Randy Wooten

Bio:

Originally from Syracuse, NY, Randy is a Graduate of the The New England Conservatory with a Bachelor degree in Jazz Performance. Currently working with Blue Man Group - Boston. Although his playing is rooted in modern jazz, his most notable work has been with his own groups Gill Aharon Trio, Stretch, House Limbo, The Daddys, The Rockett Band, Zig Zag Zen, Arcoda, as well as his recent performances with the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra in Los Angeles, and National and International touring with Five Star Loser. Boston Based, Randy has performed with such artists as Christian McBride, Chris Potter, Slide Hampton, Doc Severinson, Burt Bacharach, Kenny Wheeler, Danilo Perez, Tom Scott, Mick Goodrich and George Garzone. He has also performed opposite, Ziggy Marley, Train, The Meters, Henry Rollins, Los Lobos, The Roots, The Samples, Jimmy Cliff, Corey Glover, Dave Davis, The Radiators, Soulive, and many others. He has worked and/or studied with such names as Gary Chaffee, Bob Moses, Danilo Perez, Cecil McBee, George Russell, Peter Erskine, Harold Jones, Alan Dawson, Steve Houghton, Greg Fields, to name a few. Also occasional performances with Boston musicians, Sam Kininger, Timo Shanko, Cheetara and old time band mate Johnny Trama. ..

Member Since:

January 30, 2006

Members:

"One Hare" Gill Aharon Trio: Gill Aharon: Piano, Kendall Eddy: Bass, Randy Wooten: Drums "Improv 3 and Sticks and Stones" House Limbo: Ben Syversen on trumpet, Andrew DiMola on bass, and special guest Carlos Homs ..s. "Mr. Clean" Stretch "Radiation" This is from the Rockett Band's second album, Mechanical Land 2000: Dan Rockett: vocals Jon Trama: guitar Gary Wicks: Bass Dan Berkson: Keys Brendan Tommaney: perc Randy Wooten: Drums "Harmony's Window" is from the Rockett Band's debut album, Harmony's Window 1997 for more Rockett Band music, check out my website: www.randywooten.net "Mama tell me" This is from The Zig Zag Zen sessions at Dizzyland Recording Studios. Andy Taylor: bass and vocals Rich Taylor: Guitar Randy Wooten: Drums for more Zig Zag Zen music, check out my website: www.randywooten.net

Influences:

I have had so many influences from so many styles. Jack DeJohnette, Tony Williams, Elvin Jones, Gary Chaffee, Miles Davis, Coltrane, Keith Jarrett, Pink Floyd, Beatles, James Brown, Bob Marley, Radiohead, Beethoven, Led Zepplin, Rush, Van Halen, Dave Holland, Scofield, Danilo Perez, Bob Moses, Alan Dawson, Cecil McBee, Steve Gadd, Herb Flower, Vinnie Alibrandi, Hapster and Marcia. Etc.