Electric Bass-ics with Paul Gormley
October 18, 3-4 pm
Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College Museum Campus, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
$15 | 941-309-5111 • olliringlingcollege.org
The electric bass has done more to change the sound of music than any other instrument in the last 70 years. How did the acoustic bass’ electric offspring become a major musical influencer, bigger than Taylor Swift? What is the unique electric bass sound? How did it evolve from the acoustic bass and the electric guitar? Professional bassist Paul Gormley will explore all the bass-ics and demonstrate the versatility of the electric bass. OLLI membership ($25) required.

Paul Gormley is a career musician on acoustic and electric bass. He is known primarily as a former key player on the Los Angeles jazz scene. He began his lifelong musical journey playing in rock and jazz bands on both instruments. Throughout his career, he performed the bass lines for small and large ensembles. Paul performed and produced four CDs in current release. Paul was nominated for a Juno award, the Canadian Grammy for a jazz recording. He is now leading a new Sarasota-based jazz ensemble.