There is strength in diversity. A dynamic that clearly defines the style of Jeffery's playing.
Whether its pop, jazz ,reggae, funk ,hip hop, regardless of the genre, Jeffrey’s approach is
always authentic and distinctive complimenting any music he plays.The legendary Chubby Checker, the world renowned tenor Placido Domingo,
the American classical composer Aron Copeland, David Bowie ,Floetry,
Dr.Dre ,Amel Larrieux and rock / funk legend Sly Stone are but a few on the growing
roster of artist Jeffrey has recorded, toured and/or performed with.
Born and raised in the Bronx, N.Y. his introduction to playing music was at the
Harlem School Of Arts .After which he attended Johnny Colon's East Harlem School
Of Music studying under the guidance of N.Y.'s premier latin musicians such as Victor
Venegas, Ray Cruz and Johnny Colon .There he received a scholarship to the Westchester
Conservatory Of Music to perform with the youth orchestra where he then had the honor of
being conducted by the American classical composer Aron Copeland. While his formal training
flourished,he maintained a strong connection to what was happening in the N.Y. music
scene.Some of his early recording sessions were with Def Jam Recordings for Russell Simmons
and Rick Rubin .From N.Y. he moved to L.A. where he was encouraged by his mentor Larry Graham,
to stay. Jeffrey soon found what was to become longtime friends and colleagues in what was known
then as the L.A. underground music scene which led to collaborations with members of Fishbone,
The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Ice T and the Rhyme Syndicate/Zulu Nation, Macy Gray, N’Dea Davenport
(Brand New Heavies)and even British artist such as Dave Wakeling(The English Beat)Steve Winwood
and Dave Stewart (The Eurythmics).Very much like his time in N.Y. as a teenager surrounded by artist like
Jaco Pastorius,Vernon Reid, and even the soon to be discovered Lenny Kravitz, his musical history
is a testament to the diversity in his playing.
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Presently living in Los Angels and Japan,Jeffrey has developed a new approach with the bass
by now creating soundscapes....keyboard sounds, drum sounds, guitar sounds, giving
Jeffrey a distinctive and new approach to the instrument unlike the contemporary bassist.
Now taking his sound to Europe and abroad with such artist as BBC radio host Gilles Petersen,
Jazz/funk organist Brian Auger, Ben Westbeech ,Brazilian songstress Tita Lima and Japanese
R&B/hip hop artist such as Keyco, Twigy, Zebra and Hifana, audiences worldwide are now
listening and enjoying the sound of Jeffrey Connor.I've performed,played,recorded,produced and or toured with artist here and abroad...(trust me...it's pretty diverse....lol..)
Amp Fiddler,Floetry,Matt Sorum(Velvet Revolver,Guns &Roses),David Bowie,Poe,Lili Haydn,Afrika Islam,Donald-D,Black Thought(The Roots)Russell Simmons & Rick Rubin,Dr.Dre,JDavey,Sa-Ra,Barrinton Levy,Fishbone,Trulio Disgracias,Placido Domingo,Dave Wakeling(English Beat,General Public),Gilles Peterson,Tita Lima,Ben Westbeech,Ray Manzarek(The Doors)Brian Auger &The Oblivion Express,Rino Latina,Habit,Steve Winwood,El Debarge,Amel Larrieux,Keyco,Sy Smith,Tashan,Soil and Pimp Sessions,Hifana,Kim Hill,Medusa,Twigy,Ronald Isley,Jaco Pastorius(we also played basketball 2 on 2 once...he had a ridiculous jumper....Celtic fan...lol),Kenny Burrell,Ken McIntyre,Lionel Cole,Harliegh Cole,Anthony Wilson,The Busboys,Aron Copland,Will Calhoun & Corey Glover(Living Colour),George Clinton,Felecia Collins (David Letterman & Paul Schaffer CBS Orchestra)Kevin Federline,Kristen Vigard,Mickey Champion,Keb Mo,Will I Am & George Pajon(The Blackeye Peas),The Toledo Show,N'Dambi,N'Dea Davenport(The Brand New Heavies)Babystone,Race Of Angeles,Sly Stone and the list keeps growing...lol..
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