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Bassist Andy McKee's website features sound bites, itinerary, projects, biography, reviews.
Andy McKee is an internationally acclaimed musician well known for his dynamic and inventive approach to the acoustic bass. His reputation stretches from his home base of New York, across the United States and Europe to the far jazz corners of the world. Andy's talents as a composer and accomplished instrumentalist have earned him critical acclaim and a prominent place on the world jazz stage.
Having performed extensively with many jazz greats, Andy McKee is as comfortable on the concert stage in front of television cameras as he is in the recording studio or intimate jazz club setting. He has been a longtime member of groups led by Philly Joe Jones, Chet Baker, Michel Petrucciani, and Elvin Jones, as well as the Mingus Dynasty and currently, the Mingus Big Band. Arriving on the New York scene in 1980, Andy worked the jazz clubs with the likes of Jaki Byard, Clifford Jordan, Sal Nistico, Charlie Rouse, Billy Harper and Brazilian drummer extraordinaire, Edison Machado. While living in Paris, France in the mid-80's, he performed and toured exclusively with Mal Waldron, Clark Terry, Steve Lacy, Don Cherry, Horace Parlan, Steve Grossman, and Barry Altschul as well as European greats Daniel Humair, Marcial Solal, Franco D'Andrea and others.
Any McKee's unique style and hard-swinging approach evolved naturally from his formative years spent on the Philadelphia jazz scene. Working with musicians like Hank Mobley, Johnny Hartman, "Cee" Sharp, Walt Dickerson, and Philly Joe Jones provided a nurturing environment for him and other young players cutting their musical teeth ...
Andy McKee is an internationally acclaimed musician well known for his dynamic and inventive approach to the acoustic bass. His reputation stretches from his home base of New York, across the United States and Europe to the far jazz corners of the world. Andy's talents as a composer and accomplished instrumentalist have earned him critical acclaim and a prominent place on the world jazz stage.
Having performed extensively with many jazz greats, Andy McKee is as comfortable on the concert stage in front of television cameras as he is in the recording studio or intimate jazz club setting. He has been a longtime member of groups led by Philly Joe Jones, Chet Baker, Michel Petrucciani, and Elvin Jones, as well as the Mingus Dynasty and currently, the Mingus Big Band. Arriving on the New York scene in 1980, Andy worked the jazz clubs with the likes of Jaki Byard, Clifford Jordan, Sal Nistico, Charlie Rouse, Billy Harper and Brazilian drummer extraordinaire, Edison Machado. While living in Paris, France in the mid-80's, he performed and toured exclusively with Mal Waldron, Clark Terry, Steve Lacy, Don Cherry, Horace Parlan, Steve Grossman, and Barry Altschul as well as European greats Daniel Humair, Marcial Solal, Franco D'Andrea and others.
Any McKee's unique style and hard-swinging approach evolved naturally from his formative years spent on the Philadelphia jazz scene. Working with musicians like Hank Mobley, Johnny Hartman, "Cee" Sharp, Walt Dickerson, and Philly Joe Jones provided a nurturing environment for him and other young players cutting their musical teeth ...
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Charles Mingus:
One of the most important figures in twentieth century American music, Charles Mingus was a virtuoso bass player, accomplished pianist, bandleader and composer. Born on a military base in Nogales, Arizona in 1922 and raised in Watts, California, his earliest musical influences came from the church-- choir and group singing-- and from "hearing Duke Ellington over the radio when [he] was eight years old." He studied double bass and composition in a formal way (five years with H. Rheinshagen, principal bassist of the New York Philharmonic, and compositional techniques with the legendary Lloyd Reese) while absorbing vernacular music from the great jazz masters, first-hand. His early professional experience, in the 40's, found him touring with bands like Louis Armstrong, Kid Ory and Lionel Hampton.
Eventually he settled in New York where he played and recorded with the leading musicians of the 1950's-- Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Bud Powell, Art Tatum and Duke Ellington himself. One of the few bassists to do so, Mingus quickly developed as a leader of musicians. He was also an accomplished pianist who could have made a career playing that instrument. By the mid-50's he had formed his own publishing and recording companies to protect and document his growing repertoire of original music. He also founded the "Jazz Workshop," a group which enabled young composers to have their new works performed in concert and on recordings ...
One of the most important figures in twentieth century American music, Charles Mingus was a virtuoso bass player, accomplished pianist, bandleader and composer. Born on a military base in Nogales, Arizona in 1922 and raised in Watts, California, his earliest musical influences came from the church-- choir and group singing-- and from "hearing Duke Ellington over the radio when [he] was eight years old." He studied double bass and composition in a formal way (five years with H. Rheinshagen, principal bassist of the New York Philharmonic, and compositional techniques with the legendary Lloyd Reese) while absorbing vernacular music from the great jazz masters, first-hand. His early professional experience, in the 40's, found him touring with bands like Louis Armstrong, Kid Ory and Lionel Hampton.
Eventually he settled in New York where he played and recorded with the leading musicians of the 1950's-- Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Bud Powell, Art Tatum and Duke Ellington himself. One of the few bassists to do so, Mingus quickly developed as a leader of musicians. He was also an accomplished pianist who could have made a career playing that instrument. By the mid-50's he had formed his own publishing and recording companies to protect and document his growing repertoire of original music. He also founded the "Jazz Workshop," a group which enabled young composers to have their new works performed in concert and on recordings ...
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2. ben allison
Bassist and composer
Ben Allison's official web site containing bio and touring info,
photo gallery, downloadable press kit, music samples and info on the
Jazz Composers Collective.
Cited by Downbeat magazine as one of the "25 rising jazz stars for the future" and in the "Bassist of the Year," "Album of the Year," "Composer of the Year," "Acoustic Group of the Year," "Arranger of the Year," and "Jazz Artist of the Year," Rising Star categories of the 2003, 2004, and 2005 Downbeat Critics' Poll, bassist-composer Ben Allison has solidified his reputation as "one of the most original voices in modern jazz" (Amazon.com), a strong organizational force on the New York City music scene, and an advocate for artist empowerment.
With his groups Peace Pipe, New Quartet, Medicine Wheel, the Kush Trio, and the Herbie Nichols Project (which he co-leads with pianist Frank Kimbrough) Ben has toured extensively throughout the US, Canada, Europe, and Brazil winning fans and building new audiences with an adventurous yet accessible sound and a flair for the unexpected.
His six recordings as a leader - Buzz (2004), Peace Pipe (2002), Riding the Nuclear Tiger (2001), Third Eye (1999), and Medicine Wheel (1998) on Palmetto Records, and his 1996 debut Seven Arrows on the Koch Jazz label - showcase Ben's forward-thinking vision as a producer, composer, arranger, and bassist, and his hands-on approach to his craft.
Buzz, was #1 on the CMJ National Jazz radio charts for 6 consecutive weeks and has remained in the top 20 for over five months. His previous three albums, achieved similar radio success, being among the most played albums of the years in which they were released. and have been named as among the best of the year by publications such as The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Village Voice, Jazz Times, Jazz Journalists Association,Downbeat Critics Poll, All About Jazz, Coda (Canada), and Jazz Review (UK), among others ...
Ben Allison's official web site containing bio and touring info,
photo gallery, downloadable press kit, music samples and info on the
Jazz Composers Collective.
Cited by Downbeat magazine as one of the "25 rising jazz stars for the future" and in the "Bassist of the Year," "Album of the Year," "Composer of the Year," "Acoustic Group of the Year," "Arranger of the Year," and "Jazz Artist of the Year," Rising Star categories of the 2003, 2004, and 2005 Downbeat Critics' Poll, bassist-composer Ben Allison has solidified his reputation as "one of the most original voices in modern jazz" (Amazon.com), a strong organizational force on the New York City music scene, and an advocate for artist empowerment.
With his groups Peace Pipe, New Quartet, Medicine Wheel, the Kush Trio, and the Herbie Nichols Project (which he co-leads with pianist Frank Kimbrough) Ben has toured extensively throughout the US, Canada, Europe, and Brazil winning fans and building new audiences with an adventurous yet accessible sound and a flair for the unexpected.
His six recordings as a leader - Buzz (2004), Peace Pipe (2002), Riding the Nuclear Tiger (2001), Third Eye (1999), and Medicine Wheel (1998) on Palmetto Records, and his 1996 debut Seven Arrows on the Koch Jazz label - showcase Ben's forward-thinking vision as a producer, composer, arranger, and bassist, and his hands-on approach to his craft.
Buzz, was #1 on the CMJ National Jazz radio charts for 6 consecutive weeks and has remained in the top 20 for over five months. His previous three albums, achieved similar radio success, being among the most played albums of the years in which they were released. and have been named as among the best of the year by publications such as The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Village Voice, Jazz Times, Jazz Journalists Association,Downbeat Critics Poll, All About Jazz, Coda (Canada), and Jazz Review (UK), among others ...
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3. andy mckee
Bassist Andy McKee's website features sound bites, itinerary, projects, biography, reviews.
Andy McKee is an internationally acclaimed musician well known for his dynamic and inventive approach to the acoustic bass. His reputation stretches from his home base of New York, across the United States and Europe to the far jazz corners of the world. Andy's talents as a composer and accomplished instrumentalist have earned him critical acclaim and a prominent place on the world jazz stage.
Having performed extensively with many jazz greats, Andy McKee is as comfortable on the concert stage in front of television cameras as he is in the recording studio or intimate jazz club setting. He has been a longtime member of groups led by Philly Joe Jones, Chet Baker, Michel Petrucciani, and Elvin Jones, as well as the Mingus Dynasty and currently, the Mingus Big Band. Arriving on the New York scene in 1980, Andy worked the jazz clubs with the likes of Jaki Byard, Clifford Jordan, Sal Nistico, Charlie Rouse, Billy Harper and Brazilian drummer extraordinaire, Edison Machado. While living in Paris, France in the mid-80's, he performed and toured exclusively with Mal Waldron, Clark Terry, Steve Lacy, Don Cherry, Horace Parlan, Steve Grossman, and Barry Altschul as well as European greats Daniel Humair, Marcial Solal, Franco D'Andrea and others.
Any McKee's unique style and hard-swinging approach evolved naturally from his formative years spent on the Philadelphia jazz scene. Working with musicians like Hank Mobley, Johnny Hartman, "Cee" Sharp, Walt Dickerson, and Philly Joe Jones provided a nurturing environment for him and other young players cutting their musical teeth ...
Andy McKee is an internationally acclaimed musician well known for his dynamic and inventive approach to the acoustic bass. His reputation stretches from his home base of New York, across the United States and Europe to the far jazz corners of the world. Andy's talents as a composer and accomplished instrumentalist have earned him critical acclaim and a prominent place on the world jazz stage.
Having performed extensively with many jazz greats, Andy McKee is as comfortable on the concert stage in front of television cameras as he is in the recording studio or intimate jazz club setting. He has been a longtime member of groups led by Philly Joe Jones, Chet Baker, Michel Petrucciani, and Elvin Jones, as well as the Mingus Dynasty and currently, the Mingus Big Band. Arriving on the New York scene in 1980, Andy worked the jazz clubs with the likes of Jaki Byard, Clifford Jordan, Sal Nistico, Charlie Rouse, Billy Harper and Brazilian drummer extraordinaire, Edison Machado. While living in Paris, France in the mid-80's, he performed and toured exclusively with Mal Waldron, Clark Terry, Steve Lacy, Don Cherry, Horace Parlan, Steve Grossman, and Barry Altschul as well as European greats Daniel Humair, Marcial Solal, Franco D'Andrea and others.
Any McKee's unique style and hard-swinging approach evolved naturally from his formative years spent on the Philadelphia jazz scene. Working with musicians like Hank Mobley, Johnny Hartman, "Cee" Sharp, Walt Dickerson, and Philly Joe Jones provided a nurturing environment for him and other young players cutting their musical teeth ...
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4. dwayne burno
Bassist Dwayne Burno's website features sound bites, discography, itinerary, projects, biography.
Dwayne Burno made his entry into this world on June 10, 1970 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a city rich in its musical traditions and history. He gained his initial musical exposure to music through his mother. "My mother is my first musical influence. She told me of the times when she sat me on her lap while she accompanied, directed, and sang with the church choir which she continues to do to this very day."
Dwayne's first chosen musical instrument was the violin which he played until his unexpected first encounter with the double bass. "During my junior year of high school, I was told to begin learning and playing the bass. I was chosen because of my musical aptitude, knowledge and love of music, intellect, character, physique and the bottom line fact that a gig was scheduled to occur in one week's time. I had one week's time to begin 'gettin' it together' and have been a professional musician ever since."
Upon graduation from high school, Dwayne set off to continue his quest for a higher education at Boston's famed Berklee College of Music. There, he remained for three semesters before leaving once again for Philly. In 1989, while in attendance at Berklee, Dwayne began a personal and musical association with his first major employer, alto saxophonist Donald Harrison ...
Dwayne Burno made his entry into this world on June 10, 1970 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a city rich in its musical traditions and history. He gained his initial musical exposure to music through his mother. "My mother is my first musical influence. She told me of the times when she sat me on her lap while she accompanied, directed, and sang with the church choir which she continues to do to this very day."
Dwayne's first chosen musical instrument was the violin which he played until his unexpected first encounter with the double bass. "During my junior year of high school, I was told to begin learning and playing the bass. I was chosen because of my musical aptitude, knowledge and love of music, intellect, character, physique and the bottom line fact that a gig was scheduled to occur in one week's time. I had one week's time to begin 'gettin' it together' and have been a professional musician ever since."
Upon graduation from high school, Dwayne set off to continue his quest for a higher education at Boston's famed Berklee College of Music. There, he remained for three semesters before leaving once again for Philly. In 1989, while in attendance at Berklee, Dwayne began a personal and musical association with his first major employer, alto saxophonist Donald Harrison ...
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Bassist Bob Cunningham's website features jukebox, discography, itinerary, projects, biography.
Samadhi, that high meditative state whereby the human spirit realizes it's total oneness with the Creator, is deemed the greatest ecstasy one can experience. Bassist Bob Cunningham appears to reach, or closely approach that ecstatic state as he blends himself in oneness with his Bass and with the rich, luminous sounds he skillfully coaxes from it. He clearly enjoys and relishes every stroke and sound of the instrument, and this thorough enjoyment of his polished musical craft inevitably translates into the collective enjoyment and soul movement of each audience Cunningham musically serves.
Samadhi, that high meditative state whereby the human spirit realizes it's total oneness with the Creator, is deemed the greatest ecstasy one can experience. Bassist Bob Cunningham appears to reach, or closely approach that ecstatic state as he blends himself in oneness with his Bass and with the rich, luminous sounds he skillfully coaxes from it. He clearly enjoys and relishes every stroke and sound of the instrument, and this thorough enjoyment of his polished musical craft inevitably translates into the collective enjoyment and soul movement of each audience Cunningham musically serves.
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