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