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Take 6
“The Standard”
www.take6.com
I have to preface this review with the fact that I’m VERY picky when it comes to vocal jazz. It has to be of another plane of quality for me to sit down and listen to an album on my own time. In the past, Lambert, Hendricks & Ross has been one of the only groups to capture my attention more than once (Jon Hendricks makes an appearance on this disc! How cool is that?). Because of that, I’m realizing that I’ve been remiss in my exploration of the genre and I fear that I may have been missing some very cool stuff. That being said, I’m kicking myself for not checking these guys out earlier!! I’ve never heard such talent, beautiful expression & pure musicality coming from nothing but the human voice. We’ve all heard the name “Take6″ but if you haven’t given them their due respect and given them a listen, do it! Truly inspiring vocal work and a nice range of music ranging from Marvin Gaye, to Miles Davis to Gershwin.
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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