Funkus Bassicus

Hanging out in Detroit

2008-03-14T21:58:00.001-07:00

We are playing a 3-night run at Arturo's Jazz Club in Southfield, MI.

David Benoit, David Karasony and me...and a glass of cab!

Concert in Newport Beach

2008-03-04T00:29:00.001-08:00

Tonight I am playing a concert at a hotel in Newport Beach, This is
the view from my hotel room, overlooking Fashion Island. I guess this
is where the Beautiful People buy their stuff!

Concert with Jake Shimabukuro

2008-02-08T19:48:00.000-08:00

Jake Shimabukuro is an Ukulele virtuoso from Hawaii. Tonight we are playing a concert at the Norris Pavilion in Rolling Hills, CA.

David Benoit on piano, Jeff Olson on drums, Darryl Tanikawa on clarinet. We are playing a few tunes from David's upcoming CD and a few of Jake's tunes.

The event is arranged by the Asia America Symphony Association and completely sold out.

- DH

NAMM take 2

2008-01-19T15:59:00.000-08:00

We had great show with David and afterwards I chatted with the guys at F Bass. Jerry Watts stopped by and we admired the new Fender Jazz Bass styled F bass model.

On my way to the parking garage I met Greg Mathiesen who played on my first CD. Overall NAMM can be an exhausting event, but you also get the opportunity to catch up with old friends and colleagues.

NAMM in Anaheim

2008-01-19T10:39:00.000-08:00

It's a beautiful day in Anaheim! I am here to perform with David Benoit at Roland's compound. LAst night I went with George Furlanetto of F Bass to the "Bass Bash". The concert featured notable bassists, e.g. Ric Fierabracci, Jerry Watts, Brian Bromberg, Scott Ambush.

To be contd.

Recording Session at Synchronicity

2008-01-03T22:05:00.000-08:00

While waiting for the mix for tracking, I spotted the following ingenious writing in the restroom...

At the Jazz Bakery

2007-12-31T19:57:00.000-08:00

It's New Year's Eve and we are ringing it in at the Jazz Bakery in Culver City. Expect more straight ahead material than usual - I'm still breaking in the new upright.

This nonprofit venue often features artists that are a little further from the commercial viability usually associated with Smooth Jazz. In addition, the lobby features art by local artists.

Happy New Year!

DH

My Wife the Bassist

2007-12-24T23:36:00.000-08:00

It's Christmas Eve and we are playing side by side at Christ the King Catholic Church in Hollywood. Shirley on her F Bass BN5 and me on my new Acoustic bass.

David and Clark at the Pro Tools Rig

2007-12-18T18:15:00.000-08:00

Today I'm at Paramount recording studio in Hollywood. We're recording for David's new album. Apparently he loves the piano Steinway has provided since he compares it to a fine wine!

I'm wrestling a bit with my new upright bass which I purchased a week ago, but since it needed a few repairs it was in the shop until yesterday. So I'm having to adjust from a 3/4 size to a 7/8 while the record button is lit...

More to come.

Monday Morning

2007-12-17T06:21:00.000-08:00

Hello world,

It's monday morning at 6:21 am and I am so ready to start a new week. Who knows what great accomplishments are hiding in the future, soon to become history?

Today's food for thought: How old would you be if you didn't know how old you were?

Ciao,

DH