K.C. Isaman

K.C. Isaman, 24, is a dynamic and versatile bassist known for his vibrant performances across a range of genres. With an active schedule, he engages audiences as an orchestral bassist, chamber musician, jazz artist, and free improviser. His thoughtful and energetic playing style captivates listeners and makes him a sought-after collaborator in various musical settings.

Career highlights include performing with the GRAMMY Museum Affiliate Collective at the 2023 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, recording Liam Marchant’s Double Bass Sonata, releasing a full-length album and live album with the fusion group Pumice Pocket, and backing up Stephan Stubbins and Libby Servais in their duo show Broadway in Love. In musical theatre, he has played with stars such as Donna Vivino, Robert Creighton, and Meredith Patterson in Alpine Theatre Project’s Broadway Concert Series.

K.C. graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Performance and a minor in Jazz Studies from the Lionel Hampton School of Music at the University of Idaho, studying under Josh Skinner, Vern Sielert, and Daniel Bukvich. K.C. is pursuing a Master of Music in Performance at the University of Oregon, where he teaches and performs as a Graduate Employee. He is a section member of the Rogue Valley Symphony, fellow with Orchestra NEXT, and is Instructor of Double Bass at Linn-Benton Community College in Albany, Oregon.