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James Genus

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  • Genre: Afro-beat / Gothic / Nu-Jazz

    Location BROOKLYN, New York, US

    Profile Views: 47877

    Last Login: 7/14/2011

    Member Since 9/20/2007

    Website http://www.jamesgenus.com

    Record Label G-Mack Wreckords

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    James Genus is one of the most versatile and in-demand bassist on the scene today. He is well known for his talents on both the acoustic and the electric bass. He attended Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) where he was introduced to Miles Davis, Coltrane, Monk, and the acoustic bass. During his latter years at VCU he studied and played with pianist Ellis Marsalis, who furthered his musical knowledge. He moved to New York, where his first major gig was with Blue Note recording artists Out of the Blue. From there he moved on to play/record with artist such as Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Michael Brecker, Branford Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, Ravi Coltrane, and Dave Douglas. He is currently in the Saturday Night Live Band while also continuing to perform, produce, and write music.

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    ....Check out me playing with The Birdland Big Band in 2007!.... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..This is me playing with my good friend Michael Brecker on one of our many tours!.. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Share on MySpace! .. ..

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Bio:

James Genus is one of the most versatile and in-demand bassist on the scene today. He is well known for his talents on both the acoustic and the electric bass. He attended Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) where he was introduced to Miles Davis, Coltrane, Monk, and the acoustic bass. During his latter years at VCU he studied and played with pianist Ellis Marsalis, who furthered his musical knowledge. He moved to New York, where his first major gig was with Blue Note recording artists Out of the Blue. From there he moved on to play/record with artist such as Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Michael Brecker, Branford Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, Ravi Coltrane, and Dave Douglas. He is currently in the Saturday Night Live Band while also continuing to perform, produce, and write music.

Member Since:

September 20, 2007

Members:

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Influences:

Sounds Like:

Check out me playing with The Birdland Big Band in 2007!


This is me playing with my good friend Michael Brecker on one of our many tours!
.. .. .. .. .. .. Post to MySpace! Share on MySpace! ..

Record Label:

G-Mack Wreckords

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