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Nate Jones On Bass

Nate Jones, professionally known as "Nate Jones On Bass" or simply “NJOB,” is an American bassist, songwriter, and producer. He has worked with many recognized names in the music industry, sharing the stage with iconic established acts including Stevie Wonder, Jay Z, Justin Timberlake, Usher, J.Lo, Chris Brown, and Trey Songz.[1] Jones has also graced the big screen by playing bass in the 2008 film Cadillac Records, which featured Beyoncé, Gabrielle Union, and Cedric the Entertainer, among other Hollywood talent. In addition to playing bass, he has also scored for film and television. His professional performances include television appearances on BET, Jimmy Kimmel Live, VH1’s Save The Music, The Wendy Williams Show, Billboard Music Awards, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, and the ESPN Sports Humanitarian Awards. He's produced live shows as well as studio recordings for artists and served as musical director for various bands ranging from straight ahead jazz to R&B, soul, gospel and hip-hop.[2] Nate is credited as bassist and additional producer of “Let Nas Down” by J. Cole on the 2013 album Born Sinner. Jones' work can also be heard on recordings like "In the Morning," "Apparently", "Runaway", "January 28th" by J. Cole. Nate recorded with Swiss Beatz for the Epix series Godfather of Harlem; "Tequila" by Earth Gang; and "Static" by Ari Lennox. On August 4, 2022, Nate Jones performed at Carnegie Hall with D-Nice for Club Quarantine Live alongside guests Jadakiss, Styles P, The Lox, Ashanti, Slick Rick, Hezekiah Walker and Queen Latifah. In 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 shutdown, Nate launched the clothing line “Musicians Are Essential” to raise awareness on the necessary creative healing that musicians bring to the world, especially during history’s darkest moments.

Nate Jones On Bass

Early life and career

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Nate was born in the Bronx, New York City where his interest in music began at a young age picking up both bass and drums in church. He developed his technique with formal training at the Bloomingdale School of Music in New York, where he played with the jazz band and gospel choir.[3] He pursued his higher education at State University of New York at Purchase where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz Performance.[4] Following his time in this music program at SUNY Purchase, Nate paid his dues by working with many musicians around NYC from cover bands to local open mics. Before joining the Trey Songz Experience, early in his career Nate toured with R&B singer Lyfe Jennings as musical director,[5] and as part of jazz saxophonist Mike Phillips' band.[6] Over the course of his career as a touring musician, NJOB has traveled internationally playing on six continents in over twenty countries.

Discography

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Studio Albums

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With Mike Phillips

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With J. Cole

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Singles

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With Various Artists

Other career ventures

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In addition to playing bass, Nate Jones has been the front man of the open mic Taste The Stage,[12] held at various venues in NYC, since 2005. In 2008, he joined the cast of Cadillac Records as a part of the band of Etta James played by Beyoncé.[13] In 2013, he launched his clothing brand Turn The Bass Up, which promoted his first solo single of the same name released on June 3, 2014.[14]

Appearances and Performances

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Tours

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References

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  4. ^ "Nate Jones: Visionary Bassist and Extraordinary Multitasker - Revive Music". revive-music.com. Retrieved 2015-10-30.
  5. ^ "Nate Jones on Bass with Lyfe Jennings - YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
  6. ^ "Mike Phillips - MP3". smooth-jazz.de. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
  7. ^ M.P.3, 2010-07-27, retrieved 2022-08-02
  8. ^ Ari Lennox – Static, retrieved 2022-08-02
  9. ^ Godfather of Harlem (Ft. Cruel Youth) – Black River, retrieved 2022-08-02
  10. ^ EARTHGANG (Ft. T-Pain) – Tequila, retrieved 2022-08-02
  11. ^ "TRACK 9. "TEQUILA" FEAT". Twitter. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  12. ^ "Taste the Stage with Nate Jones - dromNYC.com". dromnyc.com. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
  13. ^ Cadillac Records
  14. ^ "Turn the bass Up | Nate Jones On Bass". natejonesonbass.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
  15. ^ Butta (2009-06-16). "Eric Benét Hosts The New Season Of 'Lyric Cafe'". SoulBounce. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  16. ^ "Watch Young Jeezy Perform "F.A.M.E." on Late Show with David Letterman". Complex. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  17. ^ Nial, Zach (2010-07-06), Trey Songz, Unplugged, retrieved 2022-08-02
  18. ^ Trey Songz: My Moment (Reality-TV), DuBose Entertainment, 2010-06-29, retrieved 2022-08-02
  19. ^ Saturday Sessions: Emily King performs "Look At Me Now", retrieved 2022-08-02
  20. ^ A Kind Of Magic – Coke Studio Session, retrieved 2022-08-02
  21. ^ ""BMW PERFORMANCE SERIES" TO SHINE SPOTLIGHT ON URBAN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT". www.press.bmwgroup.com. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  22. ^ "Apr 23, 2007: John Legend / Corinne Bailey Rae at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden New York, New York, United States | Concert Archives". www.concertarchives.org. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  23. ^ The JYP Tour in NYC ad. at Madison Square Garden Marquee, retrieved 2022-08-02
  24. ^ "BET and BET J Shine for Black History Month with an Awe-Inspiring Lineup of Music Specials, Original Shows and New Movie Premieres Every Sunday". www.betpressroom.com. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  25. ^ "Mario, Trey Songz & Day 26 Announce BET 106 & Park Tour". ThisisRnB.com - New R&B Music, Artists, Playlists, Lyrics. 2009-09-23. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  26. ^ "Trey Songz: Road to the 2011 BET Awards". BET. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
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