Knox Barber, a Washington, D.C. native, is a jazz bassist based in New York City. A firm believer in the power of music to create and spread joy, Knox performs with diverse collaborators for a wide range of audiences. He has shared stages with world-class musicians including Johnny O’Neal, Warren Wolf, Matt Wilson, Miki Yamanaka, Julius Rodriguez, Evan Sherman, Tim Green, Sean Jones, Benny Benack III, Alexis Cole, Mike Olmos, and Tedd Baker. Continuously striving for excellence, Knox knows the value of being a multi-dimensional artist who connects with the broader community and shares music with those who need it most. He aims to be a positive force in the world, both on and off the stage.

Knox has performed at venues all over D.C., NYC, and San Francisco, most notably the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Blues Alley, Mr. Henry’s, Keystone Korner Baltimore, Chelsea Table and Stage, the SFJazz Center, and Black Cat. Festival appearances include the Monterey, Chicago, and Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festivals. He is also a frequent collaborator with Jazz Power Initiative, a Manhattan-based program that empowers youth through jazz education.

Knox’s composition and arrangement library is ever-expanding, and he also maintains a private teaching studio with classical and jazz bass students of varying ages and skill levels. Knox is a graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he studied bass with Matt Brewer, Matt Penman, and Scott Pingel. Previous mentors include Paul Carr and Michael Bowie. Currently residing in Brooklyn, Knox is establishing himself as a young artist on the New York scene and continuously building relationships with new collaborators.