Nate Jones, professionally known as "Nate Jones On Bass" or simply “NJOB”, is an American bassist, songwriter, and producer. He is a bassist for many recognized names in the music industry, and has toured with Trey Songz since 2009. Sharing the stage with many established acts including Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake and Usher, professional performances include television appearances on BET, Jimmy Kimmel Live, VH1’s Save The Music, The Wendy Williams Show and the Billboard Music Awards. In addition to playing bass, he has also scored for film and television, and produces live shows as well as studio recordings for musical artists. Over the years, Nate has served as musical director for various bands ranging from straight ahead jazz to R&B, soul, gospel and hip-hop. Nate is credited as bassist and additional producer of “Let Nas Down” by J. Cole on the 2013 album Born Sinner.
Early life and career
Nate was born in the Bronx, New York City where his interest in music began at a young age picking up both bass and drums in church. He developed his technique with formal training at the Bloomingdale School of Music in New York, where he played with the jazz band and gospel choir. He pursued his higher education at State University of New York at Purchase where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz Performance. Following his time in this music program at SUNY Purchase, Nate paid his dues by working with many musicians around NYC from cover bands to local open mics. Before joining the Trey Songz Experience, early in his career Nate toured with R&B singer Lyfe Jennings as musical director, and as part of jazz saxophonist Mike Phillips' band. Over the course of his career as a touring musician, NJOB has traveled internationally playing on six continents in over twenty countries.
Other career ventures
In addition to playing bass, Nate Jones has been the front man of the open mic Taste The Stage, held at various venues in NYC, since 2005. In 2008, he joined the cast of Cadillac Records as a part of the band of Etta James played by Beyoncé. In 2013, he launched his clothing brand Turn The Bass Up, which promoted his first solo single of the same name released on June 3, 2014.
