Alright bass fans… this one’s for you 😎🎸
We are beyond excited to welcome Gerald Veasley BACK to the Duck Jazz Festival stage for the first time since 2008, when he performed during just the second year of the festival!
A master of the six-string bass, Gerald Veasley has built a genre-defying career as a bassist, composer, producer, educator, and bandleader. Blending jazz, soul, funk, and gospel influences, his music is equal parts groove, sophistication, and heart. 🎶
Throughout his incredible career, Veasley has performed and recorded with renowned artists including Kirk Whalum, Maysa, Chuck Loeb, McCoy Tyner, Philip Bailey, and The Jaco Pastorius Big Band, just to name a few.
His latest release, Live at SOUTH, captures the magic and spontaneity of a live performance at Philadelphia’s legendary SOUTH Jazz Parlor, showcasing the dynamic artistry and passion that have made him one of contemporary jazz’s most respected musicians.
Beyond the stage, Gerald is also the visionary behind the acclaimed Unscripted Jazz Series, Artistic Director of Jazz Philadelphia, and founder of Bass BootCamp, inspiring musicians from around the world through performance and education alike.
Don’t miss your chance to see this jazz legend live when Gerald Veasley takes the Main Stage on Sunday, October 11 at the 2026 Duck Jazz Festival presented by PNC! 🔥
Alright bass fans… this one’s for you 😎🎸
We are beyond excited to welcome Gerald Veasley BACK to the Duck Jazz Festival stage for the first time since 2008, when he performed during just the second year of the festival!
A master of the six-string bass, Gerald Veasley has built a... See More
