Music: 1992-present Teaching philosophy: Emphasis on technique, reading and theory related to individual student interests. Performing: High School rock band 1965-1969 (dances, etc.) restaurants and nightclubs Cincinnati , OH 1970-1975, 1981-1983 restaurants and nightclubs Boston, MA 1975-1981 Bass section (occasional guitar/banjo feature) South West Florida Symphony Ft

Jesse Dietschi

Born: 1987

With performance credits ranging from orchestral soloist to jazz session player, Toronto bassist Jesse Dietschi is a truly versatile musician and composer equally experienced in jazz, classical, and popular music. Serving as the Principal Bassist of Sinfonia Toronto, he holds an Artist Diploma from the Glenn Gould School (RCM, Toronto) in Orchestral Performance, along with Masters degrees in both Jazz Performance (U of Toronto) and Composition (Brandon University). Jesse is a faculty member at the Southwestern Ontario Suzuki Institute, St. Andrew’s College, and the Oakville Suzuki Association