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David Dyson : The Dawning
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Hardcore grooves anchoring a melodic blend of contemporary jazz, funk, & R&B harmonies with an inspirational message.
Genre: Jazz: Smooth Jazz
Release Date: 2004
The Dawning
David Dyson
Record Label: Lohandfunk
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Preview Song Name Time Buy
1. Blazin' 5:56 + MP3 $0.99
2. The Dawning 4:32 + MP3 $0.99
3. Frantic 1:35 + MP3 $0.99
4. Hold On 4:38 + MP3 $0.99
5. Le Le's Lah Lah 1:14 + MP3 $0.99
6. Donovan James 4:08 + MP3 $0.99
7. The Narrow Path 1:35 + MP3 $0.99
8. Skippin' 3:59 + MP3 $0.99
9. Yesterday's Smile 4:38 + MP3 $0.99
10. I Won't Complain Again 2:02 + MP3 $0.99
11. Thief in the Night 3:02 + MP3 $0.99
12. In the Midst Of 4:20 + MP3 $0.99
13. Slingshot 4:14 + MP3 $0.99
14. Slingshot (reprise) 0:44 + MP3 $0.99
15. Nicki's Groove 1:42 + MP3 $0.99
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Album Notes

Bass Player magazine Review of "The Dawning":"Inspired by his stints with Me'shell N'degeocello and Steve Coleman, and the solo turns of Marcus Miller, Dyson(layering his fretted and fretless MTD fives and NS Design electric upright, amongst others)creates deeply funky, sonically rich groove meditations. Sweet spots range from the go-go goaded skank of "Le Le's Lah Lah" to the fretless flights on "In The Midst Of". (Chris Jisi)

Growing up in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Dyson was exposed to a variety of styles including it's indigenous go-go funk. His matriculation to Berklee College in Boston opened him up to even more musically diverse situations to absorb. Upon graduation, saxman/ vocalists/recording artist "Walter Beasley" asked David to join his band. In 1989, He auditioned for "Maurice Starr"(producer/creator of "New Kids On The Block")Landing the gig and soon became the musical director for "New Kids On The Block". Dyson helped to take their show to an unprecedented pinnacle. When the "New Kids" took a two year hiatus, David moved on to tour/record with a vast selection of artists spanning from the eclectic jazz fusion of the "Hagens/Belden Band" (in which they received a grammy nomination two years in a row for consecutive recordings) to the R&B fame of 1997 Downbeat Poll winner "Me'shell N'degeocello". In December 1999, David released his debut CD "Soulmates" on his "Lohandfunk" label(which was eventually picked up and distributed worldwide by Warner Brothers-WEA). "Soulmates" met critical acclaim and is now followed up by Dyson's latest release "The Dawning". David recently occupied the bass seat with "Chuck Brown" and "Jonathan Butler" for 3 years and is currently with "Lalah Hathaway", "Pieces Of A Dream" and "Peter White", but does spot dates and studio work with various other artists as well. Fast gaining a reputation as a producer/songwriter(checkout "Pieces Of A Dream's" release "No Assembly Required" and "Tim Hagan's" grammy nominated "Animation/Imagination"), David has just finished his third release "Unleashed!" and continues to grow as one of today's most prolific artists.

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REVIEWS

author: Sonny Khoeblal
                            
I am so happy to see your success Dave. We went to Berklee college together and you played on a recording project of mine. I knew you were set to take off into the world, and did you boy ! Sonny Khoeblal, sonkho@gmail.com, www.sonnykhoeblal.com
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Funky-Smooth
author: Carl Jackson
                            
David Dyson is puttin' it down on this CD. In the car or on the coach, this joint is funky-smooth! Loved Soulmates. Loved The Dawning. Can't wait for the next one!
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author: Anthony Winston
                            
As a bass lover this cd is right there with the top bassist, he's one of the new funkateers.
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One of the great bassists.
author: K. Green, Houston TX.
                            
Dyson is Blazin! If you like fonky bass, you'll want to get to know Mr. Dyson. He's one of the FEW that can bring the funk reminscent of Marcus Miller. Good buy!
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