Next show: San Francisco, Fri 20 Nov
John Wiitala is an accomplished jazz double bassist rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area straight-ahead and bebop jazz tradition. Known for his warm tone and steady swing, he has collaborated with notable artists like Joe Cohn and Noel Jewkes on acclaimed recordings such as The Emeryville Sessions. His musicianship anchors intimate small-group performances featuring classic acoustic arrangements.

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John Wiitala plays straight-ahead acoustic jazz and bebop, anchoring intimate ensemble recordings like The Emeryville Sessions.
John Wiitala is rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area jazz scene.
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