Alfredo Guerrieri is one of Northeast Ohio’s most respected and versatile electric and upright bassists, known for a career that spans jazz, rock, blues, soul, Americana, and contemporary music. As both a performer and educator, Alfredo has earned a reputation for exceptional musicianship, adaptability, and a deep understanding of the bass guitar’s role across a wide variety of musical styles.
Throughout his career, Alfredo has recorded and performed with an impressive roster of artists including The Eagles, Tony Award nominee Mary Bridget Davies, Grammy Award-winning vocalist Heather Headley, Joe McBride, and Dan Wilson. His performance career has taken him across the United States and internationally, including appearances at the Bermuda Music Festival and the One World Festival in Perth, Australia.
A lifelong student of music, Alfredo has studied at some of the most respected institutions in the industry, including Musician’s Institute, Berklee College of Music, and Cleveland State University. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Music Education at Boston University.
Beyond performing, Alfredo is a dedicated educator who serves as a music professor at Cuyahoga Community College, where he directs the Jazz Studies Program. His teaching responsibilities include music theory, ear training, arranging, survey of rock and roll, and private bass instruction.
Today, Alfredo remains active as a performer with a variety of acclaimed projects including Sunshine Daydream, a Grateful Dead tribute; Revival, an Allman Brothers Band tribute; Becky Boyd & The Groove Train; Thor Platter; and original bands The Jack Fords and Black Island Condors.
