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Bernhard Lackner
“In Between”
www.bernhardlackner.com
Bernhard’s 2nd release is a nice musical evolutionary step from his first release, “Those Days”. Having already establishing himself as a pertinent voice in the bass community the Austrian bassist (Nashville residing) has enlisted the help of some of the best voices in music to bring this new music to fruition. Featuring Derico Watson, Chester Thompson, Jeff Coffin and a host of others, the playing is serious!
The compositions are, in a word, musical-fusion (not just shredding, but harmonically interesting, containing breath and breadth and full of beautiful melodic statements). Bernhard’s playing is stellar and his tone is lush, full, modern and very clean. The production is top-notch, as well.
Musically speaking, there is a nice balance struck here between ear-catching prodigious performance and music that is well composed and leaves room to breath. Full of memorable melodies and world class performances, this release should prove to leave a indelible mark with fusion lovers and bass lovers alike!
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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