About the Artist
RISHON ODEL is a pro composer, bassist, producer, and arranger (Brian Culbertson, Najee, Julius Wilson, Cissy Houston, Marvin Winans, Riley Richard, Phil Perry, Me’Lisa Morgan, Donnie McClurkin, Special Gift, “Stevie J” Jordan, Walter Kemp 3). Pro music credentials include:
- Collaborations with Aria, Jacob Moon, Faab Choir, Rey Scott (The Sun Ra Arkestra), Bobby Militello (Dave Brubeck Quartet), Donnie McClurkin, Dom Famularo, Marvin Winans, “Stevie J” Jordan, Ron Winans, Steven Ford, Special Gift, B. Chase Williams, Dawkins & Dawkins, The Clark Sisters, Kay Morris, King Heritage, Kuzh, William Murphy, Jaman, J. Moss, Ricky McKinnie (five blind boys), The Fantastic Violinaires, Orlando Wright, R.W. Shambac, Bishop Desmond Tutu, Deneice Williams, Najee, Brian Culbertson, Dodo Green, Jimmy Gomes & The Jazz Example, Dan Hull, Meli’sa Morgan, Sydnee Winters, Alex Bugnon, Ella Robinson, GMWA, Quincy Fielding, Derrick Milan, Iona Locke, Bamm Davis, Oleta Adams, Boyd Lee Dunlop, Scott Tixier, Walter Kemp 3, O’Mega Red, Karen Clark-Sheard, Mick Hayes, Miss Fly, Higher Vibe, Odelia Dunlap, Jazzy Pha, Tom Browne, Courtenay Frazer, Nick Colionne, Elan Trotman, Marcus Anderson, Adrian Crutchfield, Riley Richard, Carlton Pearson, Harlem Boys Choir, Douglas Ewart, Jhené Aiko
- Musical Director for Julius Wilson
- Author of Odel’s Book of Bass, Vol. 1 (2019)
- Music featured in Marshall (2016) and other films
- Professional music educator since 1998
About the Artist