click image to enlarge Fernando Vallin Fernando is a supporting musician on live performances with the legendary Latin rock band Mana. He also continually weighs in on production and audio engineering as well as contributing to their albums as a … Continue reading
Posted in Players | Comments Off on Fernando Vallinclick image to enlarge Jose Valentino Ruiz The prestigious Downbeat Magazine named Jose Valentino Ruiz 2010 WINNER in two categories: GRADUATE COLLEGE JAZZ SOLOIST (flute) and GRADUATE COLLEGE CLASSICAL SOLOIST (flute). In addition, Jose was recognized with the GRADUATE COLLEGE … Continue reading
Posted in Players | Comments Off on Jose Valentino Ruizclick image to enlarge Trevor Lawrence Jr. Trevor Lawrence Jr. as a drummer, writer, producer has been nominated or won a grammy every year since 2000. When Trevor approached me to build a bass guitar as the “house bass” for … Continue reading
Posted in Players | Comments Off on Trevor Lawrence Jr.click image to enlarge Terance Key Terance “Bamps” Key was groomed in the Quartet Gospel scene of NYC. He is currently playing bass with Darrell McFadden and the Disciples (DMD). Although he has deep roots in quartet music, Terance also … Continue reading
Posted in Players | Comments Off on Terance Keyclick image to enlarge Larry Fulcher Larry Fulcher is playing his 5-string Ziricote Wyn with Wenge neck and Macassar Ebony Fretboard. Larry plays the blues, R & B, and Reggae and has a long time association with Taj Mahal and … Continue reading
Posted in Players | Comments Off on Larry Fulcherclick image to enlarge Bennie “BJ” Edwards Chicago based Bennie “BJ” Edwards started playing bass at the tender age of 5, and never looked back. Along with his work as a producer, singer, and writer, Bennie is currently the bassist … Continue reading
Posted in Players | Comments Off on Bennie “BJ” Edwardsclick image to enlarge Billy Dickens If you haven’t seen Billy Dickens play, don’t worry about it. It’s not possible. All you’ll see is sort of a speed blur looking thing with multiple image hands and wildly vibrating strings. Bill … Continue reading
Posted in Players | Comments Off on Billy Dickensclick image to enlarge Donald Alford II Writer, producer, arranger, and owner of Don J Music Productions, Donald Alford II, released his first album “Chasing Dreams” in May of 2010. As a bassist, some of the many greats that Don … Continue reading
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