Guillermo Lopez is a New York City based bassist whose work spans jazz, Latin, fusion, funk, and contemporary performance across both double bass and electric bass.
From recognition to the international stage
Originally from El Paso, Texas, he has established himself as a versatile and in demand musician across a wide range of musical settings.
He is the winner of the International Society of Bassists Jazz Competition and has received additional recognition as a National YoungArts Winner.
Guillermo has performed at leading venues internationally, including Carnegie Hall, the Royal Concertgebouw, Konzerthaus Berlin, Cadogan Hall, Usher Hall, and Dizzy’s at Jazz at Lincoln Center. His recent engagements include appearances at the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, NYC Winter Jazzfest, and performances at the Village Vanguard and Blue Note.
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Guillermo Lopez
Jazz BassistCollaboration and musical formation
As a collaborative artist, he has worked with musicians including Ulysses Owens Jr., Eric Reed, and members of the Juilliard Jazz program, and has performed with ensembles such as the Village Vanguard Orchestra and the Duke Ellington Ensemble at The Juilliard School.
Guillermo’s work extends across touring, festival appearances, and recording projects, with performances throughout the United States and Europe, including Switzerland and Romania. He is active as both a sideman and bandleader, and continues to develop projects that bridge multiple genres and performance contexts.
He holds a Master of Music from The Juilliard School and a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas, where he graduated magna cum laude. His principal teachers include Ben Wolfe, Gerald Cannon, and Lynn Seaton.
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