Results for "bass, acoustic"

Brian Cruse

While the musical setting around him frequently varies, versatile bassist Brian Cruse provides a solid harmonic & rhythmic foundation through his contributions in a diverse range of ensembles. In addition to leading his own ensemble, Brian is currently an active member of Richmond, VA based bands The Larri Branch Agenda, Marionette, quux, Moruza, The J Smith Trio & Super 64. These groups cover a vast array of genres including Jazz, R&B, Rock, Singer-Songwriter & 20th Century. A member since 2005, Brian is currently the Principle Bassist of The Petersburg Symphony Orchestra. Under the direction of Ulysses Kirksey, Brian has had the opportunity to perform a variety of pieces, including compositions by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Bruckner, Dvorak, Handel, Haydn, Ives, Mozart, Mussorgsky, Shostakovich, Sibelius, Smetana & Vivaldi. In 2008 Brian was a member of the Endless Mountain Music Festival Orchestra

Stephen Kerr

Born: 1991

Stephen Kerr is a Downbeat award winning composer and multi-instrumentalist based in Greenfield, Massachusetts.

Raised in Central Massachusetts among a cadre of talented musicians such as Glenn and Mark Zalesky, Cat Tremblay, Lucas Apostoleris, and Mike Caudill, Kerr forged his practice in jam sessions from the age of 13 onwards. 

Attending Umass Amherst, Kerr became in demand for sessions all over Western MA as an upright bass player, including such highlights as accompanying Sweet Honey in the Rock, opening for Herbie Hancock, and performing as an orchestra member in Boston's Symphony Hall.

Petter Eldh

Born: September 19, 1983

Born in Gothenburg, Sweden. Three events that shaped Frans Petter´s musical journey: Bought his first hip hop album when he was nine years old. Dr. Dre – The Chronic. Bought his first album with extreme improvisation when he was 13. That was a Charlie Parker compilation. After one week of constantly listening to the multilayered flow of Charlie Parker he heard Peter Brötzmann play live. Frans Petter Eldh was obsessed with Jazz, Classical, Soul, Reggae, Swedish folk music, Middle-Eastern and Hip Hop at an early age and collected vinyl since the age of 7. He initially played guitar before switching to what became his primary instrument, the double bass

Josh Allen

A native of Atlanta, Josh relocated to New York City in August after living and performing in Miami since 2007. Josh attended the University of Miami Frost School of Music where he performed for three years with the internationally recognized Frost Concert Jazz Band. He became one of the most in-demand bassists in South Florida, performing with such artists as Martin Bejerano, Randy Brecker, Ignacio Berroa, Gary Campbell, Ed Calle, Leon Foster Thomas, and many others. He also tours and records with Negroni’s Trio, appearing on their Latin Grammy-Nominated album On the Way. Most recently he appears on Ignacio Berroa's upcoming trio album "Straight Ahead from Havana".

Justin Meyer

Justin Meyer earned a Master's Degree from the Longy School of Music, where he studied with Charlie Binacos. He attended the Berklee School of Music and holds a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is on the faculty of Brookline Music School, Indian Hill Music, and The Concord Conservatory. He has played and/or recorded with the Indian Hill Symphony, Bucky Pizzarelli, The New Black Eagle Jazz Band, Ken Peplowski, Toni Lynn Washington, David Amram, Chris Trapper, Jerry Bergonzi, and the Four Freshmen, among many others.

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Alex "Apolo" Ayala

Born: September 1, 1985

Born in Rio Piedras,Puerto Rico,Bassist/Composer Alex Ayala is one of the most promising Musicians on the Scene.He studied in "Escuela Libre de Musica",and "Conservatorio de Musica Puerto Rico",in which he studied with legendary bassist Eddie Gomez and and performed with saxophonist David Sanchez. Ayala has performed with artist such as Paoli Mejias,William Cepeda,Bryan Lynch,Jerry Gonzalez,Luis"perico"Ortiz,Humberto Ramirez,Giovanni Hidalgo,Nestor Torres,and long time friend and collaborator Felipe Fournier and Menos es Mas Quartet. Recognized for his ability to play in the Latin/Tropical Music genre, Ayala is a first call bassist for notable artists as Gilberto Santa Rosa,Victor Manuelle,Puerto Rican Power,Tito Nieves,Roberto Rohena,Andy Montañez,Jose Alberto "El canario",Lalo Rodriguez,Tony Vega,among others. Ayala has also recorded with Jose Lugo"Guasabara"(Grammy Award Nominee),Nestor Torres "Noveau Latino"(Grammy Award Nominee),Gilberto Santa Rosa"Irrepetible"(Grammy Award Winner),and Paoli Mejias "De Jazzambia a Mi Tambor-El Concierto." He has appeared in premier venues such as Madison Square Garden,Greek Theater,Staples Center,Coliseo de Puerto Rico,Luis.A.Ferré Center for the Perfoming Arts(Puerto Rico),House of Blues,Feria de Cali,Dia Nacional de la Salsa(Puerto Rico),American Airlines Arena,among numerous festivals and concerts in North America,South America,and Europe. His first release as leader/producer "Onward" was released in April of 2012, and is receiving favorable reviews in the media and amongst his fellow musicians. Onward The upright bass has a way of selecting its players

Mark Neuenschwander

Mark Neuenschwander has taught Jazz Bass at The University of South Florida since 1986, and is widely recognized as one of the finest and busiest bass players in Florida. Originally a French horn player, he adopted the bass for its versatility in performing all styles of music. He studied music at Memphis State University and is also on the faculty at Southeastern University and St. Petersburg College. Mark serves as an Executive Board member for AFM Local 427/721, and is the music contractor for the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Dr. Phillips Center, Raymond F. Kravis Center and for numerous other venues and artists

Guillaume Viltard

Born: 1975

Born in 1975 in the North of Ivory Coast, Viltard grew up in the wild countryside with almost no music. Back in France, he played with many artists of the French underground improv scene, including dancers and poets as well as musicians. After moving to London in late 2007, Viltard has worked with many of London’s best improvisers, forming strong associations with the circle of musicians centred on Eddie Prevost's experimental workshop, becoming a mainstay of the London Improvisers Orchestra, and playing in a great free jazz trio with Tony Marsh and Shabaka Hutchings that was sadly curtailed by Marsh's untimely death

Vicky Tilson

Born: May 19, 1975

• Born in Wiltshire and native of the Westcountry until September 1998. • Classically trained in piano, oboe and double bass. • Left school at 15 after being hospitalised with a serious illness. • Only played double bass for one year at school and on leaving, took up rock bass guitar instead. • Studied Film at Middlesex University from 1998 �" 2001. • Joined rock band Sodium65 in 1999 and cut her teeth on live performances at prestigious venues including the Hard Rock Café on Piccadilly, Sound Republic in Leicester Square, The Water Rats in Kings Cross and The Garage in Highbury