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Doug Johns
“Pocket Fulla Nasty”
www.dougjohns.com
You may recall from my review of Doug’s previous self-titled CD that I was really impressed with both his playing and writing. Well, I’m happy to report that “Pocket Fulla Nasty” is exactly what is says and blows the first release out of the water! Doug’s also recruited some of my favorite players on here (Oz Noy on guitar and Otmaro Ruiz on Keys for example…. whoo!). Doug’s playing is very deep and chocked FULL of groove and pocket. He has a hard plucking technique (almost sounds slapped, but I don’t believe it is. More of a hybrid with a heavy finger-style plucking) that really is key to his ability to pull a wealth of tone, overtones and sounds out of his bass that only come with great technique and attention to detail. The tunes are heavy with groove, a bit rocking here and there, a little sweet here and there but, for the most part, nothing but great bass work and a stellar band! The tunes are very cool as well.A very heavy lesson in groove-ology is in store with this one… Highly recommended.
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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