J.V. Collier has also worked with Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Pointer Sisters, The Temptations, the Emotions, Don Was and more.
Band member: 1994 –
Albums
- Hot House
- Spirit Trail
- Here Come the Noisemakers
- Big Swing Face (album)
- Greatest Radio Hits
- Halcyon Days (album)
- Levitate (album)
- Bride of the Noisemakers
- Rehab Reunion (album)
- Absolute Zero (album)
- Non-Secure Connection (album)
- Flicted
- Lost and Found on the Spirit Trail
Instruments
J.V. Collier bio
A student of the legendary Motown bassist James Jamerson, J.V. Collier began his musical path at the age of 12, inspired by the iconic Jimi Hendrix. He also cites Lamont Johnson as his greatest influence and mentor. learning directly from him as he started out. At just 16, he seized the opportunity to fill the void left by Jamerson when he moved to Los Angeles, leading to collaborations with notable R&B artists such as The Temptations, Earl Klugh, Freda Payne, and The Dramatics. His career took off with an offer from The Emotions to tour, followed by recording sessions in New York with Frankie Valli and The Brecker Brothers.
J.V. is a highly sought-after bass player renowned for his exceptional talent and versatility. A student of the legendary Motown bassist James Jamerson, Collier began his musical journey at a young age. When Jamerson moved with Motown Records to Los Angeles, JV seized the opportunity to record with prominent R&B artists of the time, including The Temptations, Earl Klugh, Freda Payne, and The Dramatics.
J.V.’s career took off when The Emotions invited him on tour, which led to recording sessions in New York with notable acts such as Frankie Valli and The Brecker Brothers. He garnered attention in Los Angeles, where he worked with iconic artists like Herbie Hancock, Ben E. King, and Dee Dee Bridgewater.
In the early 1980s, J.V. partnered with Detroit songwriter Don Was, which resulted in two albums and tours with the band Was Not Was. He spent a decade with Gladys Knight & The Pips and collaborated with various artists, including The 5th Dimension and The Pointer Sisters.
Since 1994, J.V. Collier has been the bass groove behind Bruce Hornsby, sharing the stage with renowned musicians like Bonnie Raitt, Chick Corea, and Branford Marsalis. He has also showcased his talent through bass duets with Victor Wooten and Christian McBride.
J.V.’s connection to Detroit’s rich musical history emphasises the city’s ongoing influence on bass playing and the importance of preserving this legacy for future generations.
External links
Website: www.jv-bass.com