Results for "Bass"

John Hébert

John Hébert, bassist, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana where he first began to study double bass with Bill Huntington. John attended Loyola University of New Orleans where he received a full scholarship. After two years of performing with many of New Orleans greatest musicians and performing at various clubs including the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival he moved to the New York tri-state area to attend William Paterson University where he continued his studies under bassist, Rufus Reid and received a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance.

Since graduating in 1995, John has lived in the New York City area and established himself as a highly sought after bassist. He has worked along side world famous artists such as Andrew Hill, Lee Konitz, Paul Bley, John Abercrombie, Kenny Wheeler, Paul Motian, Joe Maneri, Mary Havorson, Tomasz Stanko, David Liebman, Uri Caine, Greg Osby, Bill Stewart, Marc Copland, Fred Hersch, Toots Thielemans, Maria Schneider, and many others.

Michael Olatuja

Speak, the title of bassist Michael Olatuja’s debut album, holds deep personal meaning for its creator, exemplifying in a single word the album’s underlying themes of hope, encouragement, inspiration and positivity. The album, which will be released on July 28 on Backdrop, ObliqSound’s sub-label focusing on modern electronic and groove-based music, tells the story of the British/Nigerian artist’s musical and personal journey. “The language of music is one that we all speak,” Olatuja explains. “It unites diverse cultures.” The ten songs on Speak find Olatuja stepping out of his role as sideman and finally presenting his personal vision as producer and composer

Michael Barbara

Since relocating to Sea Pines in 2012 following a 40 year career as an environmental engineering consultant, Mike has been involved with many musical projects, including the development of several jazz orchestras in the area, and co-founding the Mike Barbara Trio. He has performed in many local venues on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton, Savannah, and Beaufort. Most recently he has been named Head of Marking for the Odyssey Music Group, Inc., as well as performing with the Odyssey Express Quartet. Mike has also worked with many top musicians in the New York/New Jersey area at a wide variety of private and corporate events, and as the principal bassist for the Rockland County (NY) Jazz Orchestra, "Reflections".

Erik Applegate

Born: November 25, 1966

Called “a top-notch acoustic bass performer” by JazzReview.com, Erik Applegate has performed throughout the U.S. with jazz artists including the Bob Mintzer Big Band, Nnenna Freelon, Milt Jackson, Jeff Coffin, Mulgrew Miller, Greg Gisbert, Eddie Daniels, Ingrid Jensen, Dick Oatts, George Garzone, Tom Harrell, Don Aliquo, Clay Jenkins, Ron Miles, Scott Wendholdt, Jack Walrath, Kirk Whalum, Dave Pietro, Deborah Brown, Marlena Shaw, Peter Eldridge, Bob Dorough, Billy Pierce, Alan Dawson, and others. He toured with renowned pianist James Williams and in a trio with Harold Mabern and Ed Thigpen, and has appeared at jazz festivals, clubs, and concert series throughout the U.S

Eric Rupert

Born: November 8, 1968

Tours/Artists worked with: Dolly Parton, Dizzy Gillespie, Tony Bennett, Dr. John, Pete Neighbor, Liz Cass, Esther Flatters, Amy Grant, Aron Ottigon, Alexander Zonjic, Slash, Taj Mahal, Gregg Bissonette, Bernard Purdie, Michael W. Smith, Steve Bailey, Anton Fig, Vernon Reid, Doug Wimbish, Dave Samuels, Julio Fernandez, Leroy Parnell, Johnnie Rivers, The Rembrants, The Letterman, The Buckinghams, Earl Van Dyke, Earl Klugh, Michael Sprigg, Hiram Bullock, Phil Woods, Wil Calhoun, Clark Terry, Wynton Marsalis and London based Duke Ellington Orchestra (more if needed) Musicals and Orchestras: Avenue Q, Chicago, Fosse, Oklahoma, The King and I, Wonderful Town, Rent, Sweet Charity, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Gypsy, Godspell, Joseph and The Amazing TechniColored Coat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sophisticated Ladies, Cabaret, Tapestry, Annie, Les Miserables, Peter Pan, GI Juke Box, Music Man, Rochester Symphony, Troy, Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Wayne Symphony, Grand Rapids Wind Symphony, Bass Player Magazine Bass Orchestra, Several Pit and Recording Orchestras

Bob Whitt

Born: December 10, 1983

Bob Whitt is a bassist in Philadelphia, PA.

Matt Nisbet

Born: January 29, 1955

Acoustic and electric bassist: 40 yrs experience jazz duo-big band rock, funk, fusion

Diallo House

Born: June 14, 1977

Reflection is my primary musical inspiration. The world surrounds us with distinct auditory and visual clues, that allow us to conceptualize with great detail, the nuances of Sound.

Lindy Huppertsberg

Born: January 11

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Kevin Deitz

Born: December 14, 1959

Education: Private studies in classical bass with Royce Lewis and Jeff Bradetich, Robert Hladky at the University of Oregon, Edward Rainbow at North Texas State University, Larry Zagonc at Portland State University. Cello Studies with Hamilton Chefitz at Portland State. Studies in composition with Bryan Johansen and Thomas Svoboda at Portland State. 1990: Bachelor of Science in Arts and Letters, Portland State University. 1994: Master of Science in Teaching, Portland State University. Teaching Experience: 1979-1980: Ludwig/Zilgian sponsored college jazz clinics series with University of Oregon professors, Charles Dowd and Edward Kammerer; 1983- 1986: Oregon Young Audience Association: "Jazz: the American Art Form" with Warner Bros