Jonah Ocean

Versatile Guitarist / Bassist

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Multi instrumentalist can help bring your vision to life - worked Snarky Puppy, Harrison Brome, Diamond Cafe, Forrest Moritfee, Jonny Tobin, Sam Lynch, I.Am.The.Living, and Yung Heazy.

Hello everyone, my name is Jonah and I play Guitar, Bass, Cello, Keys, Vocals, and produce/mix. After graduating with a major in Jazz/ Contemporary guitar performance, I have been working as a session musician for over a decade. I have played pretty much every genre with particular experience in RnB, Hip Hop, Rock, Folk, Pop, Funk, Latin, and Reggae music. With a keen sense for groove and melody, I can usually hear what a track needs right away and find parts that fit perfectly in the mix. I'm happy to get creative with you and use descriptive language to find what we're looking for.
Package deals available for multiple instruments on same track.

Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Credits

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  • Hollow Twin

Languages

  • English
  • Hebrew
  • Spanish

13 Reviews

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  1. Review by Thomas A.
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    Jonah did an excellent job. Very strong musician, will definitely work together again.

  2. Review by Jacob
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    by Jacob

    Jonah is an absolute go-to musician in the Vancouver music scene. His credits and reviews speak for themselves, he's a fantastic human, great musician and very easy to work with. I hired Jonah specifically for his cello work on a few tracks. He was professional, knew just what to do, and had great creative input on how to serve the song well. Can't wait to work with him again!

  3. Review by Julien Amar
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    by Julien Amar

    Jonah is a fantastic musician and great human, highly capable on many different instruments and in many different genres. Rock solid rhythm with tons of creative melodic and chordal ideas. Would highly recommend as a person to have on almost any musical team, be it a live band, a studio session musician or production assistance.

    He is also in my all-time top 5 people to jam with if you're keen on making some improvised music!

    (I have some doubts about the advertised Hebrew fluency but hit me up if you need any tips in eevreet, יונה)

  4. Review by Maya GB
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    by Maya GB

    Jonah is an incredible musician with a diverse range of abilities. He is also a pleasure to work with. He is able to contribute his personal style and unique ideas whilst holding a keen sensitivity to the spirit of the song at hand. I cannot recommend Jonah enough!

  5. Review by Forrest Mortifee
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    by Forrest Mortifee

    Jonah is a legend in the Vancouver music scene! I had the honor of having him on my VIFF gig, and he was an incredible asset to the show. Not only did he quickly transpose the keys of my songs on the spot backstage right before the set (and with zero complaint or hesitation), but he also slayed it on stage and went with the flow like a pro when I messed up one of the songs ! The audience had no idea - didn’t skip a beat. Would highly recommend Jonah to anyone - chill guy, good hang, and excellent musician.

  6. Review by Tissa
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    by Tissa

    It was a pleasure working with Jonah on my latest track. He did an amazing job tracking both keys and cello on my song and brought my vision to life.

  7. Review by Makadi
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    by Makadi

    Look no further this is your guy! Seriously. I’ve had the honor of having Jonah play guitar for me on multiple occasions and he never disappoints. There are plenty of good players out there, but Jonah is a natural at feeling a song and knowing what it needs - he knows how to serve the song, but also knows how to take artistic direction. Just as important, he’s a good vibe!

  8. Review by Alan Ruiz
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    by Alan Ruiz

    Jonah is extremely talented and a pleasure to work with. He is very musical and will always serve your song. Equally versatile on guitar, bass, cello, vocals or production. Definitely a great addition to your team.

  9. Review by Thad Bailey-Mai
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    by Thad Bailey-Mai

    One of the few musicians in Vancouver that is both a diligent professional, while being easygoing and incredibly pleasant to work with! Jonah is also one of the most versatile musicians I know, all while having a great depth of knowledge in each of the many genres he performs. I wish I was able to play with him more often!

  10. Review by Alex Penney
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    by Alex Penney

    Jonah is a top-tier multi-instrumentalist and a pleasure to work with. He is my go-to hire for a session cellist/bassist/guitarist in the studio, and he's got incredible producer instincts to boot.
    Top recommendation for all musical needs ~~~

  11. Review by Tyrone
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    by Tyrone

    I've known Jonah as a musician for nearly a decade now. Throughout the years every single project Jonah has been a part of has received praise and recognition throughout the music community here in Vancouver and as I understand it now, across Canada. Jonah is a very skilled multi-instrumentalist and will likely get more and more recognition for his solo work, so I recommend getting him in as a session musician while you can.

  12. Review by Quinn Thomas
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    by Quinn Thomas

    Very lyrical and melodic playing with a strong proficiency with vocals, guitar, bass, cello. These alone do not make for a great session player but the ability to know what to play when and how to fit into the vision and add to it makes him an absolute weapon on stage or in the studio. He possesses strong songwriting and production abilities while seamlessly being able to be playful and professional. Also you could just hire him to hang out and it would be worth your dollar, but! Don’t take it from me, hire him yourself and discover the Jonah Ocean experience.

  13. Review by Jonny Tobin
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    by Jonny Tobin

    Jonah is a consummate professional, with an ultra versatile sense of musicality. He effortlessly plays a multitude of styles and is able to take direction extremely well. I highly recommend as many people as possible consider hiring him to elevate your project to the next level!

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