Results for "Bass"

Victor Gaskin

Born: November 23, 1934

Roderick Victor Gaskin, born The Bronx, New York, is a jazz bassist. Gaskin moved to Los Angeles in 1962 and started playing with Paul Horn and Red Mitchell before going on to become one of many bass players for the Jazz Crusaders. He also recorded with Curtis Amy and Dupree Bolton, before becoming a part of the West Coast jazz scene, accompanying Buddy Collette, Shelly Manne, and Bud Shank. Between 1966 and 1970, he was a member of Cannonball Adderley's groups, and in 1970 recorded with Duke Ellington's octet, quintet, quartet and trio. He started playing with the Billy Taylor Trio in the late 1970s, continuing until 1993, as well as with Johnny Hartman and Hank Jones.

Ayal Tsubery

Born: July 17, 1983

Focusing on singable, lyrical melodies combined with intricate rhythms, and attention to details, Israeli born Ayal Tsubery's music is unique, energetic, and engaging. Ayal's debut album - “Decisions” makes the mixture of Jazz, Israeli, and Middle Eastern music seem effortless and natural and his impressive style of Bass playing is only an addition to the creativity presented in the music. Taking his first steps as a musician at the age of 14, and inspired by the sounds of Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Miles, and Pastorious, Ayal soon started exploring new territories, refining his craft, studying, and performing

Andy Lalasis

For over 10 years, Andy Lalasis was the bassist who accompanied all the visiting headliners at the legendary Elaine’s lounge, within Atlantic City’s fondly-remembered Steve Wynn's Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino. Those headliners included everyone from Ann Hampton Calloway, Keely Smith, Joanie Sommers, Billy Eckstine and Billy Daniels. Stars booked at Elaines often stayed in town another week just to record with Lalasis and the legendary house trio. And a frequent visitor to Elaines on his off nights? The one and only Francis Albert Sinatra! Andy spent the next 11 years at Resorts Casino as a member of Merv Griffin's Coconut Ballroom Orchestra doing Merv's NY's Eve TV shows and playing for the biggest stars who appeared there

Peter Dennis

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Paul Shewchuk

Professional Bassist based in South Florida - acoustic bass - 4,5,& 6 string fretted/fretless electric basses Educator - classes, private lessons, clinician ​Luthier - instrument design, building, repairs Known for his versatility, his high-energy swinging bass lines, lyrical solos, and solid rhythm, Paul Shewchuk is an “in demand” bassist in South Florida’s music scene and beyond. Paul’s musicality, strong reading and accompanist skills, perfect pitch, and an endless repertoire of songs and styles allow him to perform in almost any musical situation with style and ease

Joshua Crumbly

Born: October 15, 1991

Joshua Crumbly was born October 15, 1991 in Westlake Village, California. He has always possessed a strong passion and love for music. He started playing the piano at the age of three, and by the age of five began classical piano training. Joshua studied with Dathan Dedman, one of the top piano teachers in Palmdale California. He was performing in piano recitals after only three months of formal lessons, earning high marks for his performances. At the age of 9, Joshua began playing the electric bass. Within one year, he was already playing regular gigs with his father and other respected musicians all over the Los Angeles area as well as the regular bassist at his Church in Palmdale, CA

Jeff Plant

Born: October 1

After receiving his degree in physics, Jeff attended graduate school at the prestigious University of North Texas jazz program. He has traveled extensively over the world performing music with a variety of artists and groups. He has recorded on hundreds of albums, commercials, soundtracks, demos, and sessions. He has recorded or performed with artists such as Wynonna Judd, Norah Jones, Oz Noy, Chris Coleman, Natalie Grant, Jimi Tunnell, Dave Fiuczynski, Kirk Whalum, Tom Braxton, Jose Rossy, Mark Lettieri, Nachito Herrera, Michael Harris, Matt Thompson, Andy Timmons, Aaron Spears, as well as several Symphony Orchestras and three Super Bowls and many more. Having spent over 20 years recording on hundreds of sessions, Jeff's playing, voice acting, and writing have been featured on hundreds of commercials, jingles, video games, movie and cartoon soundtracks, albums, radio ID's, sports/news/weather music such as CNN, CNBC, NBC, America's Most Wanted, Borden's Milk, Star Wars Kinnect, Cartoon Network, American Airlines Center, One Piece Anime and many more.

Al Turner

Born: March 21

Bass Guitar Impresario, Al Turner, affectionately called “The Burner” returns with his latest record “This Is”, his fifth solo recording! Self-produced, “THIS Is” features upbeat, joyful and melodic tunes and like all of Al’s recordings, the groove is the central theme throughout. Stellar musicians including, Marlon McClain, Tom Braxton, Ron Otis, Dana Davis, Darryl Wakefield, Calvin Rodgers, Jeff Canady, Monty Q. Pollard, Mark Mitchell, Jordache Grant, Darryl Dixon, Rick Watford, Melvin Jones, Mike Burton, Shedly Abraham, Gino Castillo and Eric Willis lend their talent and skill to help tell the musical story of each track. “Earl Klugh, Bob James and James Jamerson are three of my musical heroes

Lorenzo Feliciati

Essentially self-taught, Feliciati was drawn to the music of Led Zeppelin early on. By age 14, he gravitated to fretless electric bass after seeing Jaco Pastorius in concert with Weather Report during their Night Passage tour in 1982. “It was the last tour Jaco did with the band and one of my first live concerts. I had heard his first solo album in 1980 but seeing him that night changed my life. I discovered that you could be a bass player and still be the coolest cat on stage. All the eyes of the people in the audience were on Jaco that night. His playing was so powerful and full of joy. As a kid playing a bass, seeing Jaco — in his top form and with the best band ever — was a shock! But in years later, I came to appreciate Jaco for more than just his chops