Biography

As a young freelance bassist, Joe Hincke has been turning heads in the Ottawa music scene with his musicality and versatility, his passion for playing, and his subtle lines that support and enhance the music.

Joe has proven himself to have the ability to blend into most musical situations and has had great success in playing a wide variety of styles with many different artists. Joe currently applies his skills to the award-winning latin-fusion stylings of Alicia Borisonik and the Argentinian Project, whose 2009 Ottawa Jazz Festival performance will soon be heard on CBC Radio across Canada. Joe also supplies his solid foundation to a variety of local artists for live performances and studio recordings.

Through his involvement in the Carleton University music program, Joe has lent his solid playing to the Carleton University Fusion Ensemble's concert showcases, led by the renowned guitarist Wayne Eagles. Joe has also shown his musical versatility in the Carleton University Choir - on their 2004 tour of France and Normandy and their 2005 production, "African Sanctus".

Along with his freelance and session work, Joe practices hard to continue developing his skills as a bassist. He also composes and arranges his own music for jazz ensembles and film. Joe maintains a small roster of private students and instructs them in the areas of jazz theory, improvisation and ear training.

Joe is a proud endorser of FireWire Strings.