Ahmed McLemore
Emerging Bass Star
Ahmed McLemore brings a fresh voice to jazz—hard-swinging grooves with youthful honesty and deep roots to Detroit tradition.
JazzHard BopContemporary
About
Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Ahmed McLemore studies jazz double bass at Oberlin Conservatory, currently in his fourth year under Gerald Cannon. He lives in Dallas, Texas and has performed with student ensembles and faculty in high-profile venues including SFJAZZ. He is active in the 2023-24 Oberlin Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble.
Music Style
McLemore’s style blends hard-swinging Detroit groove, traditional jazz bass foundations, and evolving modern improvisational ideas.
Background
- Hometown
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Education
- Oberlin Conservatory of Music
- Instruments
- bass
- Active
- 2020s-present
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Upcoming Events
Ahmed McLemore's next NYC show is Monday, August 24 at The Django.