Basic Information

Bachelor of Music - University of North Texas (12/1999)

Master of Science (Counseling) - Texas A&M University (5/2007)

Instruments played: Electric and Upright Bass, Tuba, Euphonium, Valve Trombone, French Horn, Bass Trumpet



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Objective
Provide bass tracks for professional/commercial recordings or live performances


Education
University of North Texas, Bachelor of Music
Studied with John Adams (former jazz bass professor @ UNT)
Also with Mike Blanco (New York), Michael Barton (Chicago), Jeff Plant (Dallas)
Kilgore College, (Kilgore, TX)



Current Performance Experience (since July 2007)
Chris Spencer Band
Austin Baptist Church
Hill Country Bible Church


Perform professionally on acoustic and electric bass in various live and recording spots


Recent Performance Work (prior to moving: August 2003-June 2007)
Corpus Christi Jazz Trio (led by Freddie McClain on guitar)
Jonathan Anderson Jazz Trio (bass)
David Crawford
Eddie Olivarez, Sr. Jazz Quartet
Flashback (cover band)
Bill Powell Jazz Trio
Eddie Olivarez Jazz Trio/Quartet/Quintet (bass)
Real Life Fellowship




Bass Influences (in no order)
Ray Brown, Eddie Gomez, John Adams, Christian McBride, James Jamerson, Ric Fierabracci, John Patitucci, Abe Laboriel, Leland Sklar, Rocco Prestia, Paul Chambers, Kim Stone



Studios I’ve Worked In
Timeless Creations Studio
Big Time Audio Recording Studio
Goodnight Audio Dallas
ASC Sumet Sound Studios



Equipment
Devon Guitars – Custom 6 string bass w/ EMG electronics
MTD Basses – Stock “Heir” 5 String Bass
Fender Basses – P-Bass 4 string, Japanese 1987, Nordstrand P-Bass pickup
Tune Basses – Custom 5 String Fretless
Hohner Guitars – 5 String “B-Bass V” Bass (FOR SALE)
E. Martin – 1969 Double Bass w/ Underwood Pickup
Euphonic Audio IAmp800 (1000 watts @ 2ohms, 800 watts @ 4ohms)
Gallien Kruger 150MB head (100 Watts @ 8ohms, 150 Watts @ 4ohms)
Ampeg SVT Pro Preamp
Bag End 1x15 (8 ohm)
Bag End 2x10 (4 ohm)
Digitech Synth Wah Pedal (used primarily for auto-wah and octave feature)
DOD TR3B - Chorus, EQ, and Compression in one pedal
AKG K240M headphones



Artists/Groups that I have performed and/or recorded with:

40 Fathoms (bass)

Andy Moody

Annaville Baptist Church (bass)

Art Mesa

Arturo Sandoval

Austin Baptist Church

Bart MacMillan

Bill Powell

Calallen Baptist Church (bass)

Carolyn Blanchard Jazz Quartet (bass) for Corpus Christi Jazz Festival

Cathy Weidman Band (bass)

Celebration Jazz Orchestra (bassist)

Chris Spencer

Dan Herle

Dave Barnett

Dave Riley Trio (bass)

David Shipps

David Smith Jazz Trio (bass)

David Crawford

Donald Gibson

Ed Soph

Eddie Olivarez, Jr.

Eddie Olivarez, Sr.

First Baptist Church Colleyville (bass)

First Baptist Church Dallas Youth Orchestra (bass and tuba) – recording sessions only

First Baptist Church Denton Orchestra (bass and tuba)

First Baptist Church Denton Youth and College Bands (bass)

First Baptist Church Lewisville (bass and tuba) – live and recording sessions

First Baptist Church Liberty City (bass)

Flashback (bass)

Frank Locrasto, Jr.

Freddie McClain

Jeff Heater

Jennifer Perryman

Joe McBride

John Perez

Jonathan "Jona" Anderson

Kilgore College Jazz Band (bass)

Lakeside Baptist Church (bass)

Leon Breeden

Linda Stoll

Marshill Band (bass)

Marvin Stam

Metropolitan Winds (tuba and bass)

Mike Kendall

Real Life Fellowship

Richardson Church of the Nazarene (bass and tuba)

Richardson Community Band (tuba and bass)

Ron Grimes

Scott Norman

Sean McCurley

Stu Smith

Texas Instruments Jazz Band (bassist)

The Haynes Sisters

Timeless Music Creations Studio – staff bassist

Tio (latin funk band)

Tommy Loy

University of North Texas
8 o’clock Lab Band; 9 o’clock Lab Band; Jazz Vocal Techniques (bass); Jazz Combos

Wayne Delano