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Electric and
double bass man, George Farmer, is a player with an all new blend. He
began his musical training at a young age, receiving his earliest musical
lessons from his father, trumpeter Art Farmer. In a house filled with
American Soul as well as classical music, Farmer benefited from a unique
blend of musical influences and began playing the electric and upright
basses at the same time. With a curriculum that included conservatory
training at the Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, private
study, and a demanding live performance schedule, Farmer absorbed
everything from Schubert's Serenades to Bootsy's Rubberband bass grooves.
Farmer moved permanently to the United States in 1997 and soon began getting calls for high profile dates. His first gigs in New York City included the "Young Lions of Jazz" ensemble with Delfeayo Marsalis and Mark Whitfield, as well as serving as the musical director for California based producer, Don Freeman (The Pointer Sisters, Bill Whithers). In the year 2000, Farmer became the bass player for the legendary, Benny Golson. Farmer toured in Europe and the U.S. with Golson, and recorded on the 2000 Legend Recordings release, "The Athens Sessions". Meanwhile, Farmer has become a sought after sideman and studio musician stateside as well as in Europe. In the year 2001, Farmer spent 3 months touring with Wolfgang Ambros, one of Europe's most beloved rock stars, and Farmer also recorded on Ambros' certified-gold album, "Hopelessly Self-conscious," that same year. He returned to Europe the following summer, where he played with world renowned vocalist, Natalie Cole. In 2003 Farmer signed on as the bass player for 2004 Grammy-nominated Artist, Amel Larrieux. Featured on both electric and upright basses, Farmer's playing on Larrieux's sophomore album "Bravebird" (Warner Brothers) is a focal point. Since the album's release in 2003, he has toured Japan and the United States with Larrieux, while still maintaining a busy performance and recording schedule that includes performances with emerging artist, Darius DeHaas, as a part of the "American Songbook: Stevie Wonder" Series at Lincoln Center . Keep your eye on this formidable bass talent, who, in the words of jazz elder, Benny Golson, "...has amazed me. I'm expecting even more from him as the future unfolds." Email:
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