Chris Minh Doky

Chris Minh Doky

Chris Minh Doky live at Dudelange 2008
Background information
Born 7 February 1969 (1969-02-07) (age 43)
Origin Copenhagen, Denmark
Genres Jazz
Occupations Musician, composer, producer
Instruments Double bass, Electric Bass
Years active 1989 – present
Associated acts Mike Stern
Michael Brecker
Trilok Gurtu & Crazy Saints
Ryuichi Sakamoto
David Sanborn
Website www.doky.com/

Chris Minh Doky (born 7 February 1969) is a Vietnamese-Danish bassist living in Copenhagen and New York City.[1] Though Doky has worked in many genres, his main area of music is jazz.[2] He released his first album, Appreciation, in 1989[3] only 4 years after picking up the instrument.

As a sideman, he has most notably collaborated with the Mike Stern Band,[4] Michael Brecker Quartet,[5] Trilok Gurtu & Crazy Saints,[6] Ryuichi Sakamoto[7] and David Sanborn.

As a solo artist, he is one of the most successful bassists of his generation.[8] His sound is often described as a blend of his native Scandinavian tradition, with the feel of his adopted homeland, the United States.[9]. His wife, Tanja is a lady - in - waiting to Denmark's Crown Princess Mary.

Discography

References

  1. ^ "Et sted i Chris Minh Dokys liv". Berlingske. http://www.fri.dk/bolig/et-sted-i-chris-minh-dokys-liv. Retrieved 2010-03-20. 
  2. ^ Biography retrieved from www.doky.com
  3. ^ Storyville Records interview at Midem 2000
  4. ^ mikestern.org
  5. ^ http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=80932329
  6. ^ http://www.scaruffi.com/avant/gurtu.html
  7. ^ www.sitesakamoto.com
  8. ^ JazzLife Magazine March 2008
  9. ^ Bass Player Magazine July 2006

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