Katie Thiroux | Bonus 30 Under 30

https://youtu.be/blQGzNts-LA?list=PLd8ixkL70FrCi-irujXBSR5iI3VqSgqwA Katie Thiroux, an award-winning bassist and vocalist hailing from Los Angeles, began playing acoustic bass at 8 years old and was landing principal roles in the LA Opera and Opera Pacifica by the age of 10. "As soon as I held the [bass], I knew it was for me," Katie said. Captivated by an early recording of Lionel Hampton, Katie was driven to pursue her love for jazz at a young age. "I just could tell that [the musicians] were having so much fun while they were playing," said Katie. "I wanted to have fun like that too." A May 2015 featured "player" by Downbeat, Katie's debut album, Introducing Katie Thiroux, was released in February and has received rave reviews. Katie completed a bachelor's at Berklee College of Music, taught at the Berklee International School in Ecuador, and earned a masters of jazz bass from California State University of Long Beach on a full scholarship. "There's endless possibilities with music,