Artist Category: Bass

James Shipp

JAmes Shipp is a vibraphonist, a percussionist, a synthesist, and a songwriter. For the last decade-and-a-half he has performed, recorded, and toured the world with some of New York City’s best musicians. Trained as a jazz vibraphone soloist and accompanist, James’s post-conservatory interests have led him to become a sought-after Brazilian percussionist, a multi-instrumentalist in bands both […]

Jon Hamar

Jon Hamar is a versatile artist who’s ability to find a tasteful, unique voice in any musical situation has made him a staple in the music scene. Hamar’s friendly nature, sense of humor and work ethic has kept him busy as a freelance bassist in multiple performance genres. Jon was born in Kennewick, Washington. He […]

John Clayton

Bassist, Composer, Arranger and Producer, John Clayton is a busy man. He is a GRAMMY® winner with nine additional nominations and has written and/or recorded with artists such as Milt Jackson, Diana Krall, Paul McCartney, Regina Carter, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Gladys Knight, Queen Latifah, McCoy Tyner, YoYo Ma and Charles Aznavour, to name only a […]

Nicki Parrott

Born in Newcastle, Australia, Nicki Parrott started her musical training at age four with the piano and flute. Nicki switched to double bass at the age of 15. After graduating high school, she moved to Sydney to study jazz at the New South Wales Conservatorium of Music where she was granted funds by the Arts […]