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His competency as a musician is evident via his extreme consistency, both in sight reading and in playing. As a conductor, I appreciate Jon’s attention to detail and style in navigating through difficult musical theatre scores. You can always count on Jon to deliver a good, solid performance! Aaron Cassette
Jon has shown himself to be a highly versatile and dynamic bass player through out the years that I have known him. Approaching his craft with passion and dedication has resulted in one class act that we have come to depend on. A true professional. Rachel Irimescu
His versatility to shift between classical, rock, blues, funk and everything in between is what sets Jon Moody apart from other musicians. He is a master at sight-reading, technique and improvisation on both the upright and electric bass. As a musical director, I seek out Jon first when I contract an orchestra. Courtney Phelps
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Presskit is available for download here.
Bio
With over twenty years of experience, Jon has found himself in over a dozen different states and six different countries, playing a vast array of music to a wide variety of audiences. From symphony halls in Europe to summer stock theatre in New Hampshire, the Telluride Jazz Festival in Colorado to house bands at amusement parks, Jon brings a musical maturity beyond his years, and the humor of those half his age.
Originally trained in classical double-bass, Jon picked up the electric bass at the request of a jazz band director in high school. In college, Jon dabbled in funk, rock, jazz, Dixieland...pretty much anything that kept him playing. Combining genres has given Jon a unique voice on the instrument, the ability to sit in the background and fully support the style he is performing, and yet keep a whimsical attitude present in every note he plays. One thing remains constant however; Jon loves to play music - period.
Currently residing in Kalamazoo, Jon is a freelance musician in the West Michigan area performing in local venues including theatres and churches. Jon can also be heard supporting Patricia Pettinga and Bill Willgeng. His spare time includes working on a solo album, sitting in on various local jam sessions, working full time as a production artist and most importantly making sure his wife doesn't forget him.
Gear
| Basses 1995 Warwick Fortress One Five String 1996 Warwick Corvette Standard Five String SXJ-57 Customized Jazz Bass Four String SXP-57 Fully Hot-Rodded Precision Bass Four String Late 80's Englehardt M1 String Bass |
Amplification Early 70's Univox UB-250 amp Euphonic Audio iAmp Micro 300 amp Schroeder Mini 12R speaker cabinet Line 6 Bass Pod XT Live |
Abridged Performing History
A full history is included in the presskit.
Theatre Experience
2008
2007
2006
2005 Memberships American Federation of Musicians, Local 228 American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Alumnus of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Delta Iota Chapter |
Performing Experience Original / Cover Bands Notable Credits Performed with Shared the Stage with Features / Endorsements Schroeder Cabinets - Artist Spotlight on website Stoner Bros. String Company -String Endorsement, 1998-000 |