Runere Brooks | Bassist 🎸 Electric 🎻 Upright 🎹 Key Bass

GO WHERE THE LOVE IS [EP] is now exclusively available on @bandcamp . If you like it, buy it 💯 @samthousand - Vox/Ukulele/Flugelhorn @bigdaddyroscoe - Flute @geofbrad - Bass Clarinet @jswansongs - Acoustic Guitar @runerebrooks - Upright Bass @tronidione - Cajon/Percussion Cover Art Photo - @seedlynn Photo Animation - @johnweedengraphics

Happy 1 year birthday to my sweetheart! Watching you grow is beyond amazing and a privilege. You already keep me together along with your mom @abouquetofsongs lbvs. And I thank God for you. Daddy loves you!

Great new show coming this weekend at the @eccartscenter with @bruceahenry , @runerebrooks , and @bennettphoto ! #livemusic #cabaret #livejazz #piano #jazzsinger

Happy 1 Year Anniversary to my 3rd single “LOVE YOU BAD” Music credits: Lyrics Written by Krystal Gaston Music produced by Dwayne “Deo” Bradford @dnaturalent Horn Arrangements:Dwayne “Deo” Bradford/Ryan Tedder @rtsax1 Recorded at: Transient Sound Studios Chicago, IL. @transient_sound_chicago SoundMine Studios Chicago, IL @soundminestudios Recording engineers: Brennan Mitrolka, Dennis Tousanna Musicians; Piano: Christian Allison @chris.allii Upright Bass: Runere Brooks @runerebrooks Guitar: Sam Mitchem @sammitchem_ Drums: Dwayne “Deo” Bradford Sax/Flute: Ryan Tedder @rtsax1 Trumpet: Connor Bernhard Connor Bernhard Trombone: Royce Harrington @roycedamans Photo cred: @_christiandemar_

WINTER JAZZ FAIR 2026 A day of jazz filled with engaging concerts, panel discussions, and vendors. February 20, 2026 Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington Street | Chicago, IL FREE! Velvet Lounge Jam Session: Isaiah Spencer Quartet 5:15pm - 7:15pm | Preston Bradley Hall Hall With his edgy style and innovative beats, jazz and blues drummer Isaiah Spencer has carved out a unique reputation in Chicago and on the national and international music stage. Not only has the North Side native performed at the Chicago Blues Festival, the Englewood Blues Festival, Jazz Showcase, the House of Blues and Rosa’s, he has taken the stage to perform with legends like Fred Anderson, William Parker and Ernest Dawkins. The Chicago Tribune’s Music Critic, Howard Reich, has called his sound “propulsive” and “incendiary.” Chris Searle, culture writer for the Morning Star said his sound is “fiery.” Since 1998 Isaiah has been an active figure in the Chicago, national and international music scene. His talents have led him to opportunities in which he has graced the stage with jazz and blues greats Buddy Guy, Pine Top Perkins and Eddie Clearwater and jazz luminaries such as Clark Terry, Roy Hargrove, Tom Harrell, Donald Harrison, Wynton & Branford Marsalis and James Moody. He also has performed with others such as Nicole Mitchell, Mark De Clive Lowe, Malachi Favors, Roscoe Mitchell, Cyrus Chestnut, Corey Wilkes, Maurice Brown, Vijay Iyer and has also toured with William Parker, Ernest Dawkins and many others in creative music. Isaiah has served as a mentor and inspiration to under-privileged children in Chicago. He directs his own drum camp program and through his volunteering teaches children how music can help propel one to greater heights despite obstacles. He is now the assistant band director/ percussion teacher at New Trier High School. Isaiah leads this venerable jam session with Lenard Simpson on alto sax, Runere Brooks on bass, and Brandon Harper on piano. #JazzinChicago #WinterJazzFair2026 #Chicago

Man……..I’m not one to post about stuff like this, but this one truly hurts. With my father being the first, Anthony Jackson has been the second biggest influence of my continuous development as a bass player. I first heard about Anthony Jackson through my father David Brooks, my dad would sit me down and show me countless recordings of songs that Anthony Jackson played bass on from recordings such as For the Love of Money, to Chaka Khan records (clouds) (what cha’ gonna do for me) , Dave Weckl, Rachelle Farrell, The Wiz soundtrack , Michel Camilo, Quincy Jones, way too many to name. Anthony Jackson extreme dedication to his craft and his approach to music and versatility to any style has always and still inspires me to the absolute max. From the full sound that he gets out of the instrument, and from every note being meaningful and not wasted, and from the ability to play in any arena with any style of music and never waver and yet still be so effective is not easy but Anthony Jackson has managed to do it, also from being such a great reader. Anthony Jackson was the epitome of a full musician. Much much respect and thank you for the inspiration. My condolences to the family.

Denise Thimes is stuck on love in the WDCB Jazz Lounge at the 2025 Chicago Jazz Festival in Millennium Park. Denise Thimes, vocals Vince Evans, piano Henry Johnson, guitar Runere Brooks, bass Sam Jewell, drums #JazzinChicago #ChicagoJazzFestival2025 #CJF2025

🔈🔈🚀@thejujuexchange is on tour this week in the Midwest. We’ll be @berlinmpls Wednesday, #pfiffnerpark on Thursday, and @theburoak Friday night. Tickets in bio. @nicosegal @novazaii @runerebrooks we’ll be playing music from our new record BEHOLD and all the rest of our catalog too. The music is always a place to discover about ourselves and God as we create. Pic @ricanfx To listen deeper still.

Happy 2nd birthday to my son. It is an absolute pleasure to watch you grow and come into your toddler hood! You made me a father and I love you son!

Happy heavenly Father’s Day to my dad. Miss you dearly. Thank you for paving the way for me.