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Jesse Lear Chicago-Based Musician

My take on "minor Meeting" by sonny clark

arranged by jesse lear

Jesse Lear Educator

Daft Punk
"Voyager"

Paul Simon
"You Can Call Me Al"

Jesse Lear Teacher

"Lilting Leaf"

original composition

by jesse lear

Jesse Lear Electric Bass

Jesse Lear Acoustic Bass

Jesse Lear Electric Bass

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A little snippet from the Jesse Lear Mix's rehearsal last Tuesday night! This is from a new song I wrote called "Marseille" which we'll be playing for the first time TOMORROW NIGHT, 8PM AT FULTON STREET COLLECTIVE @thefultonstreetcollective . Sharing the stage with us will be @ricardo.jimenez.music 's group, Ricardo e Rio.

I'm so lucky to be playing with all these amazing people who've brought these songs to life. It was awesome for me last week to listen to their own unique takes on the music, have fun, goof around, and just try stuff out together. We're gonna continue on this train tomorrow night and share the moment with you :)

Ticket link 🎫 below and in bio:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-jesse-lear-mix-and-ricardo-e-rio-live-at-fulton-street-collective-tickets-1002052143937?aff=oddtdtcreator

#chicago #bassist #electricbass #doublebass #musician #music #jazz

A little snippet from the Jesse Lear Mix's rehearsal last Tuesday night! This is from a new song I wrote called "Marseille" which we'll be playing for the first time TOMORROW NIGHT, 8PM AT FULTON STREET COLLECTIVE @thefultonstreetcollective . Sharing the stage with us will be @ricardo.jimenez.music 's group, Ricardo e Rio.

I'm so lucky to be playing with all these amazing people who've brought these songs to life. It was awesome for me last week to listen to their own unique takes on the music, have fun, goof around, and just try stuff out together. We're gonna continue on this train tomorrow night and share the moment with you :)

Ticket link 🎫 below and in bio:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-jesse-lear-mix-and-ricardo-e-rio-live-at-fulton-street-collective-tickets-1002052143937?aff=oddtdtcreator

#chicago #bassist #electricbass #doublebass #musician #music #jazz

@thefultonstreetcollective , SEPT. 17 @ 8pm:

It's been about... far too long since I've put a show together. I want to share with you what I've seen, thought, and felt this past year with a new project, the Jesse Lear Mix. We're going all out here and blending all my musical inspirations across jazz, R&B, and rock into one exciting hour. I'm very lucky to be playing with a group of people I admire and each of whom is doing incredible things here in Chicago:

🎤: Aliyah Jones @indigoesblues
🎺: Millie Ahearn @millie_trumpet
📎: Asha Egmont @ashaegmont
🎷: Abe Collier @abram.collier
🎹: Brandon Harper @b.k.harps
🎸/🎤: Jesse Lear
🥁: Kabir Dalawari @kabirdrums

My group is also sharing the bandstand with @ricardo.jimenez.music 's Ricardo e Rio who's gonna blow you away. Will we see you there? 👀

TIX 🎫: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-jesse-lear-mix-and-ricardo-e-rio-live-at-fulton-street-collective-tickets-1002052143937?aff=oddtdtcreator

#music #musician #musicians #chicago #chicagomusic #bassist #bassguitar #doublebass #bassplayer

@thefultonstreetcollective , SEPT. 17 @ 8pm:

It's been about... far too long since I've put a show together. I want to share with you what I've seen, thought, and felt this past year with a new project, the Jesse Lear Mix. We're going all out here and blending all my musical inspirations across jazz, R&B, and rock into one exciting hour. I'm very lucky to be playing with a group of people I admire and each of whom is doing incredible things here in Chicago:

🎤: Aliyah Jones @indigoesblues
🎺: Millie Ahearn @millie_trumpet
📎: Asha Egmont @ashaegmont
🎷: Abe Collier @abram.collier
🎹: Brandon Harper @b.k.harps
🎸/🎤: Jesse Lear
🥁: Kabir Dalawari @kabirdrums

My group is also sharing the bandstand with @ricardo.jimenez.music 's Ricardo e Rio who's gonna blow you away. Will we see you there? 👀

TIX 🎫: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-jesse-lear-mix-and-ricardo-e-rio-live-at-fulton-street-collective-tickets-1002052143937?aff=oddtdtcreator

#music #musician #musicians #chicago #chicagomusic #bassist #bassguitar #doublebass #bassplayer

PSP - What's Wrong With You

I thought I'd give this Pino Palladino bass solo a stab. Maybe I'll get a fretless bass like what he's got soon 🥲.

#bassist #bassguitar #electricbass #basssolo #music #musician #chicago

PSP - What's Wrong With You

I thought I'd give this Pino Palladino bass solo a stab. Maybe I'll get a fretless bass like what he's got soon 🥲.

#bassist #bassguitar #electricbass #basssolo #music #musician #chicago

Hey everyone! Exciting updates:

1. I just launched my website jesselear.com, and I’d love for you to check it out! I’ll be posting info regarding gigs, lessons, and upcoming events on here in addition to my IG page… Which leads me to my next point:

2. I’m officially launching my teaching studio! If you or someone you know is looking to improve their acoustic/electric bass playing or songwriting, don’t hesitate to either DM me on my IG page or reach out on jesselear.com. I teach both in-person (Chicago) and virtual lessons for students of all ages and levels - from beginner to advanced. I was just teaching a younger bass student yesterday who loves the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Thundercat. The moment during our lesson when everything “clicked” for him and his excitement in realizing how to play his favorite music reminded me how meaningful I find helping people achieve their goals. Not only that, but as his teacher it pushes me to continue approaching music from new perspectives and to have fun exploring sounds with my students. I'm excited to embark upon this next chapter.

📸: Ava Mandoli ( @photographyby.ava )

#bassplayer #bassguitar #electricbass #bassist #doublebass #uprightbass #music #musician #chicago

Hey everyone! Exciting updates:

1. I just launched my website jesselear.com, and I’d love for you to check it out! I’ll be posting info regarding gigs, lessons, and upcoming events on here in addition to my IG page… Which leads me to my next point:

2. I’m officially launching my teaching studio! If you or someone you know is looking to improve their acoustic/electric bass playing or songwriting, don’t hesitate to either DM me on my IG page or reach out on jesselear.com. I teach both in-person (Chicago) and virtual lessons for students of all ages and levels - from beginner to advanced. I was just teaching a younger bass student yesterday who loves the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Thundercat. The moment during our lesson when everything “clicked” for him and his excitement in realizing how to play his favorite music reminded me how meaningful I find helping people achieve their goals. Not only that, but as his teacher it pushes me to continue approaching music from new perspectives and to have fun exploring sounds with my students. I'm excited to embark upon this next chapter.

📸: Ava Mandoli ( @photographyby.ava )

#bassplayer #bassguitar #electricbass #bassist #doublebass #uprightbass #music #musician #chicago

Lilting Leaf

This is an original songs I wrote back in September 2022. When I write music, I oftentimes struggle initially to find the meaning of what I've written, but in time this naturally reveals itself. Lilting Leaf continues to evolve, but as the title alludes to, I imagine how light and free it must feel to float like a leaf above the bustle of everything below. I wonder how fascinating it would be to see all of life's moments of joy, sorrow, and everything in between from the outside perspective.

PIANO: @danvanzeeland
DRUMS: @darsansb

RECORDING: @d.m.mcgrath @moretti_inc @x.estella

#bassist #doublebass #jazz #jazzmusic #music #musician

Lilting Leaf

This is an original songs I wrote back in September 2022. When I write music, I oftentimes struggle initially to find the meaning of what I've written, but in time this naturally reveals itself. Lilting Leaf continues to evolve, but as the title alludes to, I imagine how light and free it must feel to float like a leaf above the bustle of everything below. I wonder how fascinating it would be to see all of life's moments of joy, sorrow, and everything in between from the outside perspective.

PIANO: @danvanzeeland
DRUMS: @darsansb

RECORDING: @d.m.mcgrath @moretti_inc @x.estella

#bassist #doublebass #jazz #jazzmusic #music #musician

The Light- Ricky Dillard & New G

What can I say? An amazing song, and an even more fun song to just groove on! Been working on the gospel chops recently. Let me know what you think!

#electricbass #bassplayer #bassist #music #musician

The Light- Ricky Dillard & New G

What can I say? An amazing song, and an even more fun song to just groove on! Been working on the gospel chops recently. Let me know what you think!

#electricbass #bassplayer #bassist #music #musician

Cherry Pie - Sade

5-string's been in the shop for the last several days so I've circled back to the 4. Good to be playing it as always 🎸

In recent months, I've began to feel more than ever how much I love the Chicago music community as well as a sense of musical purpose. I'm very grateful that life in the last few months alone has lead me to where I am now. I don't know where it'll lead me next, but I guess the mystery's the fun part, right? No spoilers please 😜

Thank you to everyone who's shown only love, support, and friendship this past year. Your kind gestures do not go unnoticed in the day to day moments. They're what inspire me most. Sending much love in return 💜❤️🤍

#bassplayer #bassguitar #electricbass #bassist #music #musician

Cherry Pie - Sade

5-string's been in the shop for the last several days so I've circled back to the 4. Good to be playing it as always 🎸

In recent months, I've began to feel more than ever how much I love the Chicago music community as well as a sense of musical purpose. I'm very grateful that life in the last few months alone has lead me to where I am now. I don't know where it'll lead me next, but I guess the mystery's the fun part, right? No spoilers please 😜

Thank you to everyone who's shown only love, support, and friendship this past year. Your kind gestures do not go unnoticed in the day to day moments. They're what inspire me most. Sending much love in return 💜❤️🤍

#bassplayer #bassguitar #electricbass #bassist #music #musician

February 2023
📸: @photographyby.ava

#bassist #doublebass #music #musician #musicians #jazz #jazzmusician

February 2023
📸: @photographyby.ava

#bassist #doublebass #music #musician #musicians #jazz #jazzmusician

Daft Punk - Voyager

I never get tired listening to this bass line, and @daftpunk 's Discovery album/Interstella 5555 is one I find myself circling back to every few months. Hope you enjoy! :)

#bassist #electricbass #music #musician #daftpunk

Daft Punk - Voyager

I never get tired listening to this bass line, and @daftpunk 's Discovery album/Interstella 5555 is one I find myself circling back to every few months. Hope you enjoy! :)

#bassist #electricbass #music #musician #daftpunk

Been getting the slap chops together recently and was jamming to @bakithikumalobass 's bass line to "You Can Call Me Al" by Paul Simon the other night. Here's a little snippet!

#bassplayer #bassist #electricbass #slapbass #music #musician #musicians

Been getting the slap chops together recently and was jamming to @bakithikumalobass 's bass line to "You Can Call Me Al" by Paul Simon the other night. Here's a little snippet!

#bassplayer #bassist #electricbass #slapbass #music #musician #musicians

I've been meaning to put this out for a while now, but I'm glad to finally share with you a little snippet of my senior recital from late February this year. This is the mix and mastered recording I made of my original arrangement of Sonny Clark's "Minor Meeting" featuring @daroof_52 here.

Put on those headphones if you got em 🎧

Also wanna give a big shout out to @d.m.mcgrath, @x.estella, and @moretti_inc for helping out with the recording/livestream set up.

More recordings from the rest of the recital are soon to come...

SAXOPHONES:
Eli Sullivan (alto), Oliver Koenig (alto), Rufus Parenti (tenor), Jason Zhu (tenor), Abe Collier (bari)

TRUMPETS:
Millie Ahearn, Jun Byun, Juliette Gardiner, William Lewis

TROMBONES:
Jackson Spellman, Neal Williamson, Angel Salinas, Ikenna Eze (bass tbn.)

RHYTHM SECTION:
Shanth Gopalswamy (guitar), Dan VanZeeland (piano), Jesse Lear (bass), Darsan Swaroop Bellie (drums)

#jazz #jazzmusician #bassplayer #bassist #doublebass #music #musician #musicians

I've been meaning to put this out for a while now, but I'm glad to finally share with you a little snippet of my senior recital from late February this year. This is the mix and mastered recording I made of my original arrangement of Sonny Clark's "Minor Meeting" featuring @daroof_52 here.

Put on those headphones if you got em 🎧

Also wanna give a big shout out to @d.m.mcgrath, @x.estella, and @moretti_inc for helping out with the recording/livestream set up.

More recordings from the rest of the recital are soon to come...

SAXOPHONES:
Eli Sullivan (alto), Oliver Koenig (alto), Rufus Parenti (tenor), Jason Zhu (tenor), Abe Collier (bari)

TRUMPETS:
Millie Ahearn, Jun Byun, Juliette Gardiner, William Lewis

TROMBONES:
Jackson Spellman, Neal Williamson, Angel Salinas, Ikenna Eze (bass tbn.)

RHYTHM SECTION:
Shanth Gopalswamy (guitar), Dan VanZeeland (piano), Jesse Lear (bass), Darsan Swaroop Bellie (drums)

#jazz #jazzmusician #bassplayer #bassist #doublebass #music #musician #musicians

WE'RE ALMOST 3 DAYS OUT!!! Come grab some food and drinks and check out my debut show as a bandleader this Thursday, 4/27, at the Porkchop in Edgewater (6341 N Broadway, Chicago, IL). Sets are at 8pm and 9pm, and @danvanzeeland and @kabirdrums will be completing the dream team 😎. Here's a little snippet from our rehearsal the other day. Hope to see you there!!

Tickets link below and in my bio 👇:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-jazz-collective-presents-the-jesse-lear-trio-tickets-604034311887

#music #musician #musicians #jazz #jazzmusic #jazzmusician #bassplayer #electricbass #bassist #doublebass #doublebassist #chicago

WE'RE ALMOST 3 DAYS OUT!!! Come grab some food and drinks and check out my debut show as a bandleader this Thursday, 4/27, at the Porkchop in Edgewater (6341 N Broadway, Chicago, IL). Sets are at 8pm and 9pm, and @danvanzeeland and @kabirdrums will be completing the dream team 😎. Here's a little snippet from our rehearsal the other day. Hope to see you there!!

Tickets link below and in my bio 👇:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-jazz-collective-presents-the-jesse-lear-trio-tickets-604034311887

#music #musician #musicians #jazz #jazzmusic #jazzmusician #bassplayer #electricbass #bassist #doublebass #doublebassist #chicago

hey everyone! i'm super excited to let you know that on thursday, april 27 @8pm I'll be playing with @kabirdrums and @danvanzeeland and collaborating with @coffeejazzcollective to showcase some new, original compositions and arrangements of mine. come out to the porkchop in edgewater (6341 N Broadway, Chicago, IL) for great food, great drinks, and great music... the perfect trifecta 😎. you can purchase tickets at the link below as well as in my bio. come join us! hope to see you there 👀

tickets link👇:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-jazz-collective-presents-the-jesse-lear-trio-tickets-604034311887

#jazz #music #musician #bassist #doublebass #chicago

hey everyone! i'm super excited to let you know that on thursday, april 27 @8pm I'll be playing with @kabirdrums and @danvanzeeland and collaborating with @coffeejazzcollective to showcase some new, original compositions and arrangements of mine. come out to the porkchop in edgewater (6341 N Broadway, Chicago, IL) for great food, great drinks, and great music... the perfect trifecta 😎. you can purchase tickets at the link below as well as in my bio. come join us! hope to see you there 👀

tickets link👇:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-jazz-collective-presents-the-jesse-lear-trio-tickets-604034311887

#jazz #music #musician #bassist #doublebass #chicago

TONIGHT, FEB. 24 @8:30pm CST, i'll be having my senior recital in the galvin recital hall at the bienen school of music (70 arts circle drive, evanston, IL). it'll feature a mix of my original compositions, arrangements, and transcriptions for jazz piano trio as well as jazz orchestra with strings. the event is totally free, and anyone and everyone is welcome to come!! bring your friends, your family, your dog 🐶 , your local paranormal tour guide 👻... like i said: anyone and everyone is welcome.

if you can't make the in person concert, no problem! here's the livestream link, which is also in my bio:

https://youtube.com/live/kSwrmHDXg-8

here are some shots (and a sneak peak video - scroll to the end) taken by @k.e.nn.a at our dress rehearsal the other day.

get ready for a party 🎉 ! i'll see you all there!

#jazz #jazzmusic #bassist #doublebass #doublebassist #music #musician

TONIGHT, FEB. 24 @8:30pm CST, i'll be having my senior recital in the galvin recital hall at the bienen school of music (70 arts circle drive, evanston, IL). it'll feature a mix of my original compositions, arrangements, and transcriptions for jazz piano trio as well as jazz orchestra with strings. the event is totally free, and anyone and everyone is welcome to come!! bring your friends, your family, your dog 🐶 , your local paranormal tour guide 👻... like i said: anyone and everyone is welcome.

if you can't make the in person concert, no problem! here's the livestream link, which is also in my bio:

https://youtube.com/live/kSwrmHDXg-8

here are some shots (and a sneak peak video - scroll to the end) taken by @k.e.nn.a at our dress rehearsal the other day.

get ready for a party 🎉 ! i'll see you all there!

#jazz #jazzmusic #bassist #doublebass #doublebassist #music #musician

some metronome work with slap bass (a la Milt Hinton) from earlier today. kind of an old technique, but hey, i think it's cool 🎶😎🥸. more importantly, i just find it fun to play, which is important to me musically to feel on the regular. no point in doing it if you don't like it 😕.

a quick side note: i got a senior recital coming up on friday, february 24 at the galvin recital hall at the bienen school of music (70 arts circle drive, evanston, IL). it's gonna feature a piano trio and a jazz orchestra with strings playing a killing set of original tunes and arrangements. also, it's free!! i'm super excited to share this music with you all, and i hope to see you there! feel free to reach out if you wanna know more about it :)

#jazz #jazzmusic #doublebass #doublebassist #music #musician

some metronome work with slap bass (a la Milt Hinton) from earlier today. kind of an old technique, but hey, i think it's cool 🎶😎🥸. more importantly, i just find it fun to play, which is important to me musically to feel on the regular. no point in doing it if you don't like it 😕.

a quick side note: i got a senior recital coming up on friday, february 24 at the galvin recital hall at the bienen school of music (70 arts circle drive, evanston, IL). it's gonna feature a piano trio and a jazz orchestra with strings playing a killing set of original tunes and arrangements. also, it's free!! i'm super excited to share this music with you all, and i hope to see you there! feel free to reach out if you wanna know more about it :)

#jazz #jazzmusic #doublebass #doublebassist #music #musician

Happy 2023 everyone!! This is Ron Carter's composition "Third Plane" off of VSOP's live album "The Quintet."

This album has some of the most killing bass lines, and Mr. Carter on this recording is a drummer by himself. I remember seeing him back in 2017, and his time and technical facility just blew me away. This is a snippet of me exploring and having fun with some of his ideas.

#bassist #doublebass #doublebassist #jazz #jazzmusic

Happy 2023 everyone!! This is Ron Carter's composition "Third Plane" off of VSOP's live album "The Quintet."

This album has some of the most killing bass lines, and Mr. Carter on this recording is a drummer by himself. I remember seeing him back in 2017, and his time and technical facility just blew me away. This is a snippet of me exploring and having fun with some of his ideas.

#bassist #doublebass #doublebassist #jazz #jazzmusic

Jamming to the Oscar Peterson Trio's recording of "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)" with special guest: little birdie Beaker.

I hope all of you have had the chance to be with friends and family this holiday season! It's irreplaceable time, and we often take it for granted. I've been spending the last couple weeks with my folks, and while the playing will never be perfect, I now have a new, feel good energy in music being surrounded by loved ones. Returning to songs like this brings it all together.

#jazz #jazzmusic #doublebass #bassist

Jamming to the Oscar Peterson Trio's recording of "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)" with special guest: little birdie Beaker.

I hope all of you have had the chance to be with friends and family this holiday season! It's irreplaceable time, and we often take it for granted. I've been spending the last couple weeks with my folks, and while the playing will never be perfect, I now have a new, feel good energy in music being surrounded by loved ones. Returning to songs like this brings it all together.

#jazz #jazzmusic #doublebass #bassist

A recent clip I took while playing @avishaicohenmusic 's solo on his piece "One For Mark" off his album Continuo.

This past August, I had the chance to listen to Avishai and his trio live at the Blue Note NYC, and it truly was one of the most inspirational performances I have ever been to. I talked with him backstage for a few minutes after the show, and he left me with this quote: "Teachers and inspiration lie all around us."

#jazzmusic #jazz #music #musician #bass #uprightbass #doublebass #avishaicohen

A recent clip I took while playing @avishaicohenmusic 's solo on his piece "One For Mark" off his album Continuo.

This past August, I had the chance to listen to Avishai and his trio live at the Blue Note NYC, and it truly was one of the most inspirational performances I have ever been to. I talked with him backstage for a few minutes after the show, and he left me with this quote: "Teachers and inspiration lie all around us."

#jazzmusic #jazz #music #musician #bass #uprightbass #doublebass #avishaicohen

A little clip from yesterday's late night jam to @silksonic 's version of "Love's Train" by Con Funk Shun

#bass #bassguitar #basscover #electricbass #electricbassist #rnb #soulmusic #funk

A little clip from yesterday's late night jam to @silksonic 's version of "Love's Train" by Con Funk Shun

#bass #bassguitar #basscover #electricbass #electricbassist #rnb #soulmusic #funk

"Simple, savory, sweet, and slightly chromatic... mmm... wow..." - Gordon Ramsay

Paul Chamber's bass lines are always amazing to listen to. Nothing too fancy, just straight time. Here's a snippet of what he plays on a classic recording:

If I Were A Bell from the album "Relaxin' With The Miles Davis Quintet"

#bass #basscover #jazz #milesdavis #milesdavisquintet #music #musician #feelgood

"Simple, savory, sweet, and slightly chromatic... mmm... wow..." - Gordon Ramsay

Paul Chamber's bass lines are always amazing to listen to. Nothing too fancy, just straight time. Here's a snippet of what he plays on a classic recording:

If I Were A Bell from the album "Relaxin' With The Miles Davis Quintet"

#bass #basscover #jazz #milesdavis #milesdavisquintet #music #musician #feelgood

Hello world! It's about time I posted something so here ya go: Bernard Edwards' bass line from Sister Sledge's "Thinking of You"

#bass #bassguitar #basscover #electricbass #disco #funk #music #musician #feelgood

Hello world! It's about time I posted something so here ya go: Bernard Edwards' bass line from Sister Sledge's "Thinking of You"

#bass #bassguitar #basscover #electricbass #disco #funk #music #musician #feelgood

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