Various bassists, but a smattering of my influences include:
Ray Brown, Chris Wood, Edgar Meyer, Dave Holland, Charles Mingus, Ron Carter, Charlie Haden, Paul Chambers, and Rufus Reid for double bass. For electric bass: Chris Wood (again!) John Paul Jones, Geddy Lee, Roger Waters, Chuck Rainey, Nathan East, James Jamerson, Scott Thunes, Michael Rhodes, Mike Gordon, George Porter Jr., Rocco Prestia, Pino Palladino, Jaco Pastorious (of course!). In addition to this, I've found inspiration in the playing and pedagogy of my past & present bass teachers, Ray Riendeau, Dale Titus, Gaelen McCormick, Jeff Campbell and Fred Stone.
Sounds Like
An amalgamation of my influences. While striving for a personal voice on the bass, I'm influenced by some of the great jazz, classical and folk double bassists.
“The Greatest Happiness is to scatter your enemy and drive him before you. To see his cities reduced to ashes. To see those who love him shrouded and in tears. And to gather to your bosom his wives and daughters.”
Thanks for your support of my debut single "NO COOL WAY"! We made it all the way to #66 on The Music Row Breakout Chart, on over 500 U.S stations, and are gearing up for my 2nd release! Keep watch for a show near you!
Dropping by to wish you the best day ever and tomorrow do the same. If you have the means please give a couple of dollars to charity. Be it to fight Diabetes, Asthma, Cancer, Hunger, AIDS, or any other cause that touches your heart. I know of no better feeling than what you feel when you make another person’s day a little better. Bill
thank you, my friend for playing with me on the 15th @ Starry Nites. just like old times, we sounded great together. you also sounded great with the cooks.. best of luck, keep me posted on any recording developments as they develop.
