Double Bassist
John J. Williamson
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Ugly Feelings (Again)
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I'll Be Seeing You
About John J. Williamson
Electric and double bassist, London.
Varied live/studio work, especially jazz. Quality remote teaching and recording setup.
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Double Bassist
London
Public liability insurance of £1 million
Performance details
I can perform outdoors
I have a car I can use to travel to gigs
I require car parking close to venues
I can perform while walking around a venue
Musicianship
Genres:
Jazz, Blues, Latin jazz, Jazz fusion, Modern jazz, Swing, Gypsy jazz, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1930s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, 1920s era music, Folk, Bluegrass, Country, Avant garde, Experimental, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Americana, Covers, Funk, Funk rock, Hip Hop, Soul, Motown, R&B, Rock
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Event types:
Recording session, Concert, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Theatre / Show, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party
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Other skills:
Arranger, Composer, Orchestrator, Producer, Transcription, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching
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Song list
John is experienced in diverse genres, able to create bass lines from scratch, sight-read or follow guide lines. Some examples of repertoire he has played include...
A multitude of jazz tunes, e.g.:
I'll Be Seeing You
After You've Gone
Dream A Little Dream Of Me
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
Just Friends
It's You Or No-One
Take The A Train
Moon River
Moonlight Serenade
Originals, e.g.:
Wilma Archer's 'A Western Circular' on Domino Records
AJ Brown
Avant-garde and experimental:
Two albums with Brad Linde's 'Team Players'
Motown/Soul/Disco, e.g.:
Blame It On The Boogie
Sir Duke
Let's Stay Together
September
I Feel Good
Funk, e.g.:
Soul With A Capital 'S'
Pick Up The Pieces
Theatre and shows, e.g.:
Our House
Little Shop Of Horrors
Jesus Christ Superstar
Me And My Girl
Customer questions
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
Just let me know -- with advance notice and clear communications, there shouldn't be a problem.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
iPod playlist.
How much time do you need to set up?
Around 45 minutes.
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
Happy to discuss individual requirements
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Yes, high-quality professional bass amplification is provided. For very large venues or depending on the context PA support may be required.
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
Yes.
Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
Performance duration | Price | |
Short performance (up to 15 min) | £80 | |
Up to 1 hour | £160 | |
Up to 2 hours | £290 | |
Up to 3 hours | £430 |
Packages
Remote Teaching (1 hr)
High-quality remote teaching of electric bass, jazz, theory, etc.
£50
Remote recording
Guide price, negotiable depending on circumstances. High-quality home recording setup available for electric bass, double bass, and accordion.
£100
Reviews
From customers:
Sam P, 2 years ago
Kevin C, 2 years ago