If you are planning an event that involves a sit down dinner, it might be a nice idea to provide some live background music to add to the ambiance of your event and help as ...
Jonathan Baptiste
Double Bassist
(1 Review)
Country: United States
Based In: Jacksonville, Florida
From: $500
Based In: Jacksonville, Florida
From: $500
I am a bassist that is proficient in both upright and electric bass. I am proficient in Jazz, Classical, Gospel, R&B, as well as pop/Top 40.
Description
We are a versatile band, primarily rooted in Jazz. We are able to cover a multitude of genres. My act is molded to the needs of the client.
Biography
Jonathan Baptiste is a bassist/composer, and native of Orlando, Florida. Raised in church, his roots are predominantly in Gospel. Academically, Jonathan was the recipient of a number of great honors including the Marie Ann Golden and the Polk County Cultural Arts Scholarships (Polk State Colllege), American Music Scholarship and Weinstein Memorial Scholarship in Leadership, Most Outstanding Musician of the Year award (University of North Florida), and 2018 Northeast Florida Jazz Association Jazz Scholarship, and the Future of Jazz Recipient (2017,2019). Outside of school, he is has been an edu
... cator within various programs in the inner city. He is also a freelance musician, having played with the some of the best artists in the game today. Jonathan has also played with his band, The Urban Intellectuals at the 2018 Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Jonathan strongly believes that music is God’s gift to the world and strives to become a panacea for the weary soul; helping and healing people through this ministry.
Notable Artists that Jonathan has had the honor of performing with:
Matthew Morrison, Tivon Pennicott, Sofija Knezevic, Chantae Cann, Marcus Printup, Nat Adderley, Jr., Jon Irabagon, Charenee Wade, Patrick Bartley, Jamison Ross, Fred Wesley, Alyson Williams.
Television/Film Appearances:
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration 2019- (as self) Bassist for Matthew Morrison
Reviews (1 Review)
Jonathan Baptiste - Double Bassist - Jacksonville, Florida
Event Location: Good Times Jazz Club/ Savannah, Georgia
Event Type: Concert
12th September 2018
“..Jonathan Baptiste continues on his quest to bring jazz to younger generations with his intellectual arrangements and undeniably virtuosic band. He has, in many ways, been handed the baton for the genre and is signaling that the future of jazz is bright.“
Suitable for
Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Christening Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Concerts / Tours Corporate Event Dinner Party Jewish Wedding Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Trade Show / Exhibitions
Related Blog posts...
Your wedding ceremony is going to be one of the major parts of your wedding day that you will remember for the rest of your life, but you will be surprised how much this important ...
When putting on an event, hiring an instrumentalist to play atmospheric background music can really make difference to the whole feel of your occasion. Instrumentalists ...
One of the central elements of any Wedding is music. From the choice of music for the entrance of the bride, through to the first dance and right up until the very last song. ...
Our Latest Members!
The Singing Psychic Medium
Other Artistic Entertainer
Other Artistic Entertainer
Joined: April 26th
From: Luton, South East
From: Luton, South East
Jelly the skater
Female Dancer
Female Dancer
Joined: April 26th
From: Dallas, Texas
From: Dallas, Texas
The MESMERIST
Mentalist / Mind Reader
Mentalist / Mind Reader
Joined: April 26th
From: Holborn, London
From: Holborn, London
Leandri Martin
Female Singer
Female Singer
Joined: April 26th
From: Brackenfell, Western Cape
From: Brackenfell, Western Cape
Jingle 5
Carol Singers
Carol Singers
Joined: April 26th
From: Los Angeles, California
From: Los Angeles, California
PHOENIX
A Cappella Group
A Cappella Group
Joined: April 26th
From: Los Angeles, California
From: Los Angeles, California
Hiroko Kodaira
Ballet Dancer
Ballet Dancer
Joined: April 25th
From: New York City, New York
From: New York City, New York
Decades of Bond
James Bond Tribute Show
James Bond Tribute Show
Joined: April 25th
From: Gatineau, Quebec
From: Gatineau, Quebec
Gabriela Coman
Jazz Singer
Jazz Singer
Joined: April 25th
From: Bucharest, Romania
From: Bucharest, Romania
Kimona Moodley
Aerialist / Acrobat
Aerialist / Acrobat
Joined: April 25th
From: Johannesburg, Gauteng
From: Johannesburg, Gauteng