John Mesoloras
Bassist, Educator
Bio
Bio
Originally from Chicago, Bassist, John Mesoloras has been active on the Madison scene for the past 20 years. He regularly performs on both electric (fretted and fretless), and double bass, with a wide range of groups.
Originally from Chicago, Bassist, John Mesoloras has been active on the Madison scene for the past 20 years. He regularly performs on both electric (fretted and fretless), and double bass, with a wide range of groups.
The son of Greek immigrants, he has a global perspective as a musician, bringing that sensibility, to every project.
The son of Greek immigrants, he has a global perspective as a musician, bringing that sensibility, to every project.
John received his bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where as a member of the premier jazz small group, he traveled to, and performed at Montreux Jazz Festival, as well as the North Sea Jazz Festival in 1996 and again in 1999. In 2008 He completed a a master’s degree in Music Performance from the University of Wisconsin Madison. His primary teachers were Jeff Eckels, and Richard Davis.
John received his bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where as a member of the premier jazz small group, he traveled to, and performed at Montreux Jazz Festival, as well as the North Sea Jazz Festival in 1996 and again in 1999. In 2008 He completed a a master’s degree in Music Performance from the University of Wisconsin Madison. His primary teachers were Jeff Eckels, and Richard Davis.
Highlights include performances in Mantova, Italy and the Telluride Jazz Festival, both with Gerri DiMaggio.
Highlights include performances in Mantova, Italy and the Telluride Jazz Festival, both with Gerri DiMaggio.
During the day, he is the orchestra teacher at Mount Horeb Middle and High Schools, a position he’s held for the past 19 years.
During the day, he is the orchestra teacher at Mount Horeb Middle and High Schools, a position he’s held for the past 19 years.
Music
Music
Two Sticky Nickels
Two Sticky Nickels
John Mesoloras, bass • Les Thimmig, saxophone • Paul Hastil Piano,• John Becker Drums
01 Two Sticky Nickels.mp3
Trepidation
Trepidation
John Mesoloras, bass • Paul Hastil PIano,• John Becker Drums
01 Trepidation.mp3
Waltz For Walrus
Waltz For Walrus
John Mesoloras, bass • Les Thimmig, saxophone • Paul Hastil Piano,• John Becker Drums
01 Waltz for Walrus.mp3
Gigs
Gigs
Regular Gigs
Regular Gigs
- Don't Mess with Cupid, Funk & Soul
- Gerri DiMaggio, World Jazz
- Joe Scalissi and the Happy Hour Orchestra, Rat Pack
- Grupo Candela, Salsa
- Charanga Agoza, Cuban Dance Music
- Mambo Blue, Latin Jazz
- The Brian Whitty Group, Events
- Madison Jazz Jam, Educational Jam Sessions
- John Mesoloras Trio, Jazz
Other Gigs (as a sub)
Other Gigs (as a sub)
- Accoplados, Latin
- The Big Payback, R&B, Funk
- The (former) Clyde Stubblefield All-All Stars, funk
- The Funky JBeez, Funk and Soul
- Lo Marie
- Local Musical Theater Productions
- Jerry Awards, HS musical theater awards show
Teaching
Teaching