James Genus | |
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 Genus performing at the 51st Monterey Jazz Festival 19 September 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 20 January 1966 Hampton, Virginia, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Bass guitar, upright bass |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Member of | Saturday Night Live Band |
James Genus (born January 20, 1966) is an American jazz bassist. He plays both electric bass guitar and upright bass and currently plays in the Saturday Night Live Band. He also occasionally fills in for Mark Kelley of the hip hop band The Roots. Genus has performed as a session musician and sideman throughout his career, having worked with an extensive list of artists.