PDF 
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine -
Connect with Damian in the Community
Jimmy Greene
“Mission Statement”
www.jimmygreene.com
I was familiar with Jimmy Greene from my familiarity (obsession) with Avishai Cohen’s music (Jimmy was a wonderful contributer to Avishai’s band in the 90′s. Avishai is also given credit as one of the executive producers on this recording). I have to say that this is the best Jimmy Greene I’ve heard yet! Not just his playing (which is masterful), but his compositions and the overall vibe of the album really draws you in. This CD is a supremely musical statement (Mission Statement, if you will… couldn’t help it).
The band is just about as good as it gets, as well… Reuben Rogers supports the band on bass with a warm and supportive upright tone and a perfect time-feel, Eric Harland on drums is always a treat to listen to, Xavier Davis on Piano & Rhodes, Lage Lund on Guitar and Stefon Harris playing Vibes on Revelation. MAN… what a band!
Every time I’ve had this CD playing while musician friends are near, one or the other is guaranteed to ask what it is… It’s got style, depth, musicality and sound that makes you want to LISTEN. Just a killin’ release, Jimmy!
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.
Visit Online:
MySpaceRelated posts:
- Yellowjackets | “25″ : Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine
- Holdsworth, Pasqua, Haslip, Wackerman | “Blue for Tony”: Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine
- Kat Edmonson | “Take to the Sky” : Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine
- Maurizio Rolli | “Rolli’s Tones” : Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine
- Claudio Zanghieri | “Envisions” : Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine
