About Jack
Jack Nissen is a bassist in the New York metro area, and is a sought-after player in the jazz, rock, funk, and soul genres. Jack also writes and performs his traditionally based original compositions written with a modern flair.
A dynamic bass player for over 13 years, Jack has performed with seasoned professionals including Randy Brecker, Jeff Hamilton, Terell Stafford, Rick Roe, Nate Winn, Marshall Gilkes, Marcus Elliot, and Brian Lynch.
Jack has studied under several teachers, most notably Robert Hurst and Maestro Ron Carter.
Jack has performed at numerous iconic venues including the Detroit Jazz Festival, Dizzy's Club, Minton's Playhouse, and The Stone Pony. He was a member of the University of Michigan Jazz ensemble from 2020-2024 whom with he toured the northeast and mentored students from inner cities. Jack also studied at the JAS Academy Aspen Summer Program in July 2023.
A dynamic bass player for over 13 years, Jack has performed with seasoned professionals including Randy Brecker, Jeff Hamilton, Terell Stafford, Rick Roe, Nate Winn, Marshall Gilkes, Marcus Elliot, and Brian Lynch.
Jack has studied under several teachers, most notably Robert Hurst and Maestro Ron Carter.
Jack has performed at numerous iconic venues including the Detroit Jazz Festival, Dizzy's Club, Minton's Playhouse, and The Stone Pony. He was a member of the University of Michigan Jazz ensemble from 2020-2024 whom with he toured the northeast and mentored students from inner cities. Jack also studied at the JAS Academy Aspen Summer Program in July 2023.
For venues, corporate events and parties, Jack offers jazz trios, quartets and quintets as well as rock, R&B, funk and party bands.
Jack can also be contacted for arrangements for full rhythm, saxophone, and three-horn bands and small-group arrangements. Copyist services are also available.
Jack offers lessons in upright bass, electric bass, music theory, improvisation, and college prep -- in person and virtually.
Jack can also be contacted for arrangements for full rhythm, saxophone, and three-horn bands and small-group arrangements. Copyist services are also available.
Jack offers lessons in upright bass, electric bass, music theory, improvisation, and college prep -- in person and virtually.