Curtis Ohlson

Curtis Ohlson is widely regarded as a world class musician, producer, and composer.Curtis' original development was influenced by touring for years as the bass player for music legends Ray Charles and Buddy Rich. Curtis then went on to work with numerous successful Artists including: Branford Marsalis, Sheila E., George Duke, Bob Weir (Grateful Dead), Peabo Bryson, Pee Wee Ellis & Fred Wesley (James Brown Horns), Pete Escovedo, and many others.Ohlson's technical skills and versatility have resulted in Major Motion picture Soundtrack recordings, working with Industry luminaries Alan Sylvestry, Elmer Berstein, and The Skywalker Symphony. With over 50 albums, countless world wide concert tours, and several major movie sound track recordings to his credit, Curtis is now focusing more time and energy on music production and recording. Curtis' latest CD "funk-tional reality" is an inspired collection of new instrumental and vocal tracks which he wrote while touring with The Ray Charles Orchestra.Ohlson said "because Ray Charles taught me so much, both as a musician and composer, I would like to humbly dedicate "funk*tional reality" to my dear friend and mentor: Brother Ray Charles".