Bassist, Songwriter, Composer/Arranger

 
 

Audio

Here are some brief audio clips of recordings I've done.  This page will always be a work in progress, with new additions being added at the top of the list.  Click on the titles to listen.  You'll need the Flash plug-in (included with most browsers) to hear them.  If you're using an older web browser and don't have Flash you can download the plug-in by going here.

Empathy © jeffrey wash

Don Beck is on Trumpet, Bruce K. is on Guitar.  I’m stepping out on the fretless bass and playing/sequencing the rest.

17 Hills © 2010 by Thomas Dolby

From Thomas Dolby’s EP “Amerikana”.  Thomas on vocals and piano, I’m on fretless bass, Mark Knopfler and Kevin Armstrong on guitars, Bruce Kaphan steel guitar, Natalie MacMaster fiddle, Liam Genockey drums. 

Pohakala ©2010 by Bruce Kaphan

From Bruce Kaphan’s album “Hybrid”.  Bruce is playing pedal steel, Jake Shimabukoro on the ukulele, I’m on fretless bass.

Brave Enough © Rob Lamothe

Paul Lizewski produced a 4 song EP featuring singer/songwriter Rob Lamothe and I was fortunate to take part in the project as Arranger, Bassist and Music Director.  It was the first time I’d written for a large string section (20 piece) and I had a blast, learned a lot in the process.  Chris Miller is on drums, Paul L. on Piano, Rob L. played guitar and sang his heart out. Vivian Campbell of Def Leopard is on lead guitar.

I’m So High © Rob Lamothe

Rob Lamothe singing, playing guitars, Chris Miller on drums, me on bass.  I love the groove and feel of this tune.

When Time Stands Still © jeffrey wash

Featuring the amazing William Russ Jr. on Lead vocals.  Chris Miller on Drums, Scott Nordgren on Alto Sax, April Kee backing vocals.  I played Bass, Guitar, Keys.

Gecko Tango ©2008 by Rio Rocko

Bruce Kaphan produced this album of songs by Gregory John Patzner and Sharlene Ayestaran.   It features an all-star cast of Nashville session players (too many to list here!).  I did the horn arrangement for 2 Trumpets, Tenor Sax and Trombone.

Stay © Rob Lamothe

Another Rob Lamothe song, beautiful and spare.  Rob is playing piano and singing.  I did the String Quartet arrangement.

Waveland © Bruce Kaphan

Originally intended for the album Slider, this ended up being released on the compilation CD “Secular Steel”, produced by Elliott Sharp.  Bruce is on Steel Guitar, Ian Hoffman on drums, I’m on Fretless Bass.

A Song For You © Leon Russell

This one is from William Russ’s first album, “Force of Will”.  He and I are both big Donny Hathaway fans and have always loved his version of this tune.  Will wanted to cover the song but do something different with it.  We gave it a different feel by changing time signature to 6/8 and I think it turned out very well.