New Nordic Jazz
Chris Minh Doky heads New Nordic Jazz as they explore the enigma of Nordic storytelling through the sounds of acoustic jazz. His own style of acoustic bass playing is the voice you’ll hear as the tales unfold in lush melodies and solos.
Chris Minh Doky - acoustic bass, Peter Rosendal - piano, Jonas Johansen - drums.
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The Electric Nomads
The Electric Nomads delivers tradition-defying electric jazz that is wired for funk. Each band member have propelled jazz with an individual passion that radiates whether they are on the side or at the front. Soaring solos and deep grooves, they stay within the satellite pull of funky rock and jazz. One of the hardest grooving bands on the electric jazz scene.
Chris Minh Doky - electric basses, Dave Weckl - drums, Dean Brown - guitar, George Whitty - keyboards.
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Musical director:
Danske Salmer
Contemporary arrangements by Chris Minh Doky of Danish psalms orchestrated for choirs, soloists, big and small orchestras. A project developed for the Cathedral of Copenhagen with dean Anders Gadegaard. A mass with completely recomposed liturgy music by Chris Minh Doky.
Come Fly Away with Royal Danish Ballet
Twyla Tharp's spectacular ode to Frank Sinatra's voice and music for the Royal Danish Ballet and the big band conducted and lead by Chris Minh Doky.
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Acoustic solo bass repetoire:
with symphony orchestra or strings
The acoustic solo jazz bass at the center of original arrangements by multiple Grammy© Award winner, Vince Mendoza, originally recorded for the Chris Minh Doky album, Scenes From a Dream. The program features additional arrangements of Danish folks songs and Chris Minh Doky compositions. Available as a guest soloist appearance by Chris Minh Doky - or with Vince Mendoza as guest star conductor
with choirs
The unique song tradition of Denmark is the foundation of this program of contemporary, original arrangements for choir and acoustic solo jazz bass. All arrangements are harmonised and created specifically to the sound of Chris Minh Doky’s acoustic bass and vocal ensembles. Available as a guest soloist appearance by Chris Minh Doky.
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Current sideman bands
The Mike Stern band (since 1990)
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Chris Minh Doky has been a member of:
Michael Brecker Quartet and Quintet (2000-2007)
Ryuichi Sakamoto (1994-1996)
Michel Camilo (1997)
Brecker Brothers (2003)
Brecker Brothers Band Reunion (2014)
The Mike Stern band (since 1990)
Bill Evans & Randy Brecker Soul Bop Band (2005-2007)
David Sanborn (1995-2001)
Bireli Lagrene trio (1991-1994, 2019-now)
Trilok Gurtu & Crazy Saints (1993-1996)
Sanne Salomonsen (musical director, 1998-2000)
Doky Brothers (1994-1997)
Søs Fenger on Holiday (1991-1993)
Chris Minh Doky has performed, toured, recorded and worked with a long list of musicians. This list only contains long term collaborations, initiated by the listed artist.
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