Biography
As a young and upcoming bassist, Gerald Massoud, is able to play through any style of music from classical to jazz to country to hip-hop. Starting electric bass in high school, he moved to Tucson, Arizona to discover a new passion, playing the acoustic bass. While studying classical technique with Patrick Neher at the University of Arizona, Gerald Massoud worked with many local jazz musicians to learn the vocabulary needed to succeed in the professional world of bass playing. Having attended many different camps, lessons, and festivals, he has had the chance to study with Victor Wooten, John Clayton, Steve Bailey, Francois Rabbath, Brian Bromberg, Patrick Neher, and many other bass players.
Gerald Massoud performed with the University of Arizona School of Music Studio Jazz Ensemble, the Vocal Jazz Program, the Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Studio Jazz Combo through college. Through these ensembles and other experiences, he has played with notable musicians, such as: Alan Broadbent, John Heard, Wycliffe Gordon, and Bill Watrous. He recently received his Music and Business/Management degrees at the University of Arizona.
As an undergraduate, he was responsible for organizing -along with Patrick Neher- the rebirth and subsequent Arizona Bass Players Festival. Involved in every aspect of the festival, from booking the talent to arranging performance space, Gerald Massoud succeeded in the effort to present internationally known artists to the University of Arizona and the Tucson Community. Gerald Massoud recently moved to Austin, Texas to further his music career. So far, he has joined the premier salsa band in Austin, Salero, and now tours all over Texas.
The future is open for Gerald Massoud. He has the ability to become the next virtuosic bass player with the ability to lead the world of bass playing in a new direction. A few local bands he has performed with include Dakari Connection, Too Much, Relaxx, The Kate Becker Project, Salero, and Connor Cecil.
