Derek Jones (bassist)
Derek Jones is an American bassist and music educator.[1]His most notable work includes performing for the Pixar short “Boundin’,” as well as his work as the electric and stand-up bassist for Cirque du Soleil’s Kà in Las Vegas, Nevada[2]. He has also released two albums through Blue Coast Records titled, Run With Me (2018)[3] and Dusk ‘til Dawn (2019)[4]
Musical Career[edit]
Derek Jones was born in Vallejo, California[5] on May 17, 1969. He started out playing guitar for his high school jazz band[6] and then later for the Generation Gap Big Band. After hearing Jaco Pastorius' debut album Jones transferred over to the bass.[7][8] Jones eventually became a jazz studies major at Sonoma State University. After two semesters he left university to become a full-time musician and began playing with “Los Kimbos 90s.” He continued studying the bass throughout this time until Victor Wooten and Rob Ickes prompted him to move to Nashville, Tennessee in November 1999. In Nashville, Jones became a studio musician and began touring for the likes of Jeff Coffin, Nickel Creek, Jerry Douglas, Grease Factor, Chrystal Gayle, and Peter Mayer. He also recorded bass for the Pixar short “Boundin’” at Ocean Way Studios.[2]
After auditioning and being accepted as the bassist for the production of Kà by Cirque Du Soleil, Jones moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in December 2004 where he now resides. While in Nevada, Jones was also an adjunct faculty of jazz bass at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.[2]
Jones has released two albums under the label Blue Coast Records: Run With Me (2018)[3] and Dusk 'til Dawn (2019)[4]. Jones partnered with producer Cookie Marenco for both albums and recorded them live in Belmont, California at OTR Studios.[9]
Jones has performed alongside musicians such as:
- Bela Fleck
- Bob McChesney
- Chester Thompson
- Craig Chaquico
- Crystal Gayle
- David Garibaldi
- David Grissman
- David Liebman
- David Loeb (Head of the Jazz Department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas)
- Derek Trucks
- Dori Caymmi
- Jeff Coffin (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones/Dave Mathews Band)
- Jeff Sipe
- Jenna Mammina
- Jerry Douglas
- Kai Eckhardt
- The Las Vegas Jazz Connection
- The Mike Marshall/Darol Anger Band
- The Nevada Jazz Orchestra
- Nickel Creek
- Orestes Vilato (Santana, Fania All Stars, Cachao)
- Paul Hanson
- Paul McCandless (Oregon)
- The Pete Escovedo Orchestra
- Ramblin' Jack Elliot ("The Long Ride Home": Grammy nominated[10])
- Ray Obiedo
- Rob Ickes
- Sheila E.
- Steve Smith
- Tony Furtado
- Zakir Hussain[2]
Equipment[edit]
Derek Jones is sponsored by a number of instrument companies including:
- Fishman Pickups[8]
- AccuGroove Speaker Cabinets & Amplifiers[11]
- Eminence Portable Upright Basses[12]
- Bartolini Pickups & Electronics[13]
- Elixir Strings[14][15]
Discography[edit]
- Run With Me (2018)[3] - Blue Coast Records
- Dusk ‘til Dawn (2019)[4] - Blue Coast Records
Appears On[edit]
Albums[edit]
| Album | Artist | Release Date | Record Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kept Secret | Jerry Douglas | Koch Records | |
| E Street | Pete Escovedo Vista | Concord Records | |
| The Long Ride Home | Rambiln' Jack Elliott | Hightone Records | |
| Four Corners | Craig Chaquico | Higher Octave Music | |
| Timeless | Jeff Sipe (Apt. Q-258) | Blue Planet Records | |
| Voodoo Suite | Paul Hanson | Manzanita Ranch Music | |
| Jam | The Mike Marshal / Darol Anger Band | 1999 | Compass Records |
| Brand New Can | The Mike Marshal / Darol Anger Band | 2000 | Compass Records |
| Bloom | Jeff Coffin & the Mu'tet | Compass Records | |
| Swimming Lessons for the Dead | Jack Perla | Independent | |
| A Winter Solstice Reunion | Windham Hill | Windham Hill | |
| Invisible City | Andre Bush | Lounge Eunich Records | |
| Slide City | Rob Ickes | Rounder Records | |
| Range of Motion | Joel Harrison | Koch Records | |
| Midnight Muse Las Vegas: The Music[16] | Various Artists | March 29, 2014 | Forgotten Song Music |
| Salsa de la Bahía, Vol. 2: Hoy y Ayer[17] | Various Artists | September 16, 2014 | Patois Records |
| Blue Coast Collection 3[18] | Compilation | 2018 | Blue Coast Records |
| Blue Coast Instrumental[19] | Compilation | 2019 | Blue Coast Records |
| Blue Coast Collection 4[20] | Compilation | 2020 | Blue Coast Records |
References[edit]
- ↑ Kuhlman, John (2012-05-01). "From Amateur to Pro: A Discussion with Derek Jones". Bass Musician Magazine, The Face of Bass. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "BIO". Derekjonesbasssist. Retrieved 2021-03-04.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Records, Blue Coast. "Run With Me › Album › Blue Coast Records". https://bluecoastrecords.com/. Retrieved 2021-03-04. External link in
|website=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Records, Blue Coast. "Dusk 'til Dawn › Album › Blue Coast Records". https://bluecoastrecords.com/. Retrieved 2021-03-04. External link in
|website=(help) - ↑ "354: Derek Jones on Cirque du Soleil, gear, and being fearless". Contrabass Conversations. 2017-06-05. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
- ↑ Kuhlman, John (2012-05-01). "From Amateur to Pro: A Discussion with Derek Jones". Bass Musician Magazine, The Face of Bass. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
- ↑ Bass Musician Magazine - Meet Derek Jones, Bassist for KA, Cirque Du Soleil, retrieved 2021-04-05
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Derek ^Jones". Fishman. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
- ↑ Editor, Raul Amador (2016-12-12). "Video Interview with Derek Jones on the Making of Run With Me". Bass Musician Magazine, The Face of Bass. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
- ↑ "Ramblin' Jack Elliott". GRAMMY.com. 2019-11-19. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ↑ "Derek Jones". AccuGrooveLLC. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
- ↑ "Eminence Bass Artists: G. Edward Lutherie". www.gelbass.com. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
- ↑ "You searched for derek jones". Bartolini Pickups & Electronics. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
- ↑ "Our Artists: Musicians Worldwide Play Elixir Strings". Elixir® Strings. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
- ↑ Derek Jones Bass Guitar Lesson - Hammer-ons And Pull-offs - A Great Bassline Combo! | ELIXIR Strings, retrieved 2021-04-08
- ↑ Midnight Muse Las Vegas: The Music by Various Artists, retrieved 2021-03-18
- ↑ Salsa de la Bahía, Vol. 2: Hoy y Ayer by Various Artists, retrieved 2021-03-18
- ↑ Records, Blue Coast. "Blue Coast Collection 3 › Album › Blue Coast Records". https://bluecoastrecords.com/. Retrieved 2021-03-04. External link in
|website=(help) - ↑ Records, Blue Coast. "Blue Coast Instrumental › Album › Blue Coast Records". https://bluecoastrecords.com/. Retrieved 2021-03-04. External link in
|website=(help) - ↑ Records, Blue Coast. "Blue Coast Collection 4 › Album › Blue Coast Records". https://bluecoastrecords.com/. Retrieved 2021-03-04. External link in
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