The Players - Damian Erskine - Episode 011

The Players - Damian Erskine - Episode 011

Presented by Fremont Recording in Portland, OR.

This is one in a series of short interviews with the players that make the music we love. This month is bass player/teacher/composer Damian Erskine.

Damian Erskine is known for his ability to fit into most any musical situation, extraordinary reading and improvising skills as well, as being an educator and columnist. He has played in the studio or on the stage with • Peter Erskine • Gino Vannelli • Vince Mendoza and the WDR Big Band • The Jaco Pastorius Big Band • Les McCann • Skerik Band • Jeff Lorber • The Buddy Rich Alumni All-Star Band • Bob Sheppard • John Beasley • George Colligan • Vardan Ovsepian • Antonio Hart • Charmaine Neville • and many others as well as being featured on the http://GospelChops.com "Shed Sessionz Vol. 1" DVD.

Damian is an adjunct professor at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. In addition, he regularly teaches abroad with JEA (Jazz Education Abroad) in Shanghai, Bangkok, Cyprus and Beirut. Additionally, he has taught in the US at Gerald Veasley's Bass Bootcamp, the National Guitar Workshop and Berklee College of Music's Guitar Week. Damian is also a regular contributor to the popular bass education site, http://scottsbasslessons.com.

Damian has written for Bass Player Magazine, Bass Musician Magazine, as well as continuing to maintain a popular weekly column at http://NoTreble.com.
Damian has also authored two books, "Right Hand Drive” and “The Improvisor’s Path”.

damianerskine.com

Recorded at Fremont Recording on February 27, 2020.
Interview recorded with a Neumann U87 into ProTools 2018. Bass via a RED DI.
Video edited with Final Cut Pro 10.
Shot with Nikon D750 cameras with 85mm and 24-120 lenses.

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