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About Me

I play the bass and I write some music from time to time. I teach lessons too - upright or electric bass. I've played a lot of different styles of music and can help you get closer to what you want to sound like. If you like what you hear let me know! If you want me to play music with you send me a message and I'll let YOU know... 'Art as expression, not as market campaigns' - N.E.P.Here's a video of me playing with Lee Konitz. And with Dave Karr. Both videos courtesy of Don Berryman and Jazz Police.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/13/2006
Band Website: chrisbassmusic.net
Band Members: JT Bates, Chris Thomson, Kelly Rossum, Jay Epstein, Chris Olson, Park Evans, Dave Hagedorn, Tom Reichert, Bryan Nichols, Luke Polipnick, Joey Van Phillips, Scott Fultz, Clay Pufal, Matt Darling, Peter Schimke, Kenny Horst, Dave Karr, Chris Lomheim and GOD Dean Granros. HERE"S A VIDEO OF HOW BIRDS WORKI edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4
Influences: currently listening too- Edgar Meyer, Autechre, Dave Douglas Quintet, Robert Plant / Allison Krauss, Fugazi, anything with Devin Hoff on bass, Ben Monder, Battles, Rumah Sakit, Chris Thomson's album, Daniel Lanois, Deerhoof, FELA, Anthony Cox, Murcof, Palladian Ensemble. The road goes ever on and on...
Sounds Like: Hopefully it ends up sounding good... but we all know it's hardest to please OURSELVES.
Record Label: Plywood Records
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Bass Lessons / Tutoring / Coaching

Have you ever wanted to play the bass but didn't know where to start? Do you already play the bass but want to learn your favorite song or scale or chord?Do you play any melodic instrument and want to...
Posted by chris bates on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:59:00 PST

MPLS/ST PAUL magazine article on JT & Chris

Here is a link to the article from the May issue of MPLS/ST PAUL magazine written by our friend Megan Wiley. Thanks again Megan!Bates Brothers...
Posted by chris bates on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:39:00 PST