Rene Worst

Try the BEST MySpace Editor and MySpace Backgrounds at MySpace Toolbox !Rene Worst, an internationally known and very well respected jazz bass player, has also established himself as a leading bassist in North America for several decades. He attended the UBC School of Music and Douglas College jazz program and was voted Bassist of the Year by the BC CARAS Tribute to West Coast Music for the 4 years that the awards were given. Rene was co-leader of the now-legendary fusion band Skywalk with six CD’s to their credit. He has toured Canada with jazz legends Chet Baker, Gene Bertoncini and Joe Pass and on the international scene, has toured the former Soviet Union with Paul Horn. He is also the bassist with a Brazilian band called Novo Tempo which has been touring throughout the US; he is a virtuoso on both string and electric basses. Rene Worst has recorded and performed with numerous jazz greats, including Jack Sheldon, Tommy Banks, Herb Ellis, Freddie Hubbard, Ernestine Anderson, John Faddis, Don Thompson to name a few and his latest album, titled “ Emotional Girl“. was recorded with Jennifer Scott, one of the top jazz singers in Canada. He has also been featured on recordings by Jennifer Love Hewitt, David Bowie, Aerosmith and Poison. Rene also recently released a duo album with pianist Miles Black called “Two” – it has received much critical acclaim. Rene’s studio works include jingles, album projects, and movie scores. This current year, Rene will be releasing two new Jennifer Scott CD’s as a bassist and producer, as well as another recording with pianist Miles Black.