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Andrew Jones serves as Lecturer in Jazz/Electric Bass at Reed College's Music Department, where he has shaped curriculum since arriving in Portland in 2009. His faculty role bridges academic instruction with professional artistry across multiple performance genres.
His creative expertise spans:
- Jazz improvisation and electric bass technique
- Balkan folk music interpretation
- Experimental theater accompaniment
- Avant-garde composition and recording
Notable projects include the duo 'The Crenshaw'—documented on a self-titled album merging vocal/bass counterpoint with 90s EDM aesthetics—and his art song initiative 'and/or you.' Jones maintains an active performance profile through collaborations with Julia Holter, Barbez, and Teton across Europe, Australia, and North America.
At Reed, he delivers specialized instruction in jazz and electric bass while mentoring students through private lessons. His teaching integrates field experience from venues ranging from Portland jazz clubs to experimental theater spaces, emphasizing practical musicianship over theoretical research.
