Juiceman

music layout @ HOT FreeLayouts.com .. Jerome “The JuiceMan” Yancy is one of Detroit’s most hidden talent’s. With over Thirty years of experience, He has accomplished a lot in such a short period of time. Jerome started at an early age when he asked his father what was making that low thump in the music. His father said “That’s the Bass son.” From that day forward, Jerome has been doing what he loves playing the Bass. Not just electric Bass, but Bass Violin (Upright), as well as Tuba. “I love the low tones. The rumble you feel when the Bass hits you.” He started out in Elementary School with the Cello, and was quickly moved to Bass Violin. From there he went on to Remus Robinson Middle School where he studied about the history of who came before you! Everything from Jazz, Classical, Soul, Funk, Gospel, and R&B. His music teacher Donald Washington made sure you understood what you were playing, why, and how come.”We didn’t just learn the notes. We learned how to listen to music. How to feel what we heard.” From these lessons Jerome was playing well enough to play in the legendary group “Bird-Trane-Sco-Now!” Under the direction of Donald Washington, This group made up of teenage youths studied and played music of all the musical jazz masters! That was his first pro Band and first pro gig. “It was at the Ford Auditorium Downtown Detroit. “There was a contest, and first prize was this Trophy about three feet tall. We (BTSN!) won! I knew than, this is what I wanted to do!” While attending Remus Robinson Mr. Washington would invite his Musical friends over to the school to play, and to teach. Musicians like Marcus Belgrave, Roscoe Mitchell, Don Mayberry, Farq Z. Bey, and Spencer Barefield. Jerome went on to Osborn High School. There he took every Music class they offered. He also met Mr. Earl Van Dyke who was teaching there. Under the wing of Mr. Van Dyke, he was taught both sides of the music business. Mr. Van Dyke introduced him to his musical friends. Ralph Armstrong, Beans Bowles, Pistol Allen, Harold & Ray Mc Kinney, Ureil Jones, and Dr. Billy Taylor.” With these types of Musicians you can’t help but to learn something!” Mr. Van Dyke put him on the spot one night. Told Jerome that he couldn’t get a bass player for a gig and that he wanted Jerome to play that night. Little did Jerome know that he was about to play one of the most unforgettable gigs he ever played in his life.” Earl Van Dyke(piano), Marcus Belgrave(Trumpet), Beans Bowles(Sax), Pistol Allen(Drums), and Me Bass! I’ll Never Forget it!” That was the first of many. Jerome Later went on to Wayne State University. “Mr. Van Dyke got me a Classical Schalarship audition. I got the Scholarship and took Jazz studies.” While at WSU Jerome was a substitute (Bass) for the Traverse City Orchestra. Mr. Van Dyke got him a one -time gig with Smokey Robinson. Jerome played with different groups while in college; one went out on the road.”B.O.P. was doing a twenty city tour. Jerome packed up and went on the road. After the tour ended, Jerome came back to Detroit and has been playing with all types of groups in all types of genre of music. During the whole time, Jerome had a steady support team! His twin brother James Yancy! "James help me stay grounded and not lose focus on what or who I was playing music with!" Currently Jerome is working with his group”Moment’s Notice.” They are putting the finishing touches on their latest CD entitled “Cover That!” Jerome also is working on his Solo CD “Juice.” Look around. Everywhere you hear music being played Live! You just might see “THE JUICEMAN!”

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