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Multi-instrumentalist Cary "the Label Guy" Jordan was born in Jacksonville, Florida in 1978. Cary's music career has spanned 15 years as a bassist, during which time he has appreared in several projects stretching from Hip-Hop, Jazz, Funk, Experimental, Progressive, Ambient and Rock. Some projects include, The Architect Sound(Founding member), Intercooled, Batsauce, Heavenly Noise, Artesian and Equinoxx to name a few. At age 8, Cary learned to play the violin after a long love of strings. Cary later learned to play the cello, viola, double bass, saxophone, guitar and bass guitar. Cary attended Jacksonville's Douglas Anderson School of the Arts (DASOTA), where he played the electric and double bass. There he was classically trained in jazz and classical studies.
Cary entered the music scene in 1994 as the bassist for his first band Equinoxx (contemporary jazz). Equinoxx was formed with fellow Douglas Anderson School of the Arts music major Jeff Byrd (now drummer for J. Dash and Fusebox Funk) and saxophonist Juan Roland. The group quickly grew in notoriety for being young and talented. They performed at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival (America's second largest Jazz Festival) opening for Ken Navarro. At only 16, this was Cary's first major performance in front of thousands of spectators. In 2002 Cary joined the metal–rock band Intercooled. With them he opened for major rock acts like CKY, Shinedown and Trapt. Cary later joined forces with singer Kyle Hallman to form The Architect Sound, which stayed in development for 4 years, during which time the band wrote and recorded constantly. After much deliberation, In late 2007, Cary decided to leave TAS, in persuit of a broader career. The Architect Sound released their EP in August of 2008, without Cary.
Today Cary is the bassist for J. Dash and Fusebox Funk, a powerful merger of Hip Hop, Funk and Rock. Cary is also a loyal Warwick Bass Guitars endorser, often regarded as one of the finest bass manufacturers in the world. In 2007, Cary commissioned the company to make his 'Cary Jordan' Custom Streamer Stage I bass, which he now uses as his main instrument. 'The Label Guy' exclusively plays Warwick basses in the studio and on stage, and has developed an extensive relationship with the company. His Warwick Artist Profile can be seen Here:(Cary Jordan's Warwick Artist Profile) . Cary is also featured on the Warwick.de website on several of the the products pages. In 2009, Cary Jordan signed endorsement deals with both Gallien-Krueger(amps and cabs) and SnapJack instrument cables.
Cary has formed powerful alliances with some of the music industry's top bassists. Some have taken Cary under their wing to help propel his career into new dimensions. Cary affectionately said this about his friendships with his peers, some of whom were inspirations to him growing up:
"I am always amazed that I have the opportunity to actually hang out with and speak to some of my most influential idols. Coming up as a young and hungry bassist, I listened to these guys constantly, but never did I ever dream they would eventually become friends, much less help me and my career! My bassist friends are truly a blessing to me. They have given me so much, from inspiration to great licks and an inside track into the music industry".
In October 2008, Cary was featured in Bass Player Magazine which greatly helped his national exposure. Michael Phelan, CEO of Nuerra Records called Cary "One the most innovative bass player's that I have heard!" Ben Jones, bassist for the Neville Brothers said, "There are quite a number of players out there that can't hold a candle to what I've heard from Cary and I sincerely mean that! We are equally big fans of each other and I am prouder that we are friends! "
Cary's style invokes disciplines from all genres. His influences are genre splitting and it shows in his unique abilities and style. Cary is one of the few bassists that are capable of playing, literally, any form of music. He prides himself on his ability to adapt to new settings and ideas. As time moves forward, one thing can be assured, Cary Jordan will be a musician to watch, as he sonically powers his way to the top.
Over Cary's 15 year career as a bassist, he has had the opportunity to share the stage with the following notable performers:
Galactic
Chali 2na of Jurassic 5
Ozomatli
Mr. Lif
The Bravery
Against Me!
Trapt
Shinedown
CKY
Keller Williams
Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk
The Everyone Orchestra
Jon Fishman
Michael Kang
JJ Grey and Mofro
The New Mastersounds
Lettuce
The Motet
Dirty Dozen Brass Band
TR3 Featuring Tim Reynolds
Arrested Development
The Polyphonic Spree
Spoon
Perpetual Groove
Pepper
Motion City Soundtrack
The Usuals
The Legendary JC's
Whole Wheat Bread
Lifehouse
Rooney
The Expendables
Strut
Inca Maya
Space Medicine
Col. Bruce and the Quark Alliance
DubConscious
Ken Navarro
.. Warwick NAMM video, featuring TM Stevens, Emma Anzai, Jonas Hellborg and Cary Jordan.