Jennifer Condos is an American bass guitarist known primarily for her session and live performance work. She has contributed to the recordings and live performances of many well-known artists.

Biography

Condos was a founding member of the band Tito & Tarantula and remained with it from 1993–1999. She appeared on their first two albums. In 1986, Condos was a member of the band that backed

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vocalist

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when she toured in support of her album ''Rock a Little''. Condos is a member of the Band of Sweethearts, which includes Brad Meinerding (guitar), Eric Heywood (pedal steel guitar), and Jay Bellerose. They frequently accompany

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. Condos has been a member of

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's touring band with Jay Bellerose, Eric Heywood, and

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. In 2016, Condos worked with

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, Jay Bellerose, and Eric Gorfain to record the score of the '' Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life'' series on

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Discography

As a member of Tito & Tarantula

* 1997: ''

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'' (Cockroach) * 1999: '' Hungry Sally & Other Killer Lullabies'' (Cockroach)

As composer

* 1987: Various artists – ''Back to the Beach'' (Columbia) – track 3, "Sign of Love" (co-written with Mark Goldenberg) * 1991:

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– '' When You're a Boy'' (Columbia) – track 11, "Made of Stone" (co-written with Susanna Hoffs and David Kahne)

As producer

* 2013: Charlie Faye – ''You Were Fine, You Weren't Even Lonely'' (Wine And Nut)

Also appears on

1983–1999

* 1983: Jess Tolan – ''Jess Tolan'' (Thoroughbred) * 1985:

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– ''

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'' ( RCA) on track 6, "Bodies And Souls" * 1986: Graham Grace – ''Shining Knight'' (

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) * 1986:

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– '' Lives in the Balance'' ( Asylum) * 1987:

– ''Live at Red Rocks'' DVD (Sony) * 1988: Karla Bonoff – ''

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'' ( MusicMasters) * 1988: Parthenon Huxley – ''Sunny Nights'' (Columbia) * 1990: Tom Borton – ''Dancing with Tigers'' (Mesa/Blue Moon) * 1992: E – '' A Man Called E'' (

Polydor Polydor Records Ltd. is a German-British record label that operates as part of Universal Music Group. It has a close relationship with Universal's Interscope Geffen A&M Records label, which distributes Polydor's releases in the United State ...

) * 1993:

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– ''Musical Highlights from the Play Fire in the Rain'' (Calico Tracks) * 1995:

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– ''

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'' ( Columbia) on track 10, "Across the Border" * 1996:

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– ''Cool Rain'' (BMG) * 1997: Dan Bern – '' Dan Bern'' (

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) * 1997:

Jann Arden Jann Arden (born Jann Arden Anne Richards; March 27, 1962) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actress. She is famous for her signature ballads, " Could I Be Your Girl" and " Insensitive", which is her biggest hit to date. Early life and educa ...

– '' Happy?'' ( A&M) * 1999: Be Five – ''Trying to Forget'' (Renaissance) * 1999:

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– '' Fuse'' (

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) * 1999: various artists – '' Return of the Grievous Angel: A Tribute to Gram Parsons'' (Almo) on track 11, "A Song for You"

2000–2005

* 2000:

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– ''

'' (

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) * 2000: Jann Arden – ''Blood Red Cherry'' ( Universal) * 2001:

Ryan Adams David Ryan Adams (born November 5, 1974) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, artist, and poet. He has released 23 albums, as well as three studio albums as a former member of alt-country band Whiskeytown. In 2000, Adams left ...

– ''

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'' ( Lost Highway) * 2001: Glen Phillips – ''

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'' (Brick Red) * 2001: Whiskeytown – ''

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'' (Lost Highway) * 2003:

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– ''Heartbreak Hill'' (Sugar Hill) * 2003: Eastmountainsouth – ''Eastmountainsouth'' (DreamWorks) * 2003: Joe Henry – '' Tiny Voices'' (

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) * 2003: Teitur – ''Poetry & Aeroplanes'' (Universal) * 2004:

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– ''

'' ( Sugar Hill) * 2004: various artists – '' Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason: The Original Soundtrack'' (

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) on track 18, "Calling" * 2005: Ryan Adams – '' 29'' (Lost Highway) on track 7, "The Sadness"

2007–2009

* 2006: Dan Bern – ''Breathe'' (Messenger) * 2006: Parthenon Huxley – ''Mile High Fan'' ( Not Lame) * 2007: The Naked Brothers Band – '' The Naked Brothers Band'' (Columbia) * 2007: Patrick Park – '' Everyone's in Everyone'' (Curb Appeal) * 2007: various artists – '' Endless Highway: The Music of The Band'' ( 429 Records) on track 9, "Stage Fright" * 2008: Greg Copeland – ''Diana and James'' (Inside) * 2008: Rachael Yamagata – '' Elephants...Teeth Sinking into Heart'' ( Warner Bros.) on track 1–02 "What If I Leave" * 2008:

– '' Don't Do Anything'' (Nonesuch) * 2008: Ray La Montagne – '' Gossip in the Grain'' (RCA), drums, vocals * 2009: Joe Henry – '' Blood from Stars'' (ANTI–) * 2009:

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and Elaine Summers (as the Droge & Summers Blend) – ''Volume One'' (Puzzle Tree)

2010–present

* 2010:

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– ''Born on Earth'' (Megaforce) * 2010:

– '' God Willin' & the Creek Don't Rise'' (RCA / Stone Dwarf / RED) * 2011:

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– ''Stretch Limousine on Fire'' (

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) * 2011: Jeffrey Foucault – ''

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'' ( Signature Sounds) * 2011: Sam Phillips '' Cameras in the Sky'' * 2011: Sam Phillips – ''Solid State'' * 2012:

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– ''Thankful N' Thoughtful'' (ANTI–) * 2013:

– ''Meet Me at the Edge of the World'' (Great Speckled Dog) * 2013: Sam Phillips '' Push Any Button'' (Littlebox) * 2014: Joe Henry – '' Invisible Hour'' (Work Song) * 2015: Bony King – ''Wild Flowers'' (Pias) * 2015:

– '' Standing in the Breach'' ( Inside) * 2016:

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– '' This Path Tonight'' (Blue Castle) * 2017:

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– ''Stitch Of The World'' (

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) * 2019 :

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(with Cormac De Barra) – ''Timeless''

References

External links

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