Results for "Bass"

Harley White Jr.

Active since: September 11, 1965

Since 1991, Harley White Jr. has been a prominent figure on the Sacramento music scene in a wide array of roles from pop recording artist with “Papa’s Culture”, as a creative force with “Blackalicious”, “Original Heads” and “Dr. Echo”, as an award winning bassist, and as an impresario presenting the WhiteNoise™ festival.

Now, with the Harley White Jr. (HWJO) Jazz Orchestra, White returns to his musical roots as the son of prominent Bay Area Educator,Bassist, Harley White Sr. Performing Groups 1991- 1996 "Papa’s Culture" (Funk/Pop/World Beat) 1995 to present "Original Heads"(Funk/Jazz/Hip Hop) 2005 "Harley White Jr

Michael Abbo

Oliver Steinberg

Oliver Steinberg received his musical training from legendary bassist Carol Kaye. He  has performed with Wayne Shorter, Lyle Lovett, Rickie Lee Jones, Candye Kane, Barbara Morrison, Billie Davies, Caracol Carnivoro, The New Recessionaires, Shrimp Louis Foot Cream, The Groove Merchants of Venice, HR from Bad Brains, and many others.

Jonathan Solomon

I work well with people of all ages. I make sure to utilize our time to the fullest.

I play with Kumasi Afrobeat Orchestra, The Crooked Vines, Ainsley Matich and the Broken Blues, Mario Abney, The New Orleans Johnnys, Marigny Street Brass Band, as well as a number of restaurant/hotel/private event bands playing various styles of jazz and pop music.

I love playing and sharing music, first of all. Watching a lesson click in a student’s mind is especially rewarding.

Ethan Philion

Ethan Philion is an award-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader based in Chicago. A graduate of Oberlin Conservatory and DePaul University,  Philion has been praised by the Washington Post for his "well honed chops and astounding musicality” and his debut album, Meditations on Mingus, was commended as “a labor of conspicuous love and respect for a musical titan” by Downbeat Magazine. He has performed with an extensive list of jazz artists including Rufus Reid, Greg Ward, Dana Hall, Mark Feldman, Russ Johnson, Howard Levy, Ryan Cohan, Tito Carillo, Gary Bartz, Alfonso Ponticelli, Ernest Dawkins, Geof Bradfield, Dee Alexander, Mark Gross, Alyssa Allgood, Thaddeus Tooks, Victor Garcia, Mike Allemana, Mai Sugimoto, Paul Marinaro, and more.

Philion’s album Meditations on Mingus was released in 2022 and has garnered praise from publications including the Chicago Tribune, JAZZIZ, Jazzwise, WDCB, and more

Ksenia Vasileva

Ksenia Vasileva is a Russian-born, New York City–based bassist, sound designer, and composer whose career bridges live performance, sonic branding, and music technology. After achieving major success in her home country performing across jazz, pop, and experimental scenes, she decided to move on and pursue an international path in music and innovation.

She was awarded a 70% scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music, where she received multiple honors, including the prestigious Wes Wehmiller Scholarship. During her time at Berklee, she collaborated with faculty, worked as a performer and assistant, and discovered a passion for technology. Her senior project — a self-built synthesizer — became a semifinalist in the Guthman Musical Instrument Competition.

Ron Carlson

Born: May 20

Ron Carlson teaches guitar at Garden City Community College in western Kansas. For many years, he was a Kansas City based guitarist who especially enjoyed playing jazz standards. He also played guitar with a popular horn based classic rock band called Hard At Play. Ron's first CD project is titled Kind Folk in memory of the jazz artists Kenny Wheeler and Charlie Haden. Kind Folk is published by the Artists Recording Collective (ARC- 2635) and includes an all star quintet and three vocalists. The second CD project is titled For You and is dedicated to the memory of his late wife, Diane. For You contains standards as well as original compositions

Felipe Arce

Born: May 5, 1995

Felipe Arce is an Argentinian-born, New York-based bass player, composer, arranger, band leader and educator.

After finishing high school, Arce embarked on a professional career in Buenos Aires, Argentina, while attending Escuela de Música Contemporánea (EMC) – Berklee International Network (BIN), where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in music. Toward the end of his studies at EMC – BIN, Felipe Arce won a highly competitive national competition to study in the prestigious Jazz Degree Program at the Manuel de Falla Conservatory, an institution known for shaping the music stars of the future. He also had the honor of being the principal double bassist for the Manuel de Falla Big Band, an orchestra comprising the conservatory’s most talented musicians.

Michael T. Geib

Born: February 11, 1985

Described as a “masterful” and “impressive” artist, double bassist Michael T. Geib defies musical boundaries. A true musical chameleon, he thrives in every artistic context and aspires to set a new standard of double bass playing in the twenty-first century. He has performed with countless notable artists, including but not limited to Benny Golson, Parry Karp, Linda Purl, Valerie Narjano, Jorja Fleezanis, Jamison Ross, Corrine Stillwell, Jodi Benson, 2CELLOS, David Benoit, Stefan Grasse, Kenny Garrett, Il Divo, Dave Douglas, Sharel Cassity, and Tess Remy-Schumacher. An in-demand recording artist with hundreds of credits to his name, he has performed on a multitude of projects for the Equilibrium, Naxos, Onyx Lane, Quam Audio, Sensory Overload, and Xolo Labels. 

Lorenzo Morabito

Born: August, 2002

LORENZO MORABITO: CRAFTING THE LONDON SOUND

FROM LONDON ROOTS TO DOUBLE BASS VIRTUOSO

Lorenzo Morabito, born in London to Italian parents, has swiftly become one of the most sought-after double bassists on the UK jazz scene. His impeccable timing, articulate soloing, and versatility across jazz subgenres have made him a first-call musician for numerous prominent artists and ensembles. Currently, Lorenzo is collaborating with some of the top jazz musicians in both the UK and Europe, showcasing his exceptional talent and growing influence in the jazz world.

Despite his youth, Lorenzo has already carved out a significant place in London's competitive jazz landscape. His musical journey is a testament to his remarkable adaptability and dedication to the craft. From paying homage to the sophisticated repertoire of the legendary Modern Jazz Quartet with the Nat Steele Quartet to exploring gypsy jazz with the London Django Collective, Lorenzo's bass lines form the backbone of diverse jazz expressions. His collaborations span traditional jazz ensembles to more contemporary projects, demonstrating both a deep respect for jazz tradition and an eye toward its future development.