Rising Stars: Meet Jeremiah Edwards

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jeremiah Edwards. 

Jeremiah, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Well, I was born in Detroit Michigan but raised in the DMV area. I was homeschooled from 5th grade all the way to till the end of High school. I think Homeschooling was probably the greatest thing for me because it really allowed me more freedom in my life, like go to NYC to play or go on tour for a week, etc. I’ve been playing music all my life! But I started playing bass and jazz when I was 8 years old. 5. I started in this jazz program called the Jazz Academg of music run by the saxophonist Paul Carr and I he was my bass teacher for a year until he told my mom that I needed an actual bass private teacher, and so I started studying under the great D.C bassist Pepe Gonzalez for about 4-5 years. I also enrolled in another jazz program called the Blues Alley Youth orchestra directed by the bassist Michael Bowie. I think things in my life really started to kick off when I met Christian Scott in New York when I was around 13. He would do this master class at Manhattan school of music every year and I would attend them. Me and him really connected through that program and he was like a mentor for me back then. He was also the one introduced me to another big mentor in my life right now Antoine Roney, and I think I wouldn’t be where I am musically if it weren’t for Antoine. Antoine really showed/still showing me how to really play this music at the highest level, and I really owe a lot to him. Through Antoine I got to got to create relationships with folks like Lenny White, Buster Willams, Ron Carter, Stanley Clarke, really all the older musicians in the community that I look up to right now. Throughout my life I’ve got to study with/ be mentored with some great bass players like Robert Hurst, Ralphe, Armstrong, John Clayton, Rodney Whittaker, Ron Carter, Buster Willams and the list goes on. I really owe it to these guys as well. 

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
A pretty smooth road for the most part. I think the biggest thing for me was learning how to have good communication with folks and knowing when to really speak up for yourself. I think I’m slowly getting better at that. Also being more confident in my ideas. 

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Well, I’m a bass player first. I’m also a beatmaker/producer. I’m proud of both. What sets me apart is my creativity and my ability to adapt in situations (Musically and non-musically) Also the amount of musical knowledge I have at my age. Mostly on jazz. And to be able to insert that knowledge in any music genre. 

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @siriusbisthefuture

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