Grammy® Award-Winning Producer and Premiere Bassist, Andrew Gouché, Prepares to Release 'We Don't Need No Bass' Tuesday, June 9, 2015

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Los Angeles, CA-May 28, 2015- Grammy® Award-winning producer and premiere bassist, Andrew Gouché, prepares to release We Don't Need No Bass, the anticipated debut album on Prayze Connection Entertainment, available on iTunes Tuesday, June 9, 2015.

With over 30 years experience as the bassist for many Gospel and R&B legends as Prince and the New Power Generation, Gladys Knight, Michael Jackson, Andraé Crouch, The Winans, and musical director for Chaka Khan, We Don't Need No Bass speaks to Andrew's gospel roots but also showcases a broader musical gift blending Jazz and R&B into a soulful variety of songs.  Although a self-proclaimed church musician, Gouché shows the world with this album that he is much more as it reaches out to music lovers of all ages and genres.

After working with some of everyone across all genres, Gouché decided it was time to complete his long-time effort.  "I created this project because, after years of supporting many wonderful artists on stage as well as on recordings, I realized that I have my own voice," states Gouché.  "God has given me the gift of music, and allowed me to create music that I believe will be a blessing to people all over the world."

We Don't Need No Bass covers a lot of ground and takes the listener on a musical expedition. The title track is an interlude with Gouché speaking about actual experiences playing in church, while "Eleanor Rigby & The Vamp," an arrangement of his favorite Beatles song, ensures the listener that the project has something for everyone.  From "Sundays," a warm, beautiful melody, all performed on the bass guitar, to "Jump Start," the funky, high-energy piece with a beat that makes you want to dance, the project then encourages you to reminisce with a "Secret Place," originally recorded by the gospel group "Commissioned," featuring Fred Hammond on vocals, and "Way Back When," a soulful reminder of how music was done back in the day, before the advent of technology.  You're then hit with "Geronimo," a funky, upbeat song that takes you in different directions and just when you think you've heard it all, you're pleasingly delighted with the cleverly created rendition of "No Ways Tired," a tribute to Rev. James Cleveland.  And it wouldn't be a complete Gouché project if he didn't honor his signature bass with "MTD4Lyfe" which gets the job done.  Ending the journey on a high note is "Early In The Morning," a tribute to his favorite bass player, Robert Wilson of the Gap Band. 

A world-renowned bassist, musical director, producer and composer, he is best known for his creatively original bass lines and a unique sound that bass players around the world have sought to emulate.  His distinctive sound is the core of the Andrew Gouché signature line of bass guitars.  Having graced the cover of Bass Player Magazine and industry interviews over the years, he has been tagged as a Gospel music legend.

"I've known Andrew Gouché for almost 30 years and to call him a bass legend is an understatement," states John P. Kee.  "He literally invented a style and sound that has been copied by musicians of all genres! But let it be known because of his ability to transcend and stay relevant, his genuine musicianship and authenticity will keep him in a class of his own!"

 (Via press release).

The anticipated CD featuring vocalists Fred Hammond, Jackie Gouché and more!

Pre-order on iTunes now at  https://itun.es/i6Lm7MB