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Artist
Eric Revis
12+ albums
bassjazzcontemporary jazzfree jazzJuma
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From AllAboutJazz Born: May 31, 1967 Grammy-winning bassist/composer Eric Revis has been one of the most solid and forceful voices in the contemporary jazz scene for over 15 years despite his young age. The deep-running power of his beat, his potent and gorgeous tone, and his dynamic approach to music keeps him in high demands among notable musicians such as Branford Marsalis and Jeff “Tain” Watts. Born in Los Angeles, CA on May 31, 1967, he grew up listening mostly to funk and rock music. It was not until when he was 14 years of age that he picked up an electric bass and taught himself how to play. After attending Southern University as biology major for a year, Eric relocated to San Antonio, TX where he got a regular gig playing 6 nights a week. As Eric worked the gig, his fellow band members introduced him to jazz. Eric recalls Kind of Blue as one of his first influential jazz recordings. As he discovered this new element of music, Eric decided to switch to an acoustic bass. Eric met Delfeayo Marsalis while volunteering for the Arts Council of San Antonio. Delfeayo strongly suggested that Eric study under his father's program in University of New Orleans. Eric then moved to New Orleans where he has studied under Ellis Marsalis, Harold Battiste, and Victor Goines from 1991 to 1992. New Orleans then offered fertile environment for growing musicians with huge appetite: Musicians whom Eric played with and learned from are Brian Blade, Nicholas Payton, Chris Thomas, Mark Tu
top songs
albums
Slipknots through a Looking Glass
Baby Renfro
City of Asylum
Sing Me Some Cry
Tales Of The Stuttering Mime
In Memory Of Things Yet Seen
Parallax
Laughters Necklace of Tears
Long Story Short
Sing Me Some Cry (feat. Ken Vandermark, Kris Davis & Chad Taylor)
City of Asylum (feat. Kris Davis & Andrew Cyrille)
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Crowded Solitudes