Tyson Ailshie has been performing and teaching music for over 12 years. In jazz performance, he has participated in live radio broadcasts and various studio recordings, performing with national jazz artists such as; Frank Mantooth, Ira Sullivan, Irvin Mayfield, Andrew D’Angelo, and Matt Wilson. As a freelance jazz artist, Tyson has been active in the Denver metro area jazz scene for the past five years performing with local jazz artists; Brad Goode, Paul Romaine, Dave Corbus, John Gunther, and Pat Bianchi as well as his co-led group, Blue Avenue. In addition, he has performed regularly at Denver’s high profile jazz venues such as critically acclaimed; Dazzle Restaurant and the D-Note.
As a seasoned performer, Tyson has sustained an innovative bass style and technique that is derived from the masters of double bass such as: Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Edgar Meyer, Eddie Gomez, and Christian McBride. His execution and facilitative mastery are driven by a rich, acoustic sound, melodic invention and creative, harmonic bass lines. Tyson is also a classically trained double bassist with advanced knowledge of string pedagogy and technique. He has performed with both the Topeka and Longmont Symphony Orchestras.
Tyson holds a Master's degree in jazz performance and pedagogy from the University of Colorado and a Bachelors degree in music from Washburn University. He is currently an instructor of music at both Arapahoe and Front Range Community Colleges where he teaches classes such as; Jazz History, Jazz Improvisation, Music Theory, and Music Appreciation. Tyson has lectured in jazz techniques at the University of Colorado, directed various master classes and guest conducted jazz ensembles at local area schools. In addition, he is a private instructor of double bass and bass guitar at Music and Arts and his private studio in Arvada.
Contact tysonailshie@gmail.com for booking performances, lectures, master classes and clinics.
Hey man, what do you think your doing. Only my good friends can see my myspace page, you need to stick to face book. lol Is you new cd going to be available around GC or will I have to order me one?
Hi Tyson! Just thought I'd drop by and let you know my album, Thinking of you, is online and available for purchase. If you get some time, please have a listen and let me know what you think. Take care and have a great weekend!
Yep. I have two new bands of all original music going. The Goombahles which is mostly jam band grooves, and A Flock of Beagles which is more fusion stuff. I've finished writing music for a sax quintet the begins rehearsals in Feb. No name yet, maybe Conical Boar. At the moment I'm directing JEII at KU, and the Monday night band at KC,KS Com Coll. KC is an excellent place to be a creative instrumentalist at the moment.
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