Artist description Michael plays solo bass, bass with "looper". With special guests like T Luke on drums or keyboards, Michael has taken the role of the bass to new artistic heights. Michael has combined true bass artistry with keen insight and muscianship to create msuic that is both technically inspiring and very musical.

Music Style Solo Bass, Jazz, Funk

Musical Influences Jaco, Stanley Clarke, Michael Manring, Mark Egan, Vic Wooten, Bootsy and James Jamerson

Similar Artists Jaco, Stanley, Michael Manring, Steve Lawson and all the solo bassists and guitarists

Artist History It was 1979 when, as a student at The Berklee College of Music in Boston that I figured in what direction I needed to go. I had heard of a Buffalo, NY based player who was performing a solo bass arrangement of the Jazz Standard “Misty”. I took the challange to try it as well. I soon realized that this was the way to go in order to develop a better understanding of the relationship between harmony, melody and rhythm. I started to incorporate all of the aspects of jazz standards in a chord-melody style. I've termed these techniques, "The Chordal Approach."I had since moved to the mountains of Vermont and had little or no desire to gig. I was working on my arrangements, trying to put my knowledge of music theory to test on my bass. That was until my mom called, “you know that bass player you like so much ... he was killed.” I just could not believe it, I went to the library and sitting on the dirt floor of the basement, I went through the past 3 months of obituaries in the New York Times. I soon realized that not only had Jaco died, but many other wonderful artists, who had shared their gifts with the world had died too.I felt a renewed energy to share my work. I started gigging again and was soon traveling with the World Music Ensemble, “Critical Theory.” When that gig ended, I started to codify my jazz standards into written form and explain the technique for the initial version of the book, entitled, Standards for Solo Bass. Although Standards for Solo Bass had some major publishing interest ( I still have the letter that states, “we will contact you in about three weeks to finalize a deal”). It never got picked up my a major publishing company and I did not have the resources to attain license for all the arrangements.I decided to rewrite the book, taking out the works of others and marketing it myself. It was also about this time that I contacted Dale Titus, then editor of Bass Frontiers Magazine to see if he would be interested in publishing some of my work. Dale was very interested but ended up leaving the position shortly after. Publisher and Editor Jim Hyatt picked up the ball and ran with it. Since May of 1998 I have been writing a regular lesson column for Bass Frontiers Magazine. Addtionally, I have taken on the role of interviewer and Associate Editor. As far as performances go, I gig fairly regularly, in the local area, with whoever calls and try to concentrate on performing my solo show for those willing to take the risk.From laying down a groove to soloing, "The Chordal Approach" has given me the confidence, tools, and musicianship to succeed. It has led to gigs all over the world, numerous endorsements, and my, extremely cool, writing gig with Bass Frontiers Magazine. I hope to share some of my vision with you.

Group Members Michael Dimin: Bass, Bass with Boomerang Phrase SamplerT Luke (Tristan Sullivan) Drums, Fender Rhodes

Instruments Bass, Drums, Keyboard

Albums Big Droppins

Press Reviews "If you ever get a chance to see Michael Dimin, I highly recommend it. He is doing some amazing stuff" - Michael Manring

Additional Info Michael Dimin, author of The Chordal Approach

Location Averill Park, NY - USA

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