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Vicente Archer playing his bass

Vicente Archer is an American jazz musician. He was born in Woodstock, New York. He plays the bass, writes music, and leads bands. Vicente has played with famous artists like John Scofield and Norah Jones. His music has been part of 5 Grammy-nominated and 2 Grammy-winning albums.

About Vicente Archer

Vicente Archer grew up in Woodstock, New York. This town is known for its many artists. Being around so much art helped him create different kinds of music. His music mixes folk, jazz, and hip-hop styles.

He went to college in Boston. He studied business at Northeastern University. He also went to the New England Conservatory of Music. While in college, he quickly learned to play the double bass.

Just eight months after starting, a famous saxophone player named Donald Harrison asked him to join his band. Vicente's first time recording music was on Donald Harrison's album "Free to Be."

After that, Vicente played and recorded with many well-known musicians. Some of these include Pat Metheny, Common (rapper), Norah Jones, Jill Scott, and Willie Nelson. He has played on over 150 different music records.

Today, Vicente Archer is still very busy. Many people think he is one of the best bass players of his time. He often tours with Grammy-winning artists. These include Robert Glasper, Nicholas Payton, and John Scofield.

Music Vicente Archer Has Played On

Here are some of the albums Vicente Archer has played on:

• Bruce Barth Trio: Live at Smalls (2011)
• Black Art Jazz Collective: Presented by the Side Door Jazz Club (2016)
• John Scofield: Combo 66 (2018)