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Ray Riendeau
“Arrhythmia”
www.rayriendeau.net
I know Ray Riendeau. We’ve done clinics and shows together and I know this dude can play, so I figured, “Cool. No brainer review… I’ll dig checking this CD out”. I wasn’t ready for it… i knew it’d be impressive but It’s really cool, too! Not just a technical display, but a very interesting album to listen to musically as well. Now, no doubt… Ray can give ANY slapper a serious run for his money, but I didn’t expect the vast display of groove, musicality and production. There is everything from fusion-y odd-time blowing to hip-hop/spoken word grooving. The unifying theme is… GROOVE. This is a head-bobbing type of CD that is as much impressive technically as it is fun musically. Great playing by all involved and the tone is all there. Now, I just need to get Ray to show me how in the name of all that’s sacred he played that slap solo over Ornithology!!??!!
Damian Erskine has written 160 articles in BMM.
Damian Erskine is not your ordinary bass player. While not touring, Damian hones his chops with some of the best jazz and latin musicians the West coast has to offer. Damian is known for his ability to fit into any musical situation and his extraordinary reading and improvising skills. Damian has played in the studio or on the stage with the likes of • Peter Erskine • Teri-Lynn Carrington • Gino Vannelli • John Ellis • Shawn Pelton • Sveti w/ Marko Djordjevic • Luis Conte • Brandon Ross • Les McCann • Jeff Lorber • Vardan Ovsepian • Charmaine Neville • Jessy J • Luis Perdomo • Tony Furtado • Kate Schutt • Bobby Torres • Alan Jones • Patrick Lamb • Dan Balmer • Klezmocracy and many others as well as being featured on the GospelChops.com "Shed Sessionz Vol. 1" DVD. Whether playing as a sideman or with his own group, he is known for his rock solid bass work, virtuosic solos and thoughtful chordal abilities.
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