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Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine –
Cheikh Ndoye
“A Child’s Tale”
www.myspace.com/cheikhndoye
Originally from West Africa and now residing in Maryland, I first met Cheikh online via Myspace. I was instantly struck not only by his abilities on the instrument, but by his overall musicality (in addition to being one of the kindest cats I’ve had the pleasure of meeting). When made aware of his upcoming debut release, I couldn’t wait to get my ears in it! Featuring such luminaries as Dave Weckl, Russell Ferrante, Dean Brown, Eric Marienthal & Randy Brecker you may have an idea of what to expect. In addition is a cast of musicians, all of whom bring depth and an ebullient energy to Cheikh’s music.
Cheikh’s writing is very musical and engaging and, I must say, quite mature for a debut album! He is endlessly melodic in approach and serves the music well. Both a wonderful bass player and melodic soloist I know that we’ll be hearing a lot from this phenomenal talent for years to come…
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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