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Shane Allessio
electric bass
Shane is a bass player of both the acoustic and electric persuasion, as well as a composer/arranger. He resides in Boston and is currently studying bass with Jim Stinnett. Allessio has performed with a variety of successful musicians and bands including Rufus Reid, Joe Hunt, Dino Govoni, Dan Wilson, Tom Arey, Everett Pendleton, Rob Gourlay, Jim Stinnett, Nomad Stories, 3ve, and has even toured Japan with pianist Makoto Takenaka. In addition to his live performing credits, Allessio has also recorded with Tom Arey, Everett Pendleton, Rob Gourlay, Jim Stinnett, and can be heard on Asia Mei's album "Shards."
Aside from “the Change,” Shane’s other music projects include:
New Hampshire Bassfest: (June 25-28, 2008)
A unique combination of both a festival and educational environment, bass students at all levels of ability
have the opportunity to participate in performance classes, lectures, labs & demonstrations with world-class
performers and teachers.
Shane Alessio Bass Band: (SABB)
A small big band comprised of bassists, Shane’s projected personnel includes: Joe Hunt (drums), Rufus Reid
(double bass), Jim Stinnett, Dave Buda, & Steve Bailey (“horns” aka electric basses), Dino Govoni (tenor sax),
and Todd Johnson (6-string bass phenom, “guitar”).
All arrangements are composed and conducted by Allessio, and one of his tunes will be a feature for Rufus
Reid and guest Rob Gourlay playing my arrangement of “Visitation” - A Dedication to Sam Jones and Paul
Chambers. Check it out at New Hampshire Bassfest 2008!
Secret Chambers:
Allessio is also currently part of an educational presentation with fellow bassist Jim Stinnett called "Secret
Chambers," a dissection of the soloing styles and techniques of bass great Paul Chambers. Presentations have
been seen at last years International Society of Bassists Convention, the New Hampshire Bassfest, and other
locations.
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