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David Basse

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David Basse began his professional music career in 1969, when his parents trusted the neighbors to keep an eye on him while they vacationed in California. Basse seized that opportunity and turned it into a six-night gig at a local cocktail lounge with a band named “Carroll Lee and the Moonlighters”. This gig was the first small step in mastering many styles of drumming and subsequently learning to sing from the drumset. He stayed with Lee for the next three years, earning his way through high school and onto the road at age 17. In 1974, he landed in Kansas City, after gigs in Denver, Nashville, New Orleans, Winnipeg, a trip to LA and various teenaged forays throughout the United States. In August of 1982 David Basse began his focus on jazz

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Blue Moods, Bobby Broom, Billy Childs, Catherine Russell and more

Read "Blue Moods, Bobby Broom, Billy Childs, Catherine Russell and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie

by Benjamin Boddie

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Blue Moods, Bobby Broom, Billy Childs, Catherine Russell, Erica Von Kleist, Mike Clement, Nat Reeves, Judith Owens, Taylor Roberts, Bobby Matos Heritage Ensemble, Bobby Sanabria Big Band, Joe Syrian Motor City Jazz Octet, Juan Carlos Quintero, Rebecca Rafla, Joe Gransden, Chick Corea, Audrey Ochoa, Andrea Miller, Steve Wilson, Ben Markley ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Peter Erskine, Bryan Lynch, Bria Skonberg, Carolyn Trowbridge & David Basse

Read "Peter Erskine, Bryan Lynch, Bria Skonberg, Carolyn Trowbridge & David Basse" reviewed by Joe Dimino

by Joe Dimino

We kick off Episode 954 of Neon Jazz with serious firepower--one of the most commanding voices in jazz today, especially out of Kansas City, David Basse. The acclaimed singer, drummer, radio host, and advocate sets the tone with music from his powerful 2025 album War Within. From there, we dive into the compelling artistry and stories ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Arvind Ramdas, Anthony Branker, Harvie S, Aubrey Johnson and more

Read "Arvind Ramdas, Anthony Branker, Harvie S, Aubrey Johnson and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie

by Benjamin Boddie

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Arvind Ramdas, Anthony Branker & Other Ways Of Knowing, Harvie S, Aubrey Johnson, April Varner, Steve Kovalcheck, Bernie Senensky, David Basse, Chenxi Pan, Yelena Eckemoff, The Interplay Jazz Orchestra, Monika Herzig, James Fernando, Hetty Kate, Owen Chen & Eternal Wind, Jeremy Pelt, Melissa Aldana, Dave Wilson Quartet, Vancouver Jazz Orchestra, ...

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Article: Extended Analysis

Cheryl Bentyne and Mark Winkler: West Coast Cool

Read "Cheryl Bentyne and Mark Winkler:  West Coast Cool" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey

by C. Michael Bailey

In 2010, jazz vocal specialists Cheryl Bentyne and Mark Winkler began a collaboration that resulted in a live show entitled West Coast Cool that they presented at different venues on the West Coast and beyond. Summit Records commits this show to digital with an album of the same title that is something special. While programming a ...

Album

Uptown

By David Basse

Label: Cafe Pacific Records
Released: 2012

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News: Festival

Rhythm & Ribs Jazz And Blues Festival Artists Announced

Rhythm & Ribs Jazz And Blues Festival Artists Announced

Festival organizers and producers have officially announced the complete line up of artists who will be performing at the 2012 Rhythm & Ribs Jazz and Blues Festival in Kansas City on Saturday, October 13. Festival Artists Following is the complete listing of festival performers by venue. Individual performance times will be posted over the coming days ...

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Article: Album Review

David Basse: Uptown

Read "Uptown" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey

by C. Michael Bailey

West Coast singer Mark Winkler (Sweet Spot [Cafe Pacific Records, 2011]) heard David Basse and immediately signed him to his Cafe Pacific Records. Uptown is the first product of this partnership and, for the sake of the male jazz singer, does not come a moment too soon. There exists a huge disparity between female and male ...

Album

Old Friends-New point

By David Basse

Label: City Light Entertainment
Released: 2002
Track listing: 'Moanin', 'Them There Eyes', 'Strangers On A Train', 'Centerpiece', 'Cubicle'. 'Sunny Side Of The Street', 'Confirmation', 'Wichita Lineman', 'Satin Doll', 'In A Sentimental Mood', 'Take The "A" Train', 'Baby,Baby All The Time' / 'Juke Joint Blues'


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