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“Herbie Hancock – River: The Joni Letters”
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There is a reason that the Album of the Year went to Herbie for this album. It is lush and masterful. Joni’s songs are well represented and given some beautiful treatment by Herbie, Vinnie, Lionel and… Dave Holland.Oh man, every time I hear Dave Holland, I just know that it’s exactly as it should be. Such a wonderful player. Few have the balance that Dave does… Big full tone, nothing but the most musical of ideas, can navigate the trickiest of passages and make it sound so solid and true. (Marc Johnson is another… I can perceive nothing but the music when these masters play. There is no thought, struggle or show-boating. Just pure music).
Although, this album may be a tad on the mellow side for many, Joni’s music (she sings on one track as well!) is performed and arranged masterfully here and the music (and playing) is simply beautiful.
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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