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I've played it all, but SLAP BASS is my thing. Every time I sit down in front of iCompositions, there is always something new that inspires. I am surrounded by talented artists who provide the fuel for my funk.
Musical roots came from my grandfather who was a guitar and mandolin player. I started playing piano when I was about 9, and finally ended up playing bass guitar in high school. I was INSPIRED to learn bass after watching a SLAP great named Mark King, from the band Level 42. Other bass influences of mine include Marcus Miller, Stu Hamm, John Patitucci, Stanley Clarke, and Tetsuo Sakurai. I love and have played all styles of music, but my preferences are Funk, Fusion, Jazz, and Progressive Rock. I've played in busy cover bands for years, and have recently hit the road again with a new crew called MONKEYWAX.
Today, I have been married for over 15 years, and a father of 3 amazing little kids. The ride never slows down for me, but I'm glad I can spend a little of my time with all of you.
Some personal favorites to discover from my musical resume below are:
FDF Doggie Style, Vitruvian Jam, Emotion+2, Blade Of Grass, I Need To Know, W.S.P Piano&Bass, and SICK.
Don't forget to become a friend on the: MONKEYWAX FACEBOOK FAN SITE.
PlusUltra's Basses:
Sadowsky 57' Burst 4-String, Kubicki X-Factor 4-String, Steinberger M-Series 4-String, Fender Amer. Jazz 60th Anniv. 4-String, Fender Mex. Jazz Fretless 4-String and an MusicMan StingRay 5 String HS.
PlusUltra's Strings:
DR Marcus Miller Signature, Dean Markley SR2000 Will Lee Signature, GHS Double Ball, GHS Bright Flats.
PlusUltra's Amp:
Trace Elliot AH500-7, (2) SWR Workingman 4x10 cabs.
PlusUltra's Computer Setup:
Apple G4 Tower, Garage Band-iLife08, M-AUDIO FireWire Solo, Sadowsky Bass PreAmp.
PlusUltra = More Beyond
Blog 
| New Live Band - Monkey Wax | March 22, 2008 |
Love, marriage, kids, work, life. It's taken some time for things to finally settle down for me, but I'm finally back in a LIVE cover band, and it's better than ever.
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| Bass Place - Video Extravaganza! | May 15, 2007 |
I like to study how others play the instrument, and have put together some various video clips that may be of interest. Also added some other funny ones, related to bass.
Please feel free to add yours!!
More to come.............Enjoy.
Please feel free to add yours!!
More to come.............Enjoy.
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Music
| Title | Genre | Released | Plays |
HigherGround  |
Blues | Feb 28, 2010 | 170 |
| Doing The Funky Monkey |
Funk | Jul 12, 2008 | 1245 |
| Empty Reflections |
Rock | Jun 20, 2008 | 841 |
| Emotion+2 |
Pop | Jan 15, 2008 | 1261 |
| Voodo Chile 2K7 |
Rock | Nov 25, 2007 | 1087 |
| SICK |
Rock | Oct 20, 2007 | 1029 |
| Bounce |
Jazz | Oct 2, 2007 | 728 |
| Bee On My WindShield | Funk | Sep 11, 2007 | 735 |
| 7 Bottles Of Beer | Funk | Aug 19, 2007 | 453 |
| TT-SlapVideo | Music Videos | Jul 4, 2007 | 922 |
| Tonsil Trot | Funk | Jul 3, 2007 | 873 |
| Disco Soiree Sensation |
Dance | May 20, 2007 | 996 |
| Sock It To Me Too Too |
Funk | May 6, 2007 | 799 |
| Sock It To Me Too |
Funk | Apr 29, 2007 | 692 |
| Zero8 Ultra |
Funk | Apr 18, 2007 | 603 |
| Illuminated Blues |
Blues | Apr 16, 2007 | 624 |
| Daddys Funky Music | Funk | Apr 1, 2007 | 541 |
| Thumper! |
Funk | Mar 18, 2007 | 1236 |
| D:FUNK | Funk | Mar 11, 2007 | 908 |
| Red Alert Experiment | Electronica | Mar 4, 2007 | 519 |
| FDF Doggie Style |
Funk | Feb 25, 2007 | 1860 |
| Vitruvian Jam |
Funk | Feb 12, 2007 | 831 |
| W.S.P. Piano&Bass |
New Age | Feb 4, 2007 | 1051 |
| Jacob's Delicate-Ultra X |
Jazz | Dec 30, 2006 | 794 |
| Fairy Dog Funk | Funk | Dec 26, 2006 | 863 |
| Helios Progression | Ambient | Dec 22, 2006 | 684 |
| Geisha Funk | Funk | Dec 18, 2006 | 823 |
| Groovylicious Funk | Funk | Dec 12, 2006 | 655 |
| Empty Reflections LIVEGIG | Rock | Dec 6, 2006 | 927 |
| In This World | Rock | Nov 27, 2006 | 1113 |
| Everything To Me | Pop | Nov 22, 2006 | 552 |
| Not Enough Time | Rock | Nov 21, 2006 | 570 |
| Blade Of Grass | Funk | Nov 13, 2006 | 1235 |
| More Beyond | Jazz | Nov 12, 2006 | 1187 |
| Headboard Concussion | Rock | Nov 4, 2006 | 1159 |
