Gerald Carboy

I began playing the bass in 1962. As most players of that time period, I was greatly influenced by the rhythm & blues of America and the influx of British music. I studied music theory, composition and arranging with the Maestro Julio C. Malatesta. In later years studied jazz composition and improvisation with Anthony Bertolotti.

Beginning in 1976, I began formulating an instructional methodology for all instruments which brings together the approaches of philosophy, physiology, and music theory under one concept based upon my experience as a music instructor and performing artist. My methodology is primarily a study in improvisation and chord construction, but is widely known by many simply as THE METHOD and is widely used and accepted by musicians and music instructors across the nation.

Internationally - I performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and many more throughout Europe performing with Chris Hinze (Netherlands)(Keystone/RCA) with Kevin Eubanks (USA)(Leader of the Tonight Show band), and Dee Dee Bridgewater (USA)(Montreux only).

I Also performed throughout the United Kingdom with David Sancious & Tone (USA) (Columbia/Arista).

Nationally - I performed with David Sancious & Tone, and Barry Miles & Silverlight, jazz guitarists Tal Farlow, Vic Juris, Kevin Eubanks, Vinnie Corrao, Bob Devoe and Doug Clark, jazz pianists Barry Miles and Bob Himmelberger, drummer Terry Silverlight, and singers Alex Ligertwood, Rob Paparozzi, Jeanie Bryson, and Jackie Jones.

2008 - Worked on new project for USA market. - Maria Markesini - European Jazz Artist from Rotterdam, Netherlands.

I have performed as part of the opening acts for shows with Return to Forever, Larry Coryell, Chick Corea, Pat Martino, Tony Williams Lifetime, Alan Hallsworth, George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Jim Hall, Blood, Sweat and Tears, Peter Frampton, Ahmad Jamal, Kansas, Hot Tuna, and Santana. .

New Jersey and the Tri-State area - I have performed with Rob Thomas, Gary US Bonds, Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny, the bands Rain, The Atlantic Jazz Trio, Bob Boyd Jazz Trio, Jeff Levine Jazz Trio, Bob Himmelberger, Doug Clark, Vinnie Corrao, Bob Devoe, Rob Paparozzi, Vance Villastrago, Jeanie Bryson, Tommy Labella, Gladstone Trott, Danny Walsh, Jackie Jones, Gordon James, Line Drive, and The Boston Tea Party.

I am also an original (1993) and active member of the charity organization Holiday Express, whose mission is to deliver music, food, gifts, financial support and friendship to those with the greatest need for the gift of human kindness during the holiday season and throughout the year.

Holiday Express is a charitable organization featuring hundreds of dedicated volunteers and more than 60 professional singers and musicians from noted bands and the Broadway stage, who perform at over 50 shows each year during the months of November and December at children’s hospitals, homeless shelters and developmental centers.

Gear

NS Designs CR4 Electric Upright Basses
Carl Thompson Electric Basses
Hartke Bass Systems