The Bass Line Revolution
Caroline Chung is a force to be reckoned with—a bassist who doesn’t just hold down the groove but reshapes it. Her upright bass lines are fluid, raw, and full of attitude, making every song breathe, pulse, and swing with effortless cool. Whether it’s a smoky bossa nova, a hard-driving jazz standard, or something unexpected, she plays with equal parts precision and defiance, giving the music a dynamic pulse and unmistakable presence.
Beyond Vintage Noise, Caroline is a disruptor in the Bay Area jazz scene and beyond—a bandleader, composer, and producer known for tearing down genre walls. She’s commanded the stage at SFJAZZ, reimagined Nina Simone’s legacy, and dropped the fearless album Sounds of Haejin—a wild, genre-bending mix of jazz, funk, and spoken word. Whether she’s carving out deep, hypnotic bass lines or leading an ensemble, she brings a bold, no-apologies energy to everything she touches.
Caroline isn’t just a bassist—she’s a revolution in motion. A storyteller through rhythm. A musician who refuses to fade into the background. Whether shaking things up with Vintage Noise or blazing her own trail, she brings swing, soul, and the kind of edge that makes you hear music in a whole new way.
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