I'm Bryon Hankins, a bassist with 30+ years of performance experience. I've performed and recorded with notable artists and toured internationally, bringing groove, depth, and energy to stages from jazz clubs to major venues. I love collaborating across genres and mentoring others who are passionate about music. Currently, I serve as the bassist for Tortilla Soup, Lucky Devils Band, and New Community Church Oakland, while also freelancing for multiple artists. I studied Performance at Berklee College of Music and continue to learn and share knowledge through jazz education programs I’ve been part of, such as Jazz Mobile and Music Dojo Jazz Improvisation classes.…

Bryon Hankins

I'm Bryon Hankins, a bassist with 30+ years of performance experience. I've performed and recorded with notable artists and toured internationally, bringing groove, depth, and energy to stages from jazz clubs to major venues. I love collaborating across genres and mentoring others who are passionate about music. Currently, I serve as the bassist for Tortilla Soup, Lucky Devils Band, and New Community Church Oakland, while also freelancing for multiple artists. I studied Performance at Berklee College of Music and continue to learn and share knowledge through jazz education programs I’ve been part of, such as Jazz Mobile and Music Dojo Jazz Improvisation classes.…

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I’m Bryon Hankins, a bassist with 30+ years of performance experience. I’ve performed and recorded with notable artists and toured internationally, bringing groove, depth, and energy to stages from jazz clubs to major venues. I love collaborating across genres and mentoring others who are passionate about music.

Currently, I serve as the bassist for Tortilla Soup, Lucky Devils Band, and New Community Church Oakland, while also freelancing for multiple artists. I studied Performance at Berklee College of Music and continue to learn and share knowledge through jazz education programs I’ve been part of, such as Jazz Mobile and Music Dojo Jazz Improvisation classes.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Bassist at Self-employed / Music Performance Career
January 1, 1988 - Present
30+ year performance experience as a professional bassist; current bassist for Tortilla Soup, Lucky Devils Band, New Community Church Oakland; freelance bassist for multiple artists.
Bassist at Jazz at Lincoln Centers (Toni Blackman collaboration)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Bassist for Hip Hop ambassador Toni Blackman for Jazz at Lincoln Centers, 2005 American Music Abroad program and tour.

Education

Performance Major at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other