Album Notes

Chris Minh Doky is a prominent jazz bassist who has released several albums and tours regularly. This New York-based artist is considered a master of the upright bass, and is recognized for his passionate delivery and exceptional skill. Doky carries on the distinct Danish bass tradition of the acoustic bass being a lead instrument. Doky’s ability to perform with equal creativity as both a solo artist and sideman has put him on the list of Top 10 Bassists of Reader’s Polls and earned him Artist Of The Year awards. In addition to leading his own band, Doky continues to play with such renowned jazz musicians as Michael Brecker and Mike Stern.

Cinematique is an album which features Doky performing unique versions of classic movie songs and themes. Included on this album is Doky’s excellent renditions of “The Godfather Theme” (by Enrico Morricone), “Goldfinger” (John Barry), “Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence” (Ryuichi Sakamoto), “My Favorite Things” (Rodgers & Hammerstein), “Nothing To Lose” (Henry Mancini), and “One Day I’ll Fly Away” (Joe Sample).

On Cinematique, Doky is accompanied by an array of renowned musicians, such as Joey Calderazzo (piano), Jeff “Tain” Watts (drums), Larry Goldings (piano), Bill Stewart (drums), Makoto Ozone (piano), Toots Thielemans (harmonica), and Clarence Penn (drums).