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Aaron J. Johnson
“Songs of Our Fathers”
www.aaronjjohnson.com
When getting a little background to learn more about Aaron and this album, I was surprised to learn that this is a debut release!! Man, it does NOT sound like one… Aaron’s trombone playing is full of soul and swings hard! His compositions are also very strong… In the tradition and sound that reminded me more of New Orleans horn players… VERY steeped in Blues and funk, but swinging through and through. The band here is equally talented with bass duties covered by Robert Sabin. I also love the way the album was mixed and mastered…. Lots of clarity but even more warmth.. I love albums that are mixed with lots of separation (so you can easily pick out and listen to any one aspect of the music) but also capture the real live sound of the instruments. Well done in every respect Aaron!
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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