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Jonathan Baptiste
Double Bassist
(1 Review)
Country: United States
Based In: Jacksonville, Florida
From: $500
Based In: Jacksonville, Florida
From: $500
I am a bassist that is proficient in both upright and electric bass. I am proficient in Jazz, Classical, Gospel, R&B, as well as pop/Top 40.
Description
We are a versatile band, primarily rooted in Jazz. We are able to cover a multitude of genres. My act is molded to the needs of the client.
Biography
Jonathan Baptiste is a bassist/composer, and native of Orlando, Florida. Raised in church, his roots are predominantly in Gospel. Academically, Jonathan was the recipient of a number of great honors including the Marie Ann Golden and the Polk County Cultural Arts Scholarships (Polk State Colllege), American Music Scholarship and Weinstein Memorial Scholarship in Leadership, Most Outstanding Musician of the Year award (University of North Florida), and 2018 Northeast Florida Jazz Association Jazz Scholarship, and the Future of Jazz Recipient (2017,2019). Outside of school, he is has been an edu
... cator within various programs in the inner city. He is also a freelance musician, having played with the some of the best artists in the game today. Jonathan has also played with his band, The Urban Intellectuals at the 2018 Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Jonathan strongly believes that music is God’s gift to the world and strives to become a panacea for the weary soul; helping and healing people through this ministry.
Notable Artists that Jonathan has had the honor of performing with:
Matthew Morrison, Tivon Pennicott, Sofija Knezevic, Chantae Cann, Marcus Printup, Nat Adderley, Jr., Jon Irabagon, Charenee Wade, Patrick Bartley, Jamison Ross, Fred Wesley, Alyson Williams.
Television/Film Appearances:
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration 2019- (as self) Bassist for Matthew Morrison
Reviews (1 Review)
Jonathan Baptiste - Double Bassist - Jacksonville, Florida
Event Location: Good Times Jazz Club/ Savannah, Georgia
Event Type: Concert
12th September 2018
“..Jonathan Baptiste continues on his quest to bring jazz to younger generations with his intellectual arrangements and undeniably virtuosic band. He has, in many ways, been handed the baton for the genre and is signaling that the future of jazz is bright.“
Suitable for
Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Christening Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Concerts / Tours Corporate Event Dinner Party Jewish Wedding Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Trade Show / Exhibitions
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