Chuck Rainey
www.ChuckRainey.com
At one time tagged as the hardest working bass player in America, Chuck Rainey's bass playing on successful television shows, motion pictures and recordings illustrate his well-known and legendary style, feel and concept for the instrument and it's role in organized music. His unique bass lines accent numerous commercials and are an integral part of today's music across many music viewing and listening fronts.
The 'Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame' yearly inducts the legends of Rock music. As of 2003, Chuck Rainey's bass lines and rhythm influence are the documented backbone of the original hit recordings of the following artist and the year they were inducted: Aretha Franklin (1987), Marvin Gaye (1988), The Jackson 5 (1997), The Rascals (2000), Steely Dan (2001).
Learning to play the guitar while on military active duty before college, eventually led him to professionally play the guitar with local bands in Youngstown and Cleveland after returning home from college and military obligations. Since his formal training did not encompass improvisational skills, his guitar playing ability was limited to 'rhythm playing.' He began to play the 'electric' bass instrument after it was obvious that his skills were more valuable playing single note patterns, which he displayed as a guitar player.
His arrival in New York City during the spring of 1962 coincided with the beginning of a new era in American commercial music. After a 3 and a half-year stint with legendary FT. Worth sax man King Curtis in New York, Chuck began an illustrious career as a 'sideman' in the recording studio along with Bernard Purdy, Eric Gale, Richard T., Donny Hathaway, Paul Griffen and Herb Lavelle to name a few. Without any argument, he is the most recorded bass player in the history of recorded music and is the most imitated by bass players as a whole.
During the period 1963 thru 1971, Chuck toured and/or recorded with some of the most prominent artist of that era. They include King Curtis, Sam Cooke, Etta James, The original Coasters, Jackie Wilson, Harry Bellefonte, Al Kooper, The Supremes, Labelle, Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack and Quincy Jones. Of special note; As a member of 'The King Curtis All Stars', the second Beatle Tour of the US took him to Los Angeles where he made a commitment to return as soon as the Universe saw fit.
Moving in 1972 from New York to Los Angeles as a member of Quincy Jones big band, his career as a studio musician continued to grow. Additionally, his unique style brought him opportunities in the television and film industries where he can be heard performing on musical themes and in the source music of numerous motion pictures, television series and sitcoms, along with radio and TV advertisements. he also has composer, arranger and production credits in his career.
A recipient of a grant from The Ohio Arts Council in 1981, Chuck joins the group of a selected few 'music sidemen' who have been a recipient of prestigious awards. They include; 17 platinum or gold records, The Dean Markely 'Life Time Of Achievement' Award, Bass Player Magazine/New York Bass Collective 'Life Time achievement' Award, a record 35 year consecutive placement in the top 10 music poll (category - bass) in Downbeat and Playboy Magazines and the list goes on.
Thanks in part to a brilliant conceptual nature of his musicianship, he made important contributions to the success of pop, rock, jazz fusion and rhythm & blues during the 60s', 70's and 80's. As the 21st century begins, Chuck Rainey is still very much in his conceptual playing ability and performance throughout the worlds music community.
Chuck Rainey's music activities in education reach far out into the world's organized music communities. As music education is a vital part of his playing career and experience, his textbooks and educational video's are tools used by many educators in the curriculums of their local institutions. Self reliant students are also attracted to his learning tools.
Having written and taught the first bass course curriculums for The Musicians Institute/B.I.T. and Dick Grove Music Works Shops, Adds to his experience in the field of music education. He was among the first celebrated musicians to write teaching columns in Guitar Player and Bass Player Magazines in the 70's. His early monthly columns alongside the crew of that time, set the format of success inherited by columnist writing the same columns today
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Doug Johns
www.DougJohns.com
Cleveland-based musician Doug Johns has more than 25 years of bass experience. Performing on local, national, and international stages, Doug has had the opportunity to play with many great talents, developing and furthering his own playing style and technique. Going on the road at a very young age, he honed his groove on stage with many soul, funk, blues and jazz bands, realizing they were all connected by the rhythm of the soul.
Doug's raw presence, energy, and all-around crowd-wowing prowess can be heard on numerous recordings and stages. Believing that a good musician surrounds himself with great musicians, Doug has had the privilege of working with such greats as Victor Wooten, Buddy Miles, Dweezil Zappa, Dana Rasch, the LA Mass Choir, Grammy-winning producer Aaron Lindsey, Steve Smith, and many others. The culmination of these musical experiences has led to the 2006 release of Doug Johns self-titled, debut CD.
Currently, Doug is back in the studio, recording his second CD, to be released in 2008. Doug can also be seen on national stages with his two-man project, The Doug Johns Duo, featuring drummer Chris Ceja. In addition to numerous club, clinic and festival bookings, look for Doug and Chris at the 2007 BassQuake, Bass Player Live, and the 2008 BassBash.
Doug Johns is a great talent, a professional studio musician, and an undeniable stage presence; however, he would rather you think of him simply as a hard working, loyal, and well-rounded person. When he's not playing music, Doug finds time to design and fabricate professional drag race cars. He can also be found hiking the primitive backcountry of Utah's canyonlands. In any arena, he's a man worth meeting.
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Paul Rogalski
(Mojomama /
Mojo's Music Academy)
www.Mojomama.net
www.MojosMusicAcademy.com
Paul Rogalski is the bassist from Mojomama. Paul also owns and teaches at Mojo's Music Academy. Paul is from Boston Massachusetts and graduated Berklee College of Music in the early 90’s with a Professional Music Diploma. Shortly thereafter Paul left the rat race of the East Coast to find residence in Boulder Colorado. Paul also teaches electric bass full time and offers all of these experiences he has embraced over the years to the next wave of future bassists |
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Glenn Tapia
(BiggaDigga/Du4/Orbiting Zero)
www.BiggaDigga.com
www.Du4Music.com
www.OrbitingZero.com
Glenn Tapia is the bassist for three local bands - BiggaDigga (Rock-Infused Funk and Groove) and Du4 (VooDoo Rock, Blues, and Funk) and Orbiting Zero (Rock). Glenn first began on the bass in high school after stumbling on the instrument at the recommendation of his band teacher for a single gig. After several college years of attempting rock stardom with an electric guitar, Glenn realized that his true musical place was in the low end - at the bottom of the groove. Glenn is inspired by pocket players like George Porter, Jr, Chuck Rainey, Bootsie Collins, and James Jamerson. Glenn has also derived inspiration from many of the local bass players featured at the bass slam in '08 and '09 as well. Glenn has also grown a strong appreciation for the new generation of bassists like Adam Nitti, Oteill Burbridge and the like. |
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Kim Stone
www.myspace.com/kimstonebassist
Kim Stone has been a dedicated electric and upright bass player all his life. He started playing rock music like Jimi Hendrix and Grand Funk Railroad but close to his 16th birthday he heard Miles Davis and his band play live in Denver, Co. and it changed his life. Later on when he had moved out of his parents house he hooked up with a house mate that had a huge jazz record collection where he received even further jazz studies. Kim has been very lucky to have played and recorded with some great folks such as Spyro Gyra, Rippingtons, Larry Carlton, B.B. King and others |
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Andy Irvine
www.myspace.com/andyirvinebassist
Andy Irvine has presented 13 Concert Clinics nationally in 2009 with Spector including appearing twice at Bass Player Live,was featured in Bass Player Magazine in a interview/article in the March 2009 issue,and has 6 bass and equipment endorsements.
Andy has a solo Soul Clap album released in 2009,as well as played at 16 national and international festivals with a variety of National funk, soul,and Blues acts including Eden Brent,Diunna Greanleaf,The Andy Irvine Group,and On The One. |
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Paul Erhard has taught Classical Double Bass at the University of Colorado College of Music since 1986. In addition to his classical double bass teaching activities, he teaches Jazz Bass Class, Orchestra Audition Class, Improvisation for Strings, and coaches chamber music. Prior to coming to CU, he was the double bass instructor in the music department of the State University of New York (SUNY) at Albany. A native of New York, Dr. Erhard earned his Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music as a student of James VanDemark, and his Masters and Doctoral performance degrees from the Juilliard School in New York City as a student of Homer Mensch.
Paul Erhard spent two years in Germany as a student of Franz Ortner and Georg Hoertnagel at the Munich Hochschule for Music. He also studied for one year with Larry Hutchinson of the Detroit Symphony, with Stuart Sankey at the Aspen Music Festival, and with Gary Karr at Karr's Hartt Summer Course. An important part of Paul Erhard's musical training were his years studying conducting with Charles Bruck. both at the Pierre Monteux School for Conductors in Maine, and privately.
Paul Erhard has enjoyed many years of professional orchestral experience, and is currently principal bass of the Boulder Bach Festival. He was co-principal double bass of the Sinfonia of Colorado, Denver Chamber Orchestra, the Colorado Ballet Orchestra, and has played often with the Colorado Symphony. Before coming to the University of Colorado in 1986, Dr. Erhard lived in New York City and was principal double bass of the Soviet Émigré Orchestra, the Albany Symphony, and the Queens Philharmonic. Prior to this, he was assistant principal double bass of the Kalamazoo Symphony, Michigan. He has spent summers in the Aspen, Breckenridge, Colorado (Boulder), Grand Tetons Music Festivals, the Yale Music Seminar, and several summers at the Pierre Monteux School for Conductors in Maine
Since 1989, Paul Erhard has been a judge for numerous international double bass solo competitions in Brazil, Czech Republic, Germany, and Hungary. serving on juries alongside many of Europe's leading double bass performers and teachers. He served as a juror for the 1st (2000), 2nd (2002), and 4th (2006) Johann Matthias Sperger Competition held in Germany.
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Mark Diamond
http://www.markdiamondmusic.com/
Mark's hard-grooving acoustic bass sound was birthed in the New York area, where he learned to play many musical styles. His professional career started in New Jersey in the mid "70's" at Family & Friends with Jeff Kohnberg and Lisa Cerasia. In 1980 he moved to Colorado with the band Arabesque, and has since been a sought after sideman on over 100 albums, including Grammy award winner Tim O'Brien, Tim and Mollie O'Brien, Sally Taylor, (daughter of James and Carly), James Van Buren with Richie Cole, Keith Oxman, Mary Flower, and Mary Ann Moore. He has played for President Bill Clinton and other luminaries over the years. Mark has toured Europe, and regularly appears at festivals and clubs across the country. He has performed with such legendary performers as Spike Robinson, Richie Cole, James Moody, Ernestine Anderson, Ben Sidran, Peter Rowan, Kenny Loggins, New Orleans piano sensation Henry Butler, Fred Wesley (of the James Brown funky horn section), Buddy Tate, (of the original Count Basie Band), Bruno Carr ( the drummer for Ray Charles, Herbie Mann, and many jazz greats), blues men Eddie Kirkland and Mark Hummel, and a couple of great New York based jazz vocalists Allan Harris and Tom Lellis. Mark has opened shows for B.B. King, Kenny Rogers, Wilson Pickett, Koko Taylor, and Buddy Guy and Junior Wells, to name a few. He is a reliable, personable, talented musician who has dedicated his life to bringing people top quality music in every setting imaginable.
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Ron "B6" Buckner
(Buckner Funken Jazz)
Ron Buckner is the bassist for funk powerhouse Buckner Funken Jazz. Ron's very unique style of playing combines the solid backbeat of graceful thumping with a straight-ahead peaceful in the pocket groove. His influences came from Larry Dunn of Earth Wind & Fire, Ted "Funken" Duncan from Denver, Larry Graham of Sly and the Family Stones, Graham Central Station, and most recently Victor Wooten. Ron has played with Sky, Specter, The Regroovanators, Splash, The Jazz Project, Ace Butler And The Aces, The New "G", Sammy and Friends, Silver Jeff, Carl Dixon, Linda Theus-Lee, and host of other bands in California and in Colorado. Ron recently recorded with Portrait, on their "Without A Second Thought" CD, Katie on her Angel Eyes CD, Park Peters on his "Because You Asked" CD, and was requested to record the bass tracks for the following: "Oasis Product Line" commercials, "Down The Drain" By Regan Mizuno recorded at Raging Waters Records, and "The Ugly On Me" for the group Sans Viasge. |
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Jeff St. Andrews
Jeff St Andrews comes from a long and rich history of working musicians. Jeff currently plays with Michael Hornbuckle, and Emilio Emilio and has previously played with the Trainwreckers and many bands in Los Angeles. Jeff's versatility and experience also has him being called upon regularly to sub for many bands and working musicians. |
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Jodie Woodward
http://www.myspace.com/jodiewoodwardmusic
Jodie has toured and recorded with the following artists and bands: Chicago Recording artist Zora Young, Delores Scott (both in Colorado and Greece 2009), Randy McAllister, Lazy Lester, Dan Treanor, Gretchen Troop Band, Randall Dubis Band, Jack Hadley Band, David Booker and the Clam Daddys. Her next tours include Randy McAllister in Colorado for both 2009-2010 and with Lazy Lester next year in Greece.
Jodie is currently involved in several projects; one is Erik Boa and the Constrictors band. The band recently won the Colorado Blues Society International Blues Challenge competition where they will be heading to Memphis to represent Colorado. The other project is a seven piece female band called SheGruzes, with an R&B focus. The high energy band is taking Denver by storm.
Jodie is always reaching out to musicians and singers to bring together the best in all genres. It has been her passion to give back to the community. With the help of her production company, Woodward Productions, and to fulfill two special projects in one, Jodie created the Female All-Star Revue five years ago. The Female All-Star Revue is a showcase of local female singers and musicians, presented in one night of power-packed music. Although the Female All-Star Revue has a special place in her heart, Jodie produces several all-star shows throughout the year featuring the best of Colorado singers and musicians, male and female. In addition to the all-star shows, Woodward Productions brings in out of town guests to do clinics, such as Bernard Reed and noted Chicago blues artist, Delores Scott, at the Mojo Music Academy.
Jodie is available to put together any type of all-star shows, New Year’s Eve Bashes, or special occasions. Please check Jodie's website for her current bookings and information: http://www.myspace.com/jodiewoodwardmusic .
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