Results for "Bass"

Justin Hellman

The sound of Justin Hellman’s ensemble has evolved over time. “It writhes -- with the fresh blood of locals Justin Hellman on bass and Eric Vogler on guitar” (SF Chronicle 8-05), who have been creating, performing, and arranging together for several years, developing an approach that is exciting and fresh while rooted in the jazz tradition. With influences like Pat Metheny, John Scofield, and Wayne Shorter, the group strives for a dynamic sound that carries a great deal of tension and release yet also possesses an element of lyricism. Justin Hellman was born on March 25, 1980 in Chicago, IL, and he spent his childhood in Northbrook, IL

Thomas Timko

Born: April 26, 1971

I've been playing the bass for years, would love to join a contemporary jazz group that is into playing Dave Sanborn, Rippingtons, Boney James and Etc. Please call Tom. Ph#216-898-1163 Cell#440-552-2321

Rob Swanson

Born: July 13, 1967

Playing Bass for over 25 years, Rob has made a name for himself as one of the most versitile working bassists in the Philly metro area. Tripling on Electric, Upright, and Vocals, Rob finds himself in over 20 different musical configurations on any given month ranging from straight ahead bebop , groove, world, and straight funk and rock. A graduate of the prestigious West Chester School of Music, Rob balances gigging with a bit of teaching to forward the muse that was passed onto him at an early age. Rob's latest release, The Terra Soul Project, is a compilation of original works with world and improvisation being the cornerstones of this journey

Mickey Bass

Born: May 2, 1943

Emanating from a musical hotbed in Pittsburgh; his maternal grandmother performed in minstrel shows, and taught piano; she had graduated cum laude; taught English to Italian immigrants, and taught Mickey & his cousins Barbershop Harmony. Her daughter, Mickeys' mother also sang & danced. He was born, into all of this on May 2nd 1943... Lee Oddis Bass III. A Pittsburgh born Bassist, who became, and is, a Major force on The New York Jazz Scene for more than 40 years. In 1966 Downbeat declared him to be “A first rate soloist!” In 1970 Downbeat said “Definitely worth listening to! His melodious ideas are something to behold..." While performing with the great Jimmy McGriff "Essence" Magazine cited him to be "The Heartbeat of The Group" and while playing with Freddie Hubbard, Lee Edwards found Mickeys' Ensemble work to be "Nothing short of brilliant!" Mickey Bass has Played, and Recorded with; Bennie Green, Sonny Rollins, Charles Mingus, Kenny Dorham, Jackie McLean, Billy Eckstine, Johnny Hartman, Joe Henderson, Sonny Stitt, Ramon Morris, Reuben Wilson, Freddie Hubbard, Art Blakey & The ‘Jazz Messengers‘, Ruth Brown, Carmen McRae,Miriam Makeba, Gloria Lynne (for whom he also served as Musical Director for seventeen years) Hank Mobley, and Lee Morgan. Teacher; ‘Bass’ “Jazz-Mobile, Inc.” 1965 to present An Organization founded by Dr

Pablo Aslan

Born: May 5, 1962

Living in the United States since 1980, Argentine-born bassist and composer Pablo Aslan is recognized internationally as one of the leading figures in traditional and contemporary tango. His extensive discography includes Piazzolla in Brooklyn, a jazz-tango tribute to Astor Piazzolla, and Tango Grill. The latter earned him nominations for a Latin Grammy Award (“Best Tango Album”) and a Grammy Award (“Best Latin Jazz Album”). His most recent album of works for bass and string quartet, ConTraBajo (Soundbrush Records) presents him as a soloist and covers an eclectic repertoire ranging from Villa-Lobos and Ellington to original flamenco and tango-inspired compositions

Omer Avital

Since October 1995, The Omer Avital Group has quickly become one of New York's most acclaimed jazz bands. The New York Times said of the group: "Expressive, powerful and well-informed, the sextet doesn't have a weak link".

Avital was born in the small Israeli town of Givataim to parents of Moroccan and Yemenite descent. His formal training began at age 11, when he entered the Givataim Conservatory to study classical guitar. It was upon entering Talma Yalin, Israel's leading High School for the Arts, that Avital's interest switched towards jazz. He switched his focus to the acoustic bass, and soon became the leader of the school's jazz ensemble for which he wrote all the arrangements. During his senior year, at the age of 17, he began playing professionally in various jazz, pop and folk bands, and performed regularly on national television, radio and in numerous jazz festivals.

Alexis Cuadrado

Born: January 25, 1971

Barcelona-born and Brooklyn-based Alexis Cuadrado is an accomplished producer, composer, bandleader, and musician.

In 2021, Alexis Cuadrado made a significant shift in his career, venturing into music production. He established The Plaza Roja studio, a hub for film and media scoring, and embarked on collaborations with entities like Condé Nast, Slate, and Pushkin Industries, as well as independent filmmakers. His expertise was further realized when he served as a Senior Music Producer at the prestigious sonic branding Made Music Studio in NYC from 2022 to 24, working on projects for top-notch corporate and broadcast clients.

Rick McLaughlin

Prolific bassist/composer Rick McLaughlin performs and records with a number of Boston�s all-star ensembles including the Grammy-nominated Either/Orchestra and the Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra. He has also performed in concert halls and jazz clubs around the world. Once called "one of my favorite bassists" by the legendary George Russell, he also leads the versatile Rick McLaughlin Trio. With a repertoire ranging from original compositions to Ellington standards to an arrangement of the second movement of the Ravel string quartet, the Rick McLaughlin Trio puts a modern spin on the drummer-less trio format made famous by groups like the Jimmy Guiffre 3 and the Oscar Peterson Trio on their critically acclaimed 2003 debut, Study of Light (Accurate). A contributing writer for DrumPRO magazines, McLaughlin is a freelance bassist/composer who has performed with musicians like Mulatu Astatke, Don Byron, Mick Goodrick, Steve Lacy, John Medeski, Bob Moses, Danillo Perez, John Zorn, and the rock band Morphine, among many others, in concerts throughout the United States and Europe, Thailand, Ethiopia and Uganda

Gemini Soul

Born: June 21, 1972

Gemini Soul is famous for their eclectic blend of jazz-funk fusion with an electronic element known as "Cyber Jazz." With their motto "Jazz For A New Generation," their sound is reminiscent of Herbie Hancock's Head Hunters movement, the cool bass grooves of Esperanza Spalding and Meshell Ndegeocello, and, at times, the 70s fusion of Miles Davis and Return To Forever. From the San Francisco bay area, now residing in the Washington, D.C. area, Gemini Soul's founding members Andre Ajamu Akinyele and Jon O'Bergh joined forces to release A Cyber Jazz Holiday (2005). Two years later, Gemini Soul released their second offering Liquid Soul (2007), which featured Andrew Foster on percussion

Matt Wigton

Born: July 8, 1980

Matt is a member of The Suite Unraveling, Zach Brock and the Coffee Achievers, The Danny Ross Band, The Tuey Connell Band, Dave Levy's "Out to Lunch", and The Deadra Hart Band. He was a member of the NYC based indie rock band and Verve recording artist, Elizabeth and the Catapult, for 4 years and has also worked with a variety of other bands, producers, and songwriters (Abby Ahmad, Gene and Merrady, Shanna Zell, Jo Lawry, Mark Marshall, Old Springs Pike, Tyler Summers). He has recorded on a Grammy-nominated record (Pamela "Peru Blue" 2005), recorded for television and film, and has been featured in Billboard Magazine