José A. Serrano is an accomplished upright and electric bassist whose artistry bridges Jazz, Latin, and classical traditions. Raised in Venezuela and now based in Tallahassee, José holds classical training and a Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance from Florida State University. He has performed with the FSU Jazz Ensemble alongside Monti Alexander in a PBS-broadcast concert and appears regularly as a collaborative chamber and ensemble player across regional stages.
Alongside an active performance career, José is dedicated to education. He works as a math teacher and offers private lessons in bass and musicianship, mentoring students of all ages. His dual background in rigorous classical technique and advanced jazz study informs a warm, rhythmic, and harmonically rich approach to performance and teaching. José continues to expand his repertoire, compose and arrange for small ensembles, and connect audiences through expressive, culturally rooted programming.
Word of South is excited to welcome José as part of the Sunday jazz lineup!