You’ve heard about Upton Bass brand double basses – the finest selection of seasoned woods, top-quality hardware, the custom setups and knowledgeable one-on-one customer service. You’ve read about our stellar reputation on bass forums and internet blogs, watched our videos, and read every newsletter. But did you know that Upton Bass is endorsed by some of today’s premiere double bassists? Upton Bass has hand-crafted instruments to suit the needs of players of all genres of music- everything from jazz to bluegrass to classical and country. Here is a small list of some of our endorsers…some of the most accomplished professional performers in the double bass world!
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Blaise DejardinPrincipal cellist for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Blaise was born in Strasbourg, France, in 1984, and made his orchestral debut at age 14, performing Haydn’s C Major Concerto at the Corum of Montpellier, France. He won first prize at the Maurice Gendron International Cello Competition in 2005 and became…
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Blake Hinson Blake Hinson, bassist with the New York Philharmonic, has collaborated with Upton Bass on some of our most exciting historic instrument projects. Blake first approached us about building a copy of his amazing Santagiuliana double bass, one of the finest examples from this Italian legend. This instrument was…
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Craig ButterfieldCraig Butterfield is an Associate Professor of Double Bass at the University of South Carolina who pushes the boundaries of modern double bass with effortless lyrical musicality. During 2004 and 2005, he toured with the legendary jazz trumpet player Maynard Ferguson. As a member of Ferguson’s Big Bop Nouveau…
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David Murray David Murray has an international reputation as a first rate solo bassist and teacher. He is currently Professor of Bass at Butler University in Indianapolis and Principal Bassist of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. He also plays as Principal Bassist with Sinfonia da Camera in Urbana, Illinois, and at…
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David WhiteDavid White is an electric and acoustic bassist in New York City. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, he was raised in a musical/theatrical family and began playing percussion at an early age. During his teenage years he discovered the bass in his school orchestra and found his passion. Shortly after, he…
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Eric Revis Grammy-winning bassist and composer Eric Revis has been one of the most solid and forceful voices in the contemporary jazz scene for over 15 years despite his young age. Eric met Delfeayo Marsalis while volunteering for the Arts Council of San Antonio. Delfeayo strongly suggested that Eric study…
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Gary KarrGary Karr, acclaimed as “the world’s leading solo bassist” (Time Magazine), is, in fact, the first solo double bassist in history to make that pursuit a full-time career. Since his debut with Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic in 1962, Karr has performed as soloist on six continents…
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John Patitucci John Patitucci is one of the finest and most versatile bassists in the world on upright and electric bass. John has a recording and performance resume that could easily be transcribed into a book – he has played throughout the world with his own band and with jazz…
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Kengo Nakamura Kengo was born in Osaka, Japan. He learned the classical guitar at the early age of twelve. He switched to the electric bass when he became seventeen years old. In 1988, he studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston and he took lessons from Mr. Whit Browne.…
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Kevin Smith Austin, Texas bassist Kevin Smith has been playing bass around Texas and the world with a long list of roots music legends – he currently tours and records with Willie Nelson and Family. Kevin began playing upright bass in 1988 with the drummer-less rockabilly trio High Noon. The…
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Lucia Turino As a kid in Vermont, Lucia Turino was exposed to folk, blues, and jug band music by her “hippie” parents and was attracted to the raw energy she found at punk rock shows she attended later on, along with her bandmates Pete Berhard and Cooper McBean. Today, the…
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Lynn Seaton Lynn Seaton has had a stellar career as a jazz bassist, accompanying many great jazz musicians from many generations, including: Toshiko Akiyoshi, Monty Alexander, Ernestine Anderson, Buck Clayton, Al Cohn, Kenny Drew Jr., Blossom Dearie, Bob Dorough, Harry “Sweets” Edison, Herb Ellis, John Fedchock, Frank Foster, Freddy Green,…
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Marc Johnson Marc Johnson is an American jazz bassist. In 1978, Johnson joined legendary pianist Bill Evans in what would be Evans’ last trio. Johnson toured and recorded with Evans until the death of the pianist in 1980. Marc has a vast recording history, and currently tours with his wife,…
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Marc Ramirez Marc’s classical bass career began at the Manhattan School of Music, and took an unexpected fortuitous detour to Portugal twenty years ago when he was invited to audition for the Gulbenkian Musica Orchestra in Lisbon. Marc is now the first bass chair and soloist of this much-travelled international symphony.…
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Matthew RybickiMatthew Rybicki is an American jazz bassist, musical director, author and instructor. Having had a vast performing history, Matthew continues to perform to this day, working with his own ensembles and with accomplished colleagues and mentors. Matthew is an artist/instructor for Jazz at Lincoln Center where he develops and…
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Steve MillhouseSteve Millhouse is an electric/double bassist currently playing for the Broadway Musical Godspell in New York City. He also plays for the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular. Steve has played for many other Broadway productions; Grammy nominated recordings; national TV jingles; concerts with film, TV and movie stars;…
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Todd ParksTodd Parks is a Nashville, Tennessee based acoustic and electric bassist with a wide range of credits, now touring and recording with the Sam Bush Band. He earned his undergraduate and Master’s degrees in String Performance and Jazz Studies from the University of Tennessee (Knoxville) and studied with bassist…
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Travis BookMember of Grammy Award winning band The Infamous Stringdusters, Travis Book has played Upton basses on stage and in the studio for over 15 years. He tours with the ‘Dusters, hosts The Travis Book Happy Hour from Asheville, NC, and plays every Tuesday at his local venue 185 King…
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Victor WootenVictor Wooten, best known for his virtuosity on the bass guitar, is also a formidable double bass player. He’s added two Uptons to his lineup as he incorporates the acoustic bass into his music. Who is Victor Lemonte Wooten? “Who am I? Now, that’s a good question.” Victor Lemonte Wooten…
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