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John Bass is an Associate Professor of Music and Director of the Mike Curb Institute for Music at Rhodes College. He holds a B.M. from the University of Southern Mississippi and M.M. and Ph.D. in historical musicology from the University of Memphis. His research focuses on amplifying underrepresented voices in jazz history and innovative pedagogy, as highlighted in his 2023 article on reframing blues education. Bass teaches courses such as 'Music and Community in Memphis' and 'Audio Engineering,' emphasizing local cultural engagement. He is a guitarist with performances alongside artists like Bobby Rush and Eddie Cotton, including a notable 2021 recording of 'America the Beautiful.' Active in Memphis arts, he serves on the Recording Academy’s education committee and boards of ArtsMemphis and the Overton Park Shell.
- Education: B.M., University of Southern Mississippi; M.M. and Ph.D., University of Memphis.
Bass’s research and teaching intersect music history, community, and pedagogy. His work critiques racial narratives in music education and explores Memphis’s musical legacy. Articles address topics from blues curriculum reform to archival biographies of local musicians. His performances blend scholarly and artistic engagement, such as blending historical scholarship with modern recording projects.
His service includes leadership roles in local arts organizations and advocacy for Memphis schools, highlighted in the '901 Soul Stories' series. Bass is developing new courses like 'Songwriting in Memphis' (Spring 2024), furthering his commitment to connecting music with community.
