Mickey Bass

Male

New York,N.Y.

United States

Profile Information:

What instrument do you play?
Bass
How did you find out about the WDCJN?
www.
Where are you located?
New York City
Tell us about yourself
A 'World Class' Bassist from Pittsburgh; His arrival in New York yielded 'early breaks' with Hank Mobley and Sonny Rollins...He then worked and played with a veritable "Who's Who" in Jazz..
A Maverick, "Always a 'work-in-progress'!"; Bass is determined to keep alive the Traditions of The Jazz Masters.
Composer, Arranger, Bandleader and Broadcaster; His Educational Methods have influenced a host of now prominent Musicians.....His Original, Jazz Improvisatorial Method (accredited at "Hartt" College) "The Diminished Whole Tone Concept" (c) 2006 forms the basis of his Teaching Methods, and will soon be available in Book form for purchase online @ www.rainbowjazz.com.

Comment Wall:

  • WASHINGTON DC JAZZ NETWORK

    Hey Mickey

    Welcome to the Washington DC Jazz Network

    Straight Ahead

    WDCJN

    Jan 1, 2009

  • Tamm E Hunt

    Jan 2, 2009

  • Kennard Williams

    Thanks Mickey; nice to find you her!

    Jan 22, 2009

  • Kennard Williams

    Hey Mickey,

    The way I see it, in order for jazz to compete as a saleable-commodity, the music must be accompanied by a saleable visual also. Any sound and film technology available should be used in reaching the goal of producing jazz as a competitive entertaining item.

    Jan 28, 2009