extreme funk bass

17 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Jazz Fusion, URBAN/R&B: Funk



Details:
cleveland-based musician Doug Johns has over 25 years of superfunkybass experience.Performing on local,national,and international stages,Doug has had the opportunity to play with many great musicians,developing and furthering his own playing style and technique.Victor Wooten described Doug Johns as "a great talent who will definitely make his mark in the bass world" Bass Player Magazine wrote"Doug wastes no time demonstating command of his instrument,and went on to say he "is an impressive showcase of..versatility and professionalism" Dweezil Zappa cuts right to the chase and says,"Doug is a freak of nature"

11/13/06 Randy Allar - The Fusion Show, WCSB

DOUG JOHNS

Cleveland bassist Doug Johns has done it. He has found the formula to a great sounding bass recording. The combination of funk and fusion mixed with the Hammond B-3 and horns has created a diverse musical adventure. Johnsâ first solo release has raised the bar for musicians t strive for, and has pushed bass playing to a higher plateau.

The disc opens with âPimpasaurus Rex,â which features the writing core of Johns, drummer Chris Ceja, and Buddy Miles Hammond B-3 player Mark Leach leading a stellar horn section through an old-school sounding funk free-for-all.

âFrog On My Faceâ and âHHPâ continue in the same approach to the compositional attitude until the hauntingly beautiful âIndian Summerâ changes the tone of the disc temporarily. It is a memorable ballad that reminds the listener of a much different place.

Other notable songs on the disc are a Led Zepplin classic, âStairway To Heaven,â âGig Shirt,â and a duet with bassist Victor Wooten called âThe Claw.â

This disc will continually surprise you with the different directions and textures to the eclectic bassists musical personality. Simply called Doug Johns, this 17-track monster will not disappoint. Outstanding beginning to end! You can catch up with Doug through his website at www.dougjohns.com.

--Randy Allarâ
WCSB