06.01. – Happy Birthday !!! Performing over 250 gigs a year, John Marley is one of the busiest and most in demand bass players in the UK. Since graduating from the BA (HONS) Degree in Jazz Studies at Leeds College of Music, he has worked with some of the biggest names in British and International jazz such as Julian Siegel, Stu Mccallum (Cinematic Orchestra), Kit Downes, Dennis Rollins, Alex Munk, Eddie Hick, Jamil Sheriff and Joel Purnell.
John is a regular member of many bands including the Kate Peters Septet, The Hitmen and Songs of the Riding’s which is led by the award winning saxophonist, Matt Anderson. He is also a respected teacher and arranger, having done arrangements for many bands and musicians across the country. He has appeared on national TV and radio on both the bass guitar and double bass.
Gear
Fender 1975 Jazz Bass Guitar Thomas Martin Double Bass Vox White Shadow Fretless Bass Guitar Sunny 8-String Bass Guitar Wilson Pick-up (Double Bass) Ashdown Blue Wave Amp Gallien Krueger MB Amp.
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