:::John DeBlase- bassist/composer/musical deviant:::
John originally hails from Hamilton, NJ where he grew up studying piano and saxophone in school. At the age of 13 he began playing electric bass around town in rock bands as well as the school jazz ensemble and pit orchestra. He took to the upright bass while attending Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA, where he majored in music. While in Allentown he studied jazz bass with Jazz Messenger Charles Fambrough, and composition/theory with notable avant-garde composer Dr. Douglas Ovens. Later on he studied jazz bass with Mike Richmond (NYU) and classical bass with Chris Clark (TCNJ).
While living in Philadelphia and pursuing a masters degree in music theory at Temple University, John worked full time as a sideman with the Brian Keith Trio , which had a very busy schedule performing in the tri-state area, as well as in pit orchestras and local big bands. He explored the Philly jazz scene, playing shows at Chris’ Jazz Cafe, and sitting in at Ortleib’s and LaRosa’s. He also frequently performed in Philly’s vibrant underground music scene with avant-metal trio Pads & Steel , which played several of his original compositions.
John currently resides in Queens, New York.
[News]
**The new Zevious record is finally OUT!! Contact me to BUY BUY BUY!!! You can order it directly from CD Baby (click the image link below)
**Recording is slated to begin on the new Altamira record in March!!
**An ongoing, studio based drum and bass collaboration with Jason Carr is also in the works. Plans are to release an EP in the near future.
** Jeremy Prouty’s new solo album "6 New Platitudes", which features JD on upright along with a multitude of great Philly musicians is out!! Go get it suckas!!
**The new Br’er record will feature some of JD’s crazy ambient upright work.
**Making an appearance on Kevin Hufnagel’s solo record!!
**Doing a mini-tour with Chakra Khan/Air Pirates in May!!
** Performing with Upholstery in Philly May 3rd!!
