Chris Minh Doky Interview

Published: March 5, 2010, 3:30 p.m.

b"Join Chris Minh Doky as he discusses his career and the range of Yamaha Silent Basses. Chris Minh Doky stands out as one of the most talented bass players in contemporary music. The New York-based artist is regarded among the masters of the upright bass widely recognized for his passionate delivery and extraordinary technical gifts. With musical roots deriving from his love of American East Coast grooves and the lyric tradition of Scandinavia, Doky has developed a distinctive sound as well as created a style that is uniquely his own.\\n\\nDoky's rare ability to perform with creativity and dynamism as both a soloist and as a sideman has put him on the list of Top Ten Bassists in Reader's Polls and earned him Artist of the Year awards as well as platinum-awarded sales. Parallel to leading his own band, Doky continues to play with some of the most significant jazz artists of today. Being an integral part of the Michael Brecker Quartet since 2001, he is also currently playing and touring with the Randy Brecker Band and the Mike Stern Band. \\n\\nFrom The Hub of All Things Yamaha, http://www.yamahahub.tv"