Walking Jazz Lines For Bass

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Jay Hungerford received his degree in Music Education from SIU-C. He performs at jazz festivals and clinics across the country. He has taught at the University of Missouri - St. Louis, Fontbonne College, Meramac College and has been a member of the Webster University Jazz Faculty in St. Louis MO for over 2 decades. Jay was acknowledged as "Best Local Bassist" by the Riverfront Times. Concerts include performances with Herb Ellis, Mundell Lowe, Bill Charlap, Buddy Defranco, Richie Cole, Scott Hamilton, Chris Potter, Roger Williams, Vanessa Rubin, Maynard Ferguson, Bill Watrous, Eddie Higgins, Warren Vache, Howard Alden, Ralph Sutton, Jay McShann, Carl Fontana, Jake Hanna, Butch Miles, Grady Tate, Joe Ascione, Johnny Varro, Bob Draga, Mike Vax, Bobby Shew, Tom Hook, The St Louis Symphony and others. He has over 60 recordings to his credit including 26 Integrity Worship recordings.

Using the exact methods and lesson plans found in this book, Jay has produced a variety of proteges who have since gone on to acclaim and notoriety, not limited to Avishai Cohen (Chick Corea, International Vamp Band), Neil Caine (Harry Connick, Jr.). Jay is a member of the worship team at Grace Church in Maryland Heights, MO. He currently travels the world with the jazz band Cornet Chop Suey.

On the play-along tracks, Jay uses a Yamaha BB5000a (pictured). He also plays a Warrior Signature 5-string, an early 20s Juzek Upright and travels with a Yamaha Silent Bass, saving extra expenses at airports.