Jon Burr
born May 22, 1953
| Instrument | bass |
| Birthplace | Huntington, NY |
Available Leadsheets
- Smokin' O.P.'s - Jon Burr Swing (medium up)
Bassist Jon Burr's credits go on for miles. At the age of 16 Charles Mingus asked him to sit in on bass at the Village Vanguard. He has worked alongside many of the jazz giants while cultivating his own unique sound. His early discography includes recordings and performances with Buddy Rich, Chet Baker, Hank Jones, vocalists Eartha Kitt and Rita Moreno, and a five year tour with Tony Bennett and numerous Broadway credits.