Well-rounded, conscious, Bassist, Pianist & Producer Troy Lampkins expands the definition of spiritual music. The son and godson of prominent San Francisco Bay Area Jazz musicians, Troy began playing the Bass at 4 years old. By 9 years old, Troy had already played his first gig. By age 15, he was already sharing the stage with Jazz greats Pharaoh Sanders, Eddie Marshall, Ray Obiedo, and his Godfather, the late Ed Kelly. Influenced by great Bassists like Jaco Pastorius and John Patitucci as well as the Organ phrasings of Hammond B-3 players Shirley Scott and Jimmy Smith, Troy fashioned his signature approach to playing Bass. Playing both the Upright and Electric Bass, Troy is a virtuoso performer on the Electric 6-String Bass.Since beginning his musical career, Troy has appeared with a number of prominent artists including Regina Belle, George Duke, Pete Escovedo, Tramaine Hawkins, Phyllis Hyman, and Angela Bofill. Well-versed in most musical genres, Troy's innovative playing can also be heard on a number of recording projects with Rhiannon, The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Jenna Mammina, Michael Franti and Spearhead, and Saxophonist, Dave Ellis. An in-demand session player, Troy has made appearances on a number of recordings with prominent music producers such as Frank Martin and Narada Michael Walden. In 1998, he appeared on the legendary group, The Temptations, platinum selling album Phoenix Rising.
Troy has played with:
Gospel:
Tramaine Hawkins,
Jamie Hawkins,
The Oakland Interfaith
Gospel Choir,
April Wright
R & B:
George Duke,
Phyllis Hyman,
Angela Bofill,
Regina Belle,
Ledisi,
LaToya London,
Tevin Cambell
Jazz/Fusion Vocalists:
Rhiannon,
Faye Carol,
Jenna Mammina,
Karen Blixt,
Daria
Latin Jazz:
Pete Escovedo,
Alex Acuna,
Ray Obiedo
Jazz:
Pharaoh Sanders,
Eddie Marshall,
Ed Kelly,
Calvin Keys,
Dave Ellis,
Robert Stewart,
Lloyd Gregory
Rap:
Michael Franti & Spearhead
Currently working with:
Will Kennedy Group (Drummer formally of The Yellowjackets, The Wayne Brady Show, The Martin Short Show)
Narada Michael Walden (Producer for Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Regina Belle, Lisa Fisher, Shanice Wilson)
April Wright
Destiny Muhammed
Troy's current projects include playing with Will Kennedy (Drummer formally of The YellowJackets,, The Wayne Brady Show, The Martin Short Show), Verve Recording Artist-Ledisi, and the Marcus Johnson Group. He is also performing live both domestically and internationally. Also a talented writer and producer, Troy is currently working on projects for a number of musical artists.Always incorporating his spiritual values into his music, Troy is also a minister in training citing Jesus Christ as his most powerful influence. An accomplished professional and a highly sought-after session player, producer, powerful things are sure to come from this innovative bassist and performer.
