Results for "Bass"

Leon Boykins

Leon Boykins strives to positively influence the public through music. With several studio projects as a sideman, and countless worldwide performances under his belt, bassist/composer/educator Leon Boykins is an established figure in the next generation of jazz artists. During his time in New York City he has been fortunate to share the stage with many musical greats including Terell Stafford, Orrin Evans, Donny McCaslin, Gilad Heckselman, Pascal Le Boeuf, Allan Harris, Shai Maestro, Ben Schachter, Dick Oatts, and John Swana. As an in demand sideman Leon prides himself in interpreting the artistic vision of each artist that he makes music with. Placing a large emphasis on education Leon holds a B.M (07) from Temple University and a M.M (11) from the Manhattan School of Music

Jorge Roeder

Originally from Lima, Peru, bassist Jorge Roeder has become renowned as one of the most versatile and expressive bass players in jazz today. Combining a symphonic imagination with the intimate lyricism of a folk musician, the aggressive energy of a raw rocker with the buoyant rhythmic sensibilities of his Afro-Peruvian roots, Roeder conveys a wide spectrum of influences within a resolute foundation. In his hands, says the Ottawa Citizen, “the music feels like it’s dancing from the ground up.”

Roeder has enjoyed long-standing partnerships with Julian Lage, John Zorn, Shai Maestro and Sofia Rei, and shared stages with such innovators as Gary Burton, Nels Cline and John Medeski

John Belzaguy

Evan Gregor

Evan Gregor is an in-demand acoustic and electric bassist who continues to work with many of the worlds great artists in a wide variety of genres. Jazz legends including Phil Woods – appearing on his big band CD “New Celebration” and working together in a variety of small group settings, Dave Liebman – a member of “Lineage” with a recording featuring his playing and arranging, Gary Burton, Phil Markowitz, Bill Goodwin, Urbie Green, Bob Dorough (appearing on ‘Duets’,) Ed Cherry and others have hired Evan as a sideman. He has recently been touring with Grammy Award winning vocalist Patti Austin, playing in a variety of styles and ensembles. Top young artists like Christian Scott, Darcy James Argue, Zach Brock, Michael Dease, Bobby Avey, Grace Kelly, Matt Vashlishan and Matt Hollman, as well as established creative musicians including Brad Shepik, Christian Howes, Pete McCann, The New York BMI Jazz Orchestra, Meg Okura, Jon Ballantyne, The Mahavishnu Project, Lynne Arriale, Jerome Sabbagh, David Berkman, Joel Harrison and many others have hired Evan for the bass chair, which has taken him all over the world. He has a deep love of the bass and its role in any ensemble

David Scott Morgan

Bassist and Composer with Cleveland Jazz Orchestra

Norman Lotz

Born: March 15, 1950

Played rock and funk in the 60s and 70s on fender. Jazz and classical music since then.

Dezron Douglas

Known for his musical versatility, bassist Dezron Douglas is one of the most in demand young bassists in jazz today. Composer, bandleader, sideman and educator, Dezron has established himself as a musician’s musician, respected not only for his talent but also for his dedication to the authenticity of the music. Born and raised in Hartford, CT, Dezron grew up surrounded by music. His first musical influences weren’t actually jazz, even though he is the nephew of the legendary drummer and composer, Walter Bolden (Nancy Wilson). The sounds that filled his home were of Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Minnie Ripperton, Diana Ross, Gregory Isaacs, Peter Tosh, The Clark Sisters, Mahalia Jackson, Commissioned, and the list goes on

Fred Casadei

Born: November 24, 1970

Bass player, composer and educator. Born in Rome in 1970, live in Sicily. When he was six he began study piano and, few year later, drums. He has developed its own musical language playing ( and learning from ) with Stefano Maltese, Gioconda Cilio and Antonio Moncada in their projects : As Sikilli Ensemble, Ghost Company, Maltese Trio, Moncada Quintet and Cilio Quartet. He has participated in various stages and seminars held by sicilian musicians and others like Giorgio Gaslini, Bruno Tommaso, Paolo Fresu, Tony Oxley, Franco D'Andrea, Ettore Fioravanti etc. He has worked in the most varied organic, the big orchestras and the small combos

Noam Wiesenberg

Hailing from Tel Aviv, Noam Wiesenberg is a highly sought after bassist and arranger on the New York music scene. Noam was born into a music family, and exposed to many different genres at an early age. After 12 years of playing the cello, Noam switched his focus to the double bass at age 20. The first of several musical crossroads, he chose to focus on jazz because he was mesmerized by the musical capabilities of jazz musicians. Following this transition, he quickly became an integral part of the Israeli Jazz scene. His classical background informs both his composition and arranging, and has lead to collaborations with some of the top symphony orchestras in Israel, including The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, The Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion, The Haifa Symphony Orchestra, and the Israel Defense Force Education Unit Orchestra

Scott Fragala

Scott Fragala is an accomplished bassist. He received his Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Performance from the Manhattan School of Music in New York City. He trained with bassists Paul Adamy at the Music Conservatory of Westchester, Todd Coolman at the College of Purchase and Harvie S. at the Manhattan School of Music. Scott performs regularly in various venues throughout Westchester County and various clubs in New York City which include the Knitting Factory, Cleopatra’s Needle, Sin-e and the Mercury Lounge. In 2003, he toured throughout England with local New York City band, the Larval Organs and performed at the Mojo Festival in Paris