Josh Werner
| Josh Werner | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US |
| Genres | Dub, experimental rock, hip hop, jazz, avant-garde |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, producer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Bass, double bass, vocals, guitar, piano, organ, keyboards |
| Years active | 1999–2013 |
| Associated acts |
Higgins Waterproof Black Magic Band Lee "Scratch" Perry Helio Parallax Living Days RZA Wu-Tang Clan CocoRosie Matisyahu Roots Tonic |
| Notable instruments | |
| G&L Musical Instruments L-1000 bass | |
Josh Werner (born September 17, 1974) is an American bassist, producer and songwriter.
Life and career
Werner grew up in Milwaukee, WI. He was a student of Richard Davis.
He is a member of Higgins Waterproof Black Magic Band (which includes TV on the Radio singer Tunde Adebimpe, Alex Holden and Ryan Sawyer)[1] Dark romantic pop group Living Days and Sci fi dub noir project Helio parallax[2]
He is a frequent collaborator of American Record Producer Bill Laswell.
As a producer and session musician, he has recorded with the RZA, Wu-Tang Clan, Kool G Rap, M.O.P., Lee "Scratch" Perry and Sly and Robbie[3]
He frequently tours and records with Avant Garde Freak Folk act CocoRosie[4]
Werner was a co-writer and bassist of the Certified Gold RIAA albums Matisyahu (Live at Stubb's) and the Grammy nominated Matisyahu (Youth album )along with original backing band Roots Tonic.
References
External links
- Bass Player Magazine
- ROIR.com
- BLOGCRITICS.com
- KOBALTMUSIC.com
- Brooklyn Vegan
- Pitchfork.com
- Allmusic.com
- Discogs.com
- concentny.com