Jonathan Zion

Who is Jonathan Zion?

Jonathan Zion is an Australian musician; his main instruments are bass guitar and double bass.

Zion has been writing, performing, and recording professionally since he was eighteen years old, releasing his first single with the band Fibro House in 1989. In 1992 he completed a three-year Bachelor of Music degree at Victorian College of the Arts. During this time he began writing and performing as a member of The Jenifers. The Jenifers released three songs on a compilation featuring five Melbourne improvising ensembles called Solid through Larrikin Records.

In 1994 Zion joined the improvising ensemble "Kadoonka", performing at Monsalvat Jazz Festival in 1994, The Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2000, and Wangaratta Jazz Festival 2000. Kadoonka are currently performing around Melbourne and continue to develop new repertoire, and have currently released an album through Newmarket Records entitled By The Scruff.

Zion has also performed with numerous bands and artists across many genres, including Judy Jacques, Jack Jones, Joe Camilleri, Steve Magnusson, Adam Simmons, Tony Gould, Graeme Lyall, Albare, Ross Hannaford, Mr Brown, Strumpet, Salamander, Tine Kopa's The Atman Project, Ruby Page and Pete Murray.