Nu Bass Theory, led by bassist and producer Jesse Ogle, operates as a collective featuring a rotating cast of some of the region's best musicians. The group is typically seen with co-founder Guillaume Metz, a featured musician on all tracks. Nu Bass Theory performances often include Gracie Jessop (featured on select releases), Ben Weirich on keys (featured on select releases), John Stenger on keys (featured on select releases), Bharat Bhargava on keys, Evan Ballinger on keys, and Rey Murphy on vocals/MC.
Nu Bass Theory seamlessly blends electronic beats, hip synth melodies, intricate samples, and dope vocal harmonies. Based in Denver, this outfit crafts a rare slice of electronica that maintains the groove, extending an irresistible invitation to an alternate lounge world dance party. Their music celebrates diversity and innovation, transcending traditional genre labels to create a sonic journey where the boundaries between electro, pop, and jazz effortlessly dissolve. Each performance fuses electronic prowess and live instrumentation, promising an unforgettable experience that defies expectations. Whether captivated by the infectious energy of their produced beats, pocket, or mantra-based vocal style, Nu Bass Theory invites you to join them on a sonic adventure. In Denver and beyond, they are the architects of a new era in electro-pop-jazz-funk. This rare slice of electronica that maintains the groove sets the stage for a musical movement, inviting all to dance, listen, vibe, and create friendships.
Beom has had a decade-long career as a bassist in the Colorado scene and has played and recorded with over 20 local projects, not including countless performances as a freelance jazz musician. Beom has also performed as a singer, guitarist, pianist, synth player, uke player, and even the melodica. He got his start playing jazz on the upright bass and has since then performed in a colorful variety of genres, and has played in every big market in Colorado.
Beom has mentored and taught with CCJA (Colorado Conservatory of the Jazz Arts), Rocky Mountain Bass Festival, Pirisen Studios, Guitar Hut, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College, and Youth on Record. Beom teaches the instruments he gigs on as well as music theory, composition, production (Ableton and Logic), and has achieved a Bachelors in jazz bass performance from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Additionally, Beom along with friends have fundraised for Blue Bench Foundation, Planned Parenthood, and teamed up with Colorado Harm Reduction Center by performing music and selling paintings. Beom has had watercolor/mixed media pieces and absolutely ridiculous sculptures placed in galleries in the metro area as well.
