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 Troy Lampkins's Profile |
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"BAM BAM" |
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| Location: | Oakland, Studio City, Burbank, North Hollywood, California |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Jul 11, 2008 (526 days back) |
About Me |
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| Well-rounded, conscious, Bassist, Pianist & Producer Troy Lampkins expands the definition of spiritual music. The son and godson of prominent San Francisco Bay Area Jazz musicians, Troy began playing the Bass at 4 years old. By 9 years old, Troy had already played his first gig. By age 15, he was already sharing the stage with Jazz greats Pharaoh Sanders, Eddie Marshall, Ray Obiedo, and his Godfather, the late Ed Kelly. Influenced by great Bassists like Jaco Pastorius and John Patitucci as well as the Organ phrasings of Hammond B-3 players Shirley Scott and Jimmy Smith, Troy fashioned his signature approach to playing Bass. Playing both the Upright and Electric Bass, Troy is a virtuoso performer on the Electric 6-String Bass.Since beginning his musical career, Troy has appeared with a number of prominent artists including Regina Belle, George Duke, Pete Escovedo, Tramaine Hawkins, Phyllis Hyman, and Angela Bofill. Well-versed in most musical genres, Troy's innovative playing can also be heard on a number of recording projects with Rhiannon, The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Jenna Mammina, Michael Franti and Spearhead, and Saxophonist, Dave Ellis. An in-demand session player, Troy has made appearances on a number of recordings with prominent music producers such as Frank Martin and Narada Michael Walden. In 1998, he appeared on the legendary group, The Temptations, platinum selling album Phoenix Rising. Troy has played with: Gospel: Tramaine Hawkins, Jamie Hawkins, The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, April Wright R & B: George Duke, Phyllis Hyman, Angela Bofill, Regina Belle, Ledisi, LaToya London, Tevin Cambell Jazz/Fusion Vocalists: Rhiannon, Faye Carol, Jenna Mammina, Karen Blixt, Daria Latin Jazz: Pete Escovedo, Alex Acuna, Ray Obiedo Jazz: Pharaoh Sanders, Eddie Marshall, Ed Kelly, Calvin Keys, Dave Ellis, Robert Stewart, Lloyd Gregory Rap: Michael Franti & Spearhead Currently working with: Will Kennedy Group (Drummer formally of The Yellowjackets, The Wayne Brady Show, The Martin Short Show) Narada Michael Walden (Producer for Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Regina Belle, Lisa Fisher, Shanice Wilson) April Wright Destiny Muhammed Troy's current projects include playing with Will Kennedy (Drummer formally of The YellowJackets,, The Wayne Brady Show, The Martin Short Show), Verve Recording Artist-Ledisi, and the Marcus Johnson Group. He is also performing live both domestically and internationally. Also a talented writer and producer, Troy is currently working on projects for a number of musical artists.Always incorporating his spiritual values into his music, Troy is also a minister in training citing Jesus Christ as his most powerful influence. An accomplished professional and a highly sought-after session player, producer, powerful things are sure to come from this innovative bassist and performer. |
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Music:Member Since: 3/1/2006Band Website: "troylampkins.com (coming soon) Band Members: Troy Lampkins: All Instruments Influences: My influences are: Jesus Christ, Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny, John Patitucci, Anthony Jackson, Jimmy Haslip, Will Kennedy, Bill Frisell, Shirley Scott, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Joe Zawinul, John Scofield, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Sample, Bob James, Marcus Johnson, Billy Childs..... Sounds Like: Good Music!!! Record Label: Maxwell Park Records Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Christian / Gospel / Jazz) |
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My Testimony!!! |
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| Well, where do i begin? I can honestly say that giving my life to Christ at the age of 5 yrs. old has been the best move i've ever made!!! Not only has the Lord been a huge part of my life to date b... Posted by Troy Lampkins on Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:28:00 PST |
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Ya Wanna Get Saved? |
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| On all my emails to people i always tag my signature with a emoticon and with my favorite scripture which is Romans 10:9,10... 9) if you confess with your mouth the lord Jesus and believe in your hear... Posted by Troy Lampkins on Wed, 02 May 2007 04:21:00 PST |
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Taken from the book "Things My Father Told Me". Chapter 2, New Best Friend! |
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| Chapter 2 ... Posted by Troy Lampkins on Wed, 26 Dec 2007 12:21:00 PST |
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My Friends |
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Vino, willis, BAMBAO, Alphabet Soup, Narada Michael Walden, Lloyd Gregory, Victoria Theodore, The Almighty Muthafucka, Michael Schürmann: Bass, Alina, Simply Sara, Ray Obiedo / Urban Latin Jazz Project
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