Zackery Pride was born June 29, 1977, in Louisville Kentucky and grew up in Atlanta Georgia. He began his musical studies on violin and switched to bass at the age of 14. He was awarded a four-year music scholarship from Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Cleveland Ohio, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music with honors. As a student, he immediately excelled to the principal bass position in the Oberlin Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and the Jazz Band. In the Great Lakes region Zack found himself in the company and performing on stage with: Lou Rawls, Dorothy Norwood (Gospel Legend), Jaguar (The Roots), Derrik Reagan, Robert Shaw, Louis Lane, Robin Eubanks, Vanessa Rubin, Marcus Belgrave, Frank Morgan, and Flo Brown.

He then lived in New York City where he expanded his musical education and experience He spent time under the tutelage of such masters as: Buster Williams, Curtis Lundy, Lonnie Plaxico, Peter Washington, and Rufus Reid. Rufus was so impressed with Zack’s talent that he suggested he perform for the memorial service of the late great Milt “The Judge” Hinton. Zack performed with the Winard Harper Trio, making history by accompanying Dave Chappelle with the first stand-up comedy performance at Carnegie Hall. To name a few of the artist he’s shared the stage with are: George Cables, Cyrus Chestnut, Rene Marie, Jimmy Ponder, Charles Davis, Russell Gunn, Eric Reed, Donald Smith, Wycliffe Gordon, Lizz Wright, Carrie Smith, Mark Murphy, Marcus Printup, Mark Whitfield, Stefon Harris, Freddy Cole, and Kirk Whalum. In addition he has performed in nearly every major jazz venue in the world including; the Blue Note Café (New York & Milan), Jazz Standard, Jazz Showcase, Sweet Basil (New York & Tokyo), Ravinia Institute, 1999 Hip Hop Conference, and numerous jazz festivals held in Asia, Europe, and South America. His television credentials consist of performances aired on BET Jazz and VH1.

Now living in Atlanta, he is set to release his debut CD in January 2006 titled Inner Voice. A host of amazing talent on the album include: Rene Marie, Fareed Mahluli, Takana Miyamoto, Brian Hogans, Jason Brown, Kinah Boto, Ali Barr, Kebbi Williams, and Gwen Chester-Pride. Keeping an extensive touring and recording schedule, he has found time to pursue post graduate degree work and is set to receive his Masters of Music degree form Georgia State University in Fall 2006.