Tony Levin is a big influence. The Peter Gabriel song 'Don't Give Up' is one of my favorite examples of what that man can do. Jaco Pastorius is pretty high on my list, as well as Stanley Clarke, Victor Wooten, Michael Manring, Marcus Miller, Geddy Lee, Mick Karn, Mingus and Paul Chambers.
Other musicians/bands: Miles Davis, Coltrane, Thelonius Monk, Eric Dolphy, Pink Floyd, Rush, Yes and King Crimson.
Mike Georgin studied Jazz Bass Guitar at the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati and has been a mainstay in the Cincinnati music scene for over fifteen years. Having played and toured extensively in America and Europe with such bands as Pay The Girl (TVT Reocords), Monk (Flat Earth Records), Over The Rhine (Backporch/Virgin), Plow On Boy, The 4Track All-Stars and the avant-garde jazz ensemble Slant; he has helped to garner 5 CEA (Cincinnati Entertainment and Arts) Awards out of 8 nominations.
With these bands, he has shared the stage with Matthew Sweet, Joan Baez, The Wallflowers, Emmy Lou Harris, The Barenaked Ladies, Michael Hedges, Stanley Jordan, Jeff Buckley, Peter Frampton, Tony Levin and many other great artists. Mike also regularly performs solo bass shows.
Inspired by bass-greats like Stanley Clarke, Michael Manring, Victor Wooten, and the late Jaco Pastorius, Mike contributes to the spirit of their legacy by bringing the bass guitar to the forefront of our current musical genre.
Mike's debut release, 'The Line Between' showcases his unique voice and vision. The songs challenge the boundaries usually associated with bass instruments. Most of the melodies and all of the solos are improvised, weaving a complex tapestry and creating a rich atmospheric world in the mind of the listener.
Mike currently plays in 4th Day Echo and the Steven Mutter Jazz Quartet as well as fill-in gigs for many other bands. Very active in the Cincinnati session scene, Mike can be heard on albums ranging in styles from Country, Blues and Rock to Jazz, Gospel and Hip Hop. He also teaches bass guitar lessons at the Willis Music Store in Florence, Kentucky. If you'd like more info on bass lessons, please drop Mike an email. Mike has also just released a bass instruction book called, "Bass is Good, learn to play like a pro." You can order a copy of the book or his CD, 'The Line Between' through paypal under the "members" section to the left.
Happy belated birthday, Mike. I meant to say it yesterday, but I lost track of time. It's hard to believe that a year has passed...where does the time go? I hope you had a great day, and hope to see you soon :)
Mike, Thanks for the add - Hickory Robot is glad you're a friend! Love the tunes, especially the Wayne Shorter cut; tell Steven Mutter hello for me! Stay in touch, we'll have some new songs posted soon. Have a great weekend!
gotta a show this fri. cinco de ocho (may 8th) at the southgate house, come peep it, we start at 10:30, but there's mad different groups, mass different genre's so the earlier the better.
Hey, Mike! Sorry that I couldn't make it out last night. I didn't leave the Madison till around 1. Those guys sure love to play...and they definitely brought the funk! I'll make it out soon, promise!
