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Jacob  Gryn

Jacob Gryn

Bass Player/Songwriter
London

Summary

Jacob Gryn, a London-born and raised musician, has made a name for himself as a highly skilled Bassist at just 21 years old. He has had the privilege of performing with a diverse range of artists in esteemed venues such as O2 Shepard's Bush Empire, The Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scotts, OMEARA, The Jazz Cafe, and Pizza Express Live! + many other. Notably, he has showcased his talent at renowned festivals including Cross The Tracks, Love Supreme, Cheltenham Music Festival, We Out Here, and The London Jazz Festival.


In addition to his exceptional bass playing, Jacob is actively involved in songwriting and composition. He collaborates with various artists, merging his own ideas with their creative vision to produce beautiful pieces of music.


Teaching comes naturally to Jacob, due to his comprehensive education at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music, BIMM, Tomorrow's Warriors and The Royal Academy, this has led to an exposure to many different teaching styles. With his vast interest in a wide range of genres, he consistently finds innovative and captivating ways to keep students engaged and present.


He has organized and produced music events and has also worked part-time in the hospitality industry, cultivating excellent interpersonal skills and a knack for finding effective solutions. With his ability to connect with people, he leaves a lasting impression on everyone he encounters.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sultan Stevenson

Upright Bass
London
01.2018 - Current

1/3 of the Sultan Stevenson Trio. Playing the upright bass for Sultan Stevenson in venues such as, The Jazz Cafe, Ronnie Scotts, Pizza Express Live!, The Purcell Room, We Out Here Festival, Love Supreme Festival.


Two Album recordings with the Sultan Stevenson Trio and Quintet. Featuring: Soweto Kinch, Denys Baptist, Joel Waters and Josh Short.


Playing vibrant and high energy jazz music, deep routed in the culture whilst also pushing the boundaries and exploring new sounds.

Talia Rae

Bass and Writing
London
01.2020 - Current

Playing Bass, live and on recordings and Songwriting for an upcoming young artist Talia Rae.


Playing beautifully written songs with a variety of different sonics aswell as genre crossing. All played on the electric bass using a multitude of different FX pedals and various other units.

Matt Felix

Bass
London
01.2023 - Current

Playing Bass on live shows and recordings for upcoming Artist, Matt Felix.


Music Event Promoter

12th Knot Bar/Sea Containers Hotel (LORE Group)
London
09.2020 - 12.2022

Organized and produced and played bi-monthly residency at the 12th Knot Bar Sponsored by Bombay Sapphire. Hosting a wide range of musicians including: Sultan Stevenson, Elias Atkinson, Secret Night Gang, Akin Soul, Mackwood, Josh Short, Rupert Cox, Joel Waters, Tom Step and many more!

Music Event Promoter

Bar Doña
London
01.2020 - 03.2022

Booking and Hosting Music shows at underground bar in Stoke Newington. Bringing together musicians of different ages from all over london to curate one off shows.

Songwriter

Freelance
London
01.2022 - Current

Freelance Songwriter for a range of different artists and genres basedin London with production ability on Logic Pro X and Ableton.

Electric Bass and Theory

Teaching
London
05.2019 - Current

Currently privately teaching 3 students (separately) with ages ranging from 8-15. Teaching Bass playing of various genres as well as how music theory can be incorporated into learning that too.

Freelance Video Editor

daata.art
London
01.2018 - Current

Editing social media content, Trailer, Playlist and various other projects for digital art space - Daata.


Daata is the leading online gallery for discovering, streaming and collecting digital artworks.

Waiter/Bartender/Kitchen Hand

Cafe Deco
07.2022 - 05.2023

Working part-time as a Waiter, bartending shift as well as helping out in the kitchen.


Café Deco is a bar, restaurant & wine shop in Bloomsbury by Anna Tobias and the 40 Maltby Street team.

Bartender

The Prince N22
London
12.2019 - 12.2020

Working as a Bartender in a Neighborhood Pub in Bounds green. With various kitchen residencies, giving me experience working with a large variety of different foods and chefs. Whilst also teaching me how to properly communicate with customers and work in the hospitality industry.

Education

Bachelor of Music - Jazz Perfomance And Compostion

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music And Dance
London, UK
09.2019 - Current

Diploma in Popular Music Performance -

British Insititute of Modern Music (BIMM)
London, UK
09.2018 - 08.2023

10 GCSEs (A* Music And Art) -

Highgate Woods Secondary School
London, UK
09.2013 - 07.2018

Advanced Jazz Perfomance -

Tomorrow's Warriors
London, UK

Advanced Jazz Performance -

Junior Royal Academy of Music
London, UK

Advanced Music Performance -

Jazz House - Christian McBride
New Jersey, USA

Skills

    Bass playing

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Software

Logic Pro X

Ableton Live

Photoshop (Basic)

Lightroom

FInal Cut Pro

Timeline

Matt Felix

Bass
01.2023 - Current

Waiter/Bartender/Kitchen Hand

Cafe Deco
07.2022 - 05.2023

Songwriter

Freelance
01.2022 - Current

Music Event Promoter

12th Knot Bar/Sea Containers Hotel (LORE Group)
09.2020 - 12.2022

Talia Rae

Bass and Writing
01.2020 - Current

Music Event Promoter

Bar Doña
01.2020 - 03.2022

Bartender

The Prince N22
12.2019 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Music - Jazz Perfomance And Compostion

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music And Dance
09.2019 - Current

Electric Bass and Theory

Teaching
05.2019 - Current

Diploma in Popular Music Performance -

British Insititute of Modern Music (BIMM)
09.2018 - 08.2023

Sultan Stevenson

Upright Bass
01.2018 - Current

Freelance Video Editor

daata.art
01.2018 - Current

10 GCSEs (A* Music And Art) -

Highgate Woods Secondary School
09.2013 - 07.2018

Advanced Jazz Perfomance -

Tomorrow's Warriors

Advanced Jazz Performance -

Junior Royal Academy of Music

Advanced Music Performance -

Jazz House - Christian McBride
Jacob GrynBass Player/Songwriter