User:Bassmarion

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DAVID MARION began his musical career at the age of 6 by playing a variety of musical instruments. By 10, he changed his focus from clarinet to drums and, then, began his career in bass guitar at 16.

To further cultivate his interest as a bass player, he attended C.I.M., a jazz music institute located in his native land of Paris, France.

From there, DAVID MARION continued his studies and obtained a scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA.

He also got the opportunity to take lessons with the great VICTOR WOOTEN from Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, STEVE BAILEY and ADAM NITTI at the Bass/Nature Camp in Nashville, TN.

Raised as a Christian and inspired by artists like Fred Hammond and Kirk Franklin, he gained more experience by playing with Gospel bands (New Gospel Family, Jo Ann Pickens, Gospel Act, Maggie Blanchard, Exo...). Since then, he has performed world-wide (Europe, Australia, Africa, Pacific, Canada...) with various television appearances (Hit Machine, Top of the Pop, Le Grand Classement, Le 20h10 pétante, Canada AM, Urban Rush, Hello Ji...).

Living now in Vancouver, Canada, he has worked and performed with such artists like Yasmine, Warren Flandez, Alex Cuba Band, De La Terra, Dan Rothery, Melanie Dekker, The Blue Voodoo, Good Night Mars, Daniel Séguin, Joey Albert, Ross Vegas, Jayne Anastacio, Alpha Yaya Diallo...

David's mentors and influences include LARRY GRAHAM, MARCUS MILLER, PRINCE and MILES DAVIS.

DISCOGRAPHY

New Gospel Family - Live at the Zenith of Paris (CD/DVD)
New Gospel Family - Mon Reconfort (CD)
Crystal Night - Sweet Melodies (CD)
Warren Flandez - Go With Me (CD)
Warren Flandez - A Soul Christmas (CD)
Nahed - L'Homme Invisible (CD)
Christine Kandel - Le Tour de Mes Reves (CD)
Nicolas Desmarest - Bonne Nouvelle (CD)
Jo Ann Pickens - The Gospel Jamboree (CD)
Juju Child - Roots and Soul (CD)
Outlines - Just a Lil' Lovin' (CD)