Jayla Chee
Rising Bass Virtuoso
Emerging jazz bassist blending classical training with contemporary improvisation and nature-inspired compositions.
About
Jayla Chee is a jazz bassist and composer originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, now based in New York. She began studying upright bass at age 15 after initially playing trumpet, and earned her bachelor's degree at Juilliard School under Gerald Cannon. She has performed at prestigious venues including Monterey Jazz Festival, Carnegie Hall's National Youth Orchestra, and regularly appears at NYC jazz clubs.
Music Style
Chee's approach combines solid foundational jazz technique with contemporary sensibilities. Her playing is characterized by melodic awareness and emotional depth, drawing inspiration from nature and jazz legends like Herbie Hancock and Elis Regina.
Background
- Hometown
- San Francisco Bay Area, California
- Education
- Juilliard School
- Instruments
- bass
- Active
- 2010s-present
Similar Artists
If you like Joshua Redman, Billy Drummond — you'll love this artist
Notable Collaborations
Upcoming Events
Jayla Chee's next NYC show is Sunday, July 12 at Smalls.