Jordan Kahn Music Company - Bass Player

Bassist is needed in Dallas, United States.

Client: Jordan Kahn Music Company

Location: Dallas, TX

Contract: Contract

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and skilled Bassist who is well-versed in standard Top 40 party band music to perform on the bass for high-end private events (weddings, corporate parties, etc.). The ideal candidate is a bassist who knows the record bass parts to standard Top 40 songs, is able to play with a click-track, and can play in multiple styles. The bassist must bring their own bass and plug-ins to go direct (DI) into our audio system. No amplifiers are allowed on stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the record bass parts to songs on the JKMC Song List
• Ability to perform 3-4 hour sets (sometimes with minimal breaks)
• Perform in occasional cocktail hours (instrumental jazz or pop duos, trios, quartets) when needed. Extra pay is often included for these.
• Perform in the occasional wedding ceremony (instrumental jazz or pop duo, trio, or quartet) when needed. Extra pay is often included for these.
• Have a positive attitude with other musicians and bandleaders

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a party band (or similar style) bassist
• Ability to perform multiple styles, including Top 40, rock, Latin, jazz, big band, etc.
• Ability to play with a click track and backing tracks
• Must own their own bass and appropriate gear (cables, pedals, etc.)
• Must own a small amp in the event of being added to an event’s cocktail hour or ceremony
• Must have an easy to work with, “go with the flow” attitude
• Must be willing to pass a mandatory paid New Bassist Training before being offered gigs

Preferred

• Willing to travel

Compensation

Pay is $300 per local event (wage could increase depending on distance traveled from van pick-up) on an event-to-event basis as a freelance contractor (all offers optional), with the opportunity for added bonuses on an event-to-event basis.

Pay: $300.00 per day

Work Location: In person

Additional Information

Rate is $300 per gig and increases depending on distance traveled from DFW.

ALL APPLICANTS must submit video (at least 1, up to 3) of themselves performing to the below Dropbox link. The video must be of the applicant performing in a Top40, or similar, setting.

ONLY APPLICATIONS WITH VIDEO SUBMISSIONS BELOW WILL BE CONSIDERED

https://www.dropbox.com/request/j4lp0mqswbzoccxlc00r

No visible tattoos. Corporate look ONLY.