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Jason Roebke is a double bassist, improviser and composer living in Chicago. He was born and raised in tiny Kaukauna, Wisconsin in 1974 and began playing electric bass at age 14. His first fascination was with Motown bassist James Jamerson.
- double bass, improvisation, composition
Jason Roebke is a Chicago bassist and composer. In addition...
- Recording
Composer and double bassist Jason Roebke is the backbone of...
- double bass, improvisation, composition
Apr 2, 2020 · Jason Roebke is a Chicago bassist and composer. In addition to playing bass in several of Chicago’s most compelling jazz groups, he has composed music for his own Octet and small groups. His playing is intensely physical, audacious, and sparse.
The diversity of Jason Roebke’s musical associations make him one of the most sought after bassists in Chicago and beyond. He composes music for two ensembles, Jason Roebke Combination and the Jason Roebke Octet.
On this maiden recording, Chicago-based bassist Jason Roebke leads a new quartet, featuring his original compositions and a stellar lineup.
Apr 7, 2024 · BOP STOP and New Ghosts are excited to present Chicago-based bassist and composer Jason Roebke, who leads a new quartet featuring his original compositions a...
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- BOP STOP @ The Music Settlement
Composer and double bassist Jason Roebke is the backbone of many of Chicago’s forward-looking jazz groups. Now he brings an octet of Chicago’s finest improvisers on the new recording, High/Red/Center.
Mar 13, 2024 · Guiding force behind the 8 Bold Souls, the veteran improviser plays tenor saxophone and clarinet here. Roebke, who often works with Jason Stein and Mike Read, and Wilkerson are joined by slightly younger players, pianist Mabel Kwan, also part of the Ensemble Dal Niente and other groups and drummer Marcus Evans, who has recorded with ...
