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Born
Sept. 9, 1955. Raised a native San Franciscan
who's musical background spans four decades.
I
began studying and playing piano in elementary school
at Nortre Dame des Victoires, and started to pursue
electric bass in bands along the way. It became
my instrument of choice. I have been influenced
by all styles of music, such as Buddy Rich, Duke
Ellington, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, Glen
Campbell, all of whom I met at San Francisco's Bimbo's
365 Nightclub, along with opportunities to study
country-western, jazz, soul, rhythm and blues, and
rock-and-roll. I also identify strongly with ties
to the San Francisco music scene, famous for it's
improvisation and free form spirit.
I approach bass playing
by sensing whatever style the music calls for, arranging
music and vocal harmony within the band, and playing
with a natural feel for the bass, conscious of time,
groove and dynamics intended to attract the listener
and dancer. I always allow for uninhibited and creative
playing at all times, giving the music a chance
to be innovative and reactive to audience participation.
I currently play acoustic
upright bass and electric bass with "Kimosabes".
Other notable musicians I have played with or opened
for include:
Rick
Danko - The Band
Boz
Skaggs
Leon Russell
Jose
"Chepito" Areas, ArmandoPerazza-Santana
Nicky
Hopkins - Jerry Garcia Band
John
Cippollina - Quicksilver Messenger Service
Dave
Nelson - New Riders Purple Sage
Dave
Torbert, Robbie Hodinott-Kingfish
Annie
Sampson, Jo Baker - Stoneground
Donna
Godchaux - Grateful Dead and Heart of Gold
Mike
Clark - Byrds
Stu
Blank
Peter
Harris - Quicksilver Gold
Los Lobos
Neville
Bros.
Dan
Healy - sound engineer for Greatful Dead
Merle
Saunders - Jerry Garcia Band
Huey
Lewis, John McFee - Clover
Loren
Rowan - The Edge
Beluga
Whale
Kwaku
Dady
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