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MONONEONMonoNeon, is an American bassist and experimental musician from Memphis, Tennessee. He is known for his presence on YouTube playing bass guitar and being one of the last people to work with Prince. Thomas is a GRAMMY Award winning artist, for his participation on the 2020 Nas album King’s Disease. On November 1, 2022, Fender released the MonoNeon Collection, which included the MonoNeon Jazz Bass V Signature.
MonoNeon has collaborated with artists such as Mavis Staples, George Clinton, Pete Rock, Ne-Yo, Mac Miller, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Ghost-Note, and more. Known for his otherworldly live show, MonoNeon has played Newport Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Summer Camp Music Festival, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, and more.
MOHINI DEY
Mohini Dey is a renowned bass guitarist, arranger, producer, and vocalist who has gained international recognition for her extraordinary talent and versatility. With her unique style and impeccable technique, she has collaborated with numerous renowned artists and performed on prestigious stages around the world. A 29-year-old bass guitarist from Mumbai, India, she has been described as the “Most Successful Musician UNDER30” by Forbes India. Working professionally for the past 20 years, she began her career at just nine years old and is the only female bassist to rank within the “Top 10 Bassists in the 21st Century” on Music Radar.
She is currently the bassist for Willow Smith and has worked with artists such as Steve Vai, Zakir Hussain, Quincy Jones, Stanley Clarke, A.R. Rahman, and Victor Wooten. Mohini has been featured in major publications including Vogue, Forbes India Under 30, Rolling Stone, and The Times of India, and has performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and NPR’s Tiny Desk with Willow Smith. She has appeared at festivals including the Hollywood Bowl Blue Note, San Jose Jazz Festival, and Delhi International Jazz Festival, and has collaborated with global brands such as Bacardi, Levi’s, Titan, JBL, and Jockey. She proudly endorses Markbass Amps, Mayones Basses, Boss Pedals, TC Electronic, Dunlop, Darkglass, and several other leading music brands.
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The Biamp Portland Jazz Festival, March 5-14, 2026, is a multi-venue, citywide celebration of sound and culture presented throughout Portland, Oregon. Dedicated to evolving out loud, the Festival honors America’s art form while embracing its future—bringing together legendary masters, boundary-breaking artists, and rising local talents who are redefining jazz and expanding its reach across genres and generations.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark St, # 110,Portland, Oregon, United States
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Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
