bassist / Bandleader / educator
A proponent of a “no holds barred” approach to modern creative improvised music, Will Strickler is an in-demand electric and acoustic bass player performing throughout the United States. He has toured the country as both a bandleader and sideman at notable venues such as Midtown Music Festival, Cliff Bells, Rockwood Music Hall, Bop Stop, BluJazz+, and more.
Will has performed with artists including Grammy winning pop singer Daya, finalist on NBC’s “The Voice” Chris Jamison, Grammy nominated guitarist Dan Wilson as well as top Columbus bands such as Doc Robinson and Hoodoo Soul Band. Will's compositions can be heard on the several albums he has recorded with his own groups, Waves Colectivo and Parallel Structures.