MUSICIAN - Double Bass, Bass Guitar, Piano, Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Mostly Jazz but Anything is Negotiable
EDUCATOR - Teacher, Coach, Clinician
COMPOSER - Original Music, Film Scoring
ARRANGER - High-quality Charts, Transcribing
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Perry Thoorsell at All About Jazz
Released in 2021 and featuring vocalist Laura Stilwell accompanied by Tommy James on Piano, Ron Steen on drums, and me on double bass.
Recorded in 2021 by drummer Todd Zimberg with Michael Gotz on piano and me on double bass.
Released in 2021 and featuring vocalist Alyssa Schwary McDonald, Mary-Sue Tobin on alto and soprano sax, Pete Petersen on baritone sax and bass clarinet, Lee Wuthenow and Bryan Meyers on tenor sax, trumpeters Paul Mazzio and Justin Copeland, Stan Bock on trombone, Mark Vehrencamp on tuba, Bryan Dickerson on alto sax, David Kim on piano, Ed Bennett and me on double bass, Ed Pierce and Rivkah Ross on drums, and vocalist/bandleader David Watson
Released in 2020 and featuring vocalist Alyssa Schwary McDonald, Mary-Sue Tobin on alto and soprano sax, Pete Petersen on baritone sax and bass clarinet, Lee Wuthenow on tenor sax, trumpeters Paul Mazzio and Justin Copeland, Stan Bock on trombone, Mark Vehrencamp on tuba, Bryan Dickerson on alto sax, David Kim on piano, Ed Bennett and me on double bass and bass guitar, Ed Pierce and Rivkah Ross on drums, and vocalist/bandleader David Watson
Released in 2020 and featuring my composing, arranging, and performing on the double bass and bass guitar with Victoria Theodore on piano, Ron Steen on drums, and vocalists Cory Joynt and Rebecca Dunn.
Happy Madness by Rebecca DuMaine and the Dave Miller Trio
Happy Madness by Rebecca DuMaine and the Dave Miller Trio
Released in 2016 and featuring vocalist Rebecca DuMaine, Dave Miller on piano, Bill Belasco on drums, and me on double bass. Guest appearances by Brad Buethe on guitar and Pete Cornell on tenor sax
Little Wizdoms by Nika Rejto
Little Wizdoms by Nika Rejto
Released in 2012 and featuring Nika on flute and voice, Dan Zemmelman on piano, Dave Rokeach on drums, Rick Vandivier on guitar, John Santos on percussion, and me on double bass.
Just Candice by Candice
Just Candice by Candice
Recorded live at Anna's Jazz Island in Berkeley. This was a fun date with Candice singing, Larry Chinn on piano, Ranzel Merritt on drums, Tom Rogotzke on trumpet, and me on double bass.
The Mystery of Life by Karen Segal
The Mystery of Life by Karen Segal
A last minute call to cover for a sick friend led to this recording with Karen on guitar, Alan Hall and Ricky Carter on drums, Brian Rice overdubbed percussion, but he wasn't at the sessions I played double bass on. The music was all composed by Karen and was a good challenge. This led to our appearances at the 2010 Ã…rhus Jazz Festival in Denmark.
Jambossa by Stevan Pasero
Jambossa by Stevan Pasero
This session with Stevan on guitar and John Antilla on drums yielded several tracks with me on double bass which made it onto the record.
Isn't It Romantic by Nancy Gilliland
Isn't It Romantic by Nancy Gilliland
A live recording of a 2007 Castro Theater show with Nancy singing and playing piano, Olaf Schiapacasse on drums, and me on double bass. Engineered by the late Bud Spangler.
Out of This World, reissued as Out of This World 2009 by Sony Holland
Out of This World, reissued as Out of This World 2009 by Sony Holland
Recorded in 2006, Featuring Sony on vocals, Jim Nichols on guitar, Art Khu on Piano and Organ, Charles McNeal on tenor sax, David Rokeach on drums, and me on double bass.
Jumpin' at the Border by Josh Workman
Jumpin' at the Border by Josh Workman
Released in 2004, featuring Josh on guitars, pianist and arranger Larry Vuckovich, drummers Harold Jones and the late Omar Clay, percussionist John Santos, vocalist Kim Nalley, Noel Jewkes on tenor sax, and me on double bass.
Midnight Kiss by Nika Rejto
Midnight Kiss by Nika Rejto
Released in 2002 and featuring Nika on flute and voice, the late Paul van Wageningen on drums, Rick Vandivier on guitar, John Santos on percussion, guest vocal by Linda Tillery, and me on double bass and bass guitar.
Double Gemini by the Larry Scala Quartet
Double Gemini by the Larry Scala Quartet
Released in 2002 with Larry on guitar, Pete Magadini on drums, Ray Loekle on tenor sax, and me on double bass.
Lounging Around by Ron Kaplan
Lounging Around by Ron Kaplan
Recorded in 1999 with Ron singing, Larry Scala on guitar, Peppe Merolla on drums, Donny McCaslin, Jr. on tenor xax, Steve Czarnecki on Hammond B3 organ, Dmitri Matheny on flugelhorn, and me on double bass. Remixed, remastered and reissued as Lounging Around Redux 2006.
Capo by the John Capobianco Quartet
Capo by the John Capobianco Quartet
Recorded in 1994 with John on trumpet, the late Jessica Williams on piano, Albert "Tootie" Heath on drums, and me on double bass.
Global Jungle by Sonny Simmons
Global Jungle by Sonny Simmons
A friend from college, Kirk Heydt, called me one day in 1990 and asked if I'd come over and record. This is the result. Sonny Simmons on alto sax and English horn; Kirk Heydt on cello; Dylan Morgan and Jeffrey Donald on drums; Earl Freeman, Freddie Williams, and me on double bass.
Not So Long Ago by Jenny Ferris
Not So Long Ago by Jenny Ferris
The first jazz record I was ever on, recorded in 1984. Featuring Jenny's lovely voice, the late Chuck Clark on tenor sax and flute, Dave Meade on drums, the late Bryce Rohde on piano, and me on double bass.
