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| + | Josh Dunham is a bass player from Houston, Texas, married to [[Cora Coleman-Dunham]], drummer in [[Prince]]'s band. He was hired by [[Prince]] in early 2006 and has worked on and off with him in the studio and on tour until summer 2010. | ||
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| + | *<b>Birth name</b>: Joshua Dunham | ||
| + | *<b>Date Of Birth</b>: unknown, Houston, Texas, USA | ||
| + | *<b>Occupation </b>: bass player | ||
| + | *<b>Endorsements</b>: | ||
| + | *:- Zamar Instruments | ||
| + | *:- Dean Markley strings | ||
| + | *<b>Activity with Prince</b>: 2006-2010 | ||
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| + | Josh began playing bass at the age of 16 and soon incorporated Kashmere High School 'Kashmere Jazz Ensemble' and the school marching band. During his senior year he had his first recording experience with Professor Conrad Johnson and other members of the Jazz Band. After graduating, he went on to study at Texas Southern University where he had the opportunity to perform with Jennifer Holiday. | ||
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| − | + | In the midst of the touring Josh had the opportunity to work with a number of other incredible musicians such as | |
| − | + | After working in both Houston and Los Angeles, with a wide variety of artists, amonst others Joe Sample & Lalah Hathaway, Michael Ward and Patti LaBelle, he relocated to the west coast and started to work with pianist/vocalist Frank McComb. While working with Frank, Josh also had a commitment in Winter 2004 with the Blue Note Jazz Café’s in Japan (Nagoya, Tokyo, Yokohama, Fukuoka and Osaka). | |
| − | + | Upon returning to the states, Josh was offered to work with [[Prince]] and decided to call off his tour with the play 'Friends and Lovers'. From January to April 2005, Josh joined a band unit [[Prince]] was organizing. It featured [[Frank McComb]], Jairus Mozee, [[Cora Coleman-Dunham|Cora Dunham]], [[Támar Davis]], Ben Mauro and Tim Stewart. | |
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Josh can be heard on the albums [[Album: 3121|3121]], [[Album: Planet Earth|Planet Earth]], [[Album:_Indigo_Nights|Indigo Nights]] and [[Album: Lotusflow3r| Lotusflow3r]] | Josh can be heard on the albums [[Album: 3121|3121]], [[Album: Planet Earth|Planet Earth]], [[Album:_Indigo_Nights|Indigo Nights]] and [[Album: Lotusflow3r| Lotusflow3r]] | ||
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Josh was the bassplayer for most of Prince live appearances in [[2006]], [[2007]], [[2008]], [[2009]] and [[2010]]. | Josh was the bassplayer for most of Prince live appearances in [[2006]], [[2007]], [[2008]], [[2009]] and [[2010]]. | ||
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| − | + | **[[Prince_20TEN_Tour|20Ten Tour]]<br> | |
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Latest revision as of 10:36, 25 June 2016
Josh Dunham
Josh Dunham is a bass player from Houston, Texas, married to Cora Coleman-Dunham, drummer in Prince's band. He was hired by Prince in early 2006 and has worked on and off with him in the studio and on tour until summer 2010.
Artist details
- Birth name: Joshua Dunham
- Date Of Birth: unknown, Houston, Texas, USA
- Occupation : bass player
- Endorsements:
- - Zamar Instruments
- - Dean Markley strings
- Activity with Prince: 2006-2010
Musical Career
Early Life
Josh began playing bass at the age of 16 and soon incorporated Kashmere High School 'Kashmere Jazz Ensemble' and the school marching band. During his senior year he had his first recording experience with Professor Conrad Johnson and other members of the Jazz Band. After graduating, he went on to study at Texas Southern University where he had the opportunity to perform with Jennifer Holiday.
From there he toured with several stage plays: 'Men Cry In The Dark', 'The Maintenance Man' and 'Friends & Lovers'.
Before working with Prince
In the midst of the touring Josh had the opportunity to work with a number of other incredible musicians such as
After working in both Houston and Los Angeles, with a wide variety of artists, amonst others Joe Sample & Lalah Hathaway, Michael Ward and Patti LaBelle, he relocated to the west coast and started to work with pianist/vocalist Frank McComb. While working with Frank, Josh also had a commitment in Winter 2004 with the Blue Note Jazz Café’s in Japan (Nagoya, Tokyo, Yokohama, Fukuoka and Osaka).
Upon returning to the states, Josh was offered to work with Prince and decided to call off his tour with the play 'Friends and Lovers'. From January to April 2005, Josh joined a band unit Prince was organizing. It featured Frank McComb, Jairus Mozee, Cora Dunham, Támar Davis, Ben Mauro and Tim Stewart.
Input in Prince's Discography
Josh can be heard on the albums 3121, Planet Earth, Indigo Nights and Lotusflow3r
Input in Prince's Live performances
Josh was the bassplayer for most of Prince live appearances in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Live performances
With Prince
- Tours
- One-Off Appearances
References
