Music:
Member Since: 20/08/2005
Band Members: Court Crawford
Influences: Anything of beauty or power.
At various times I've studied the masters of the bass, a group I'd define as including Charles Mingus, Scott LaFaro, Glenn Moore, Chuck Metcalf, John Cartwright , Charlie Haden, Gary Peacock, Dave Holland, Ray Brown, Eddie Gomez, Ron Carter, Paul Chambers, John Pattitucci, Aladar Pege, Bert Turetsky, David Friesen, James Jamerson, Tony Levin, Chuck Rainey, Jaco Pastorious, Steve Swallow, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, Larry Graham, Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell's left hand, Aston Barret, Israel "Cachao" Lopez, Carlitos Del Puerto and Tony Banda.
With any grace, their conception has touched mine.
Sounds Like: Good music. Music has yearnings beyond our culturally induced preferences for sub dominant - dominant - tonic. I approach what I play with respect for the song and for our ancestors in the music. I respect the role of the bass harmonically and rhythmically. I aspire to sound like whatever the music I'm playing needs. Guanguanco, Columbia, Yambu, Mambo, Merengue, Mozambique, Samba, Bossa Nova, Funk, Swing, Gospel, Motown, R&B, Dixieland, Cool, Bebop, Country, Folk, Rock, Ambient, Outside Improv - you name it. Just don't say Heavy Metal because every band in that genre after Led Zeppelin was a corprock poser. As a composer, I will throw any spice in the soup to get the flavor my inspiration craves. As a sideman I aim for the sweet spot with a lyrical and full bottom end. I like beats with a booty and a brain.
Type of Label: Major
