A Stunning Debut
author: Donald
Muy Caliente! This is high-energy, latin flavored contemporary jazz at it's best. At times reminiscent of Michel Camilo's great trios with Anthony Jackson, these players will make you wonder why you've never heard their names before (unless you live in OR). Erskine's talent in phenomenal, but this is not a CD just for bassists. The interplay between all musicians involved make this one to own for any fan of contemporary jazz. The production on this is also outstanding, showcasing a live, naturally ambient drum & piano sound. Listen to the samples, and then support a working musician!
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Inspired listening
author: Dig
Damian Erskine is a name to watch! 21st Century technique, inspired compositions and a great sound combine to make this a killer CD.
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Great playing, and gorgeous tone throughout
author: Bass Guitar Magazine
June 2007 Guitar World's Bass Guitar
“From the cover, this may look like a standard jazz trio date, but Erskine certainly doesn’t play it that way. Rather than stick to standard bass patterns, he uses his Zon 6-string to maintain a free-flowing line that often hews closer to soloing than accompaniment. Great playing, and gorgeous tone throughout.”
The Lo-Pass Filter
By Bill Murphy & J.D. Considine
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Damian Erskine's significant facility, big pocket, and harmonic awareness are wh
author: Bass Player Magazine
"Damian Erskine
Trios (damianerskine.com)
While his good genes may help (he's drum god Peter Erskine's nephew), Damian Erskine's significant facility, big pocket, and harmonic awareness are what comes when talent and hard work collide. Trios is Erskine's first disc as leader, and it's an auspiciously musical undertaking. While many bass-led debuts languish in technical self-abuse, Erskine's modern jazz is fresh, listenable, and yes, studded with bass tricks aplenty. (JH)"
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