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ASPHALT ALBUM RELEASE MAY 9 at DORMOUSE THEATRE
In December 2023, an idea was formed to write songs based on experiences and stories from lives long past. Those various experiences help shape you into the person you are now. But in a larger text, the backdrop of those memories are the cities/towns you were in, that easily contributed to the overall experience. All of the songs on the album have been inspired by places that I’ve visited, either as a musician or just growing up that have had an impact upon my life. And sometimes, the asphalt that got me there. The project is rooted in jazz-fusion, with heavy nods to Stanley Clarke, Return to Forever, Weather Report and Bob James. The musicians that join me on this project also vary widely from how long we’ve known each other, where we’ve met and the types of musical projects we’ve worked together on. ABOUT JON MOODY - Jonathan Moody’s musical resume reads like a road trip itinerary. From touring Europe in an orchestra, standing onstage at the Telluride Jazz Festival, solo bass guitar performances around the US and a very liberal amount of rock gigs in dive bars, Moody remains mobile by playing for “whoever asks first.” Moody currently navigates between Kalamazoo-based cover band, KiND, Music Director at Unity of Kalamazoo as well as regular pit musician in the SW Michigan theatre scene. Moody brings a strong foundation and genre authenticity to each and every gig. At home in Kalamazoo, MI, Moody is a dad, coffee and taco enthusiast and occasional cartoonist/illustrator. |
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FREELANCE
Blue Dahlia - Electric & Upright Bassist (2010-2011) Blendings Vocal Ensemble - Pops Concert (2016, 2018-2024) Christopher Sloan & Dreaming Trees - Fretless Bass (2016-2018) DC-90 - Sub, Alternative/Grunge/Pop covers Kalamazoo Singers Pops Concert - Bassist (2010-2011) Patricia Pettinga - Bass/Ukulele (2010-2018) Portage Central HS Choir Cabaret - Bassist (2010-11, 15, 18, 19) Portage Northern HS Choir Cabaret - Bassist (2008-2015) The Quirk - Bassist (2022-present) Unity Church – Bassist, Music Director (2010-Present) SOLO PERFORMANCES Glass City Low Down - Toledo, OH Homegrown in Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo, MI JT's Bass Jam - Anaheim, CA LoHIO Bass Showcase - Akron, OH Thunder Row Bass Invitational - Nashville, TN Tsunami Bass Hang - Anaheim, CA MAGAZINE/PODCAST INTERVIEWS All That Shreds Amps & Axes Bass Musician Magazine Bass Player, Issue 396 Guitar Business Radio Tsunami Cables "Sound Off with Stixx" SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY
I have full at-home recording capabilities to provide tracks for your project. Contact me to find out how I can help elevate your music.
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MUSICAL THEATRE
I'm pretty thankful to live in an area that has a gigantic musical theatre community. The listed shows below have been performed all over MI in local high school/community theatres and some out of state, in places like the Barn Theatre, the Boarshead Theatre, Mason Street Warehouse, and the Peterborough Playhouse
ENDORSEMENTS
Eventide Audio - Endorsing Artist G&L Musical Instruments - Endorsing Artist GHS Strings – Endorsing Artist NS Design – Endorsing Artist Tsunami Cables - Endorsing Artist Viking Bags - Saddle Bags MEMBERSHIPS American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Alumnus of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Delta Iota Chapter |
It's nice to hear so many different characters come from one bass, with such clarity and tone. It's so beautiful, and your technique is amazing
Don’t let the signature bow tie and Buddy Holly glasses fool you.... under this Clark Kent-like exterior lies a rock n roll heart! In a world full of show-off, technique for technique sake solo bass records, it’s refreshing to hear someone firmly grounded in the groove, ear tuned into the melody and technique used to serve the music, rather than the other way around. Great tone and taste! Well done, JM!
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.
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!