Eric Revis
Encyclopedia
Eric Revis is a jazz
bassist
and composer
. Revis came to prominence as a jazz bassist with the legendary Betty Carter
in the mid-1990s and since 1997 has been a solid member of Branford Marsalis
's ensemble. In 2004 he released his debut album as a leader, called Tales of the Stuttering Mime.
Revis studied under Ellis Marsalis
at the University of New Orleans. He directed the Jazz Ensemble at Trinity University
, in San Antonio, Texas in 2007/2008.
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
bassist
Double bass
The double bass, also called the string bass, upright bass, standup bass or contrabass, is the largest and lowest-pitched bowed string instrument in the modern symphony orchestra, with strings usually tuned to E1, A1, D2 and G2...
and composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
. Revis came to prominence as a jazz bassist with the legendary Betty Carter
Betty Carter
Betty Carter was an American jazz singer renowned for her improvisational technique and idiosyncratic vocal style...
in the mid-1990s and since 1997 has been a solid member of Branford Marsalis
Branford Marsalis
Branford Marsalis is an American saxophonist, composer and bandleader. While primarily known for his work in jazz as the leader of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, he also performs frequently as a soloist with classical ensembles and has led the group Buckshot LeFonque.-Biography:Marsalis was born...
's ensemble. In 2004 he released his debut album as a leader, called Tales of the Stuttering Mime.
Revis studied under Ellis Marsalis
Ellis Marsalis
Ellis Marsalis is the name of two people, father and son:*Ellis Marsalis, Sr., New Orleans, Louisiana businessman*Ellis Marsalis, Jr., jazz pianist...
at the University of New Orleans. He directed the Jazz Ensemble at Trinity University
Trinity University (Texas)
Trinity University is a private, independent, primarily undergraduate, university in San Antonio, Texas. Its campus is located in the Monte Vista Historic District and adjacent to Brackenridge Park....
, in San Antonio, Texas in 2007/2008.
Discography
- 2009 - Reflections (Kurt RosenwinkelKurt RosenwinkelKurt Rosenwinkel is an American jazz guitarist and keyboardist who came to prominence in the 1990s.-Biography:He attended the Berklee School of Music for two and a half years before leaving in his junior year to tour with Gary Burton, the dean of the school at the time...
Trio) - 2009 - Metamorphosen (Branford MarsalisBranford MarsalisBranford Marsalis is an American saxophonist, composer and bandleader. While primarily known for his work in jazz as the leader of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, he also performs frequently as a soloist with classical ensembles and has led the group Buckshot LeFonque.-Biography:Marsalis was born...
) - 2006 - Braggtown (Branford MarsalisBranford MarsalisBranford Marsalis is an American saxophonist, composer and bandleader. While primarily known for his work in jazz as the leader of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, he also performs frequently as a soloist with classical ensembles and has led the group Buckshot LeFonque.-Biography:Marsalis was born...
) - 2004 - Creation (Branford MarsalisBranford MarsalisBranford Marsalis is an American saxophonist, composer and bandleader. While primarily known for his work in jazz as the leader of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, he also performs frequently as a soloist with classical ensembles and has led the group Buckshot LeFonque.-Biography:Marsalis was born...
) - 2004 - Tales of The Stuttering Mime (Eric RevisEric RevisEric Revis is a jazz bassist and composer. Revis came to prominence as a jazz bassist with the legendary Betty Carter in the mid-1990s and since 1997 has been a solid member of Branford Marsalis's ensemble...
) - 2003 - Romare Bearden Revealed (Branford MarsalisBranford MarsalisBranford Marsalis is an American saxophonist, composer and bandleader. While primarily known for his work in jazz as the leader of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, he also performs frequently as a soloist with classical ensembles and has led the group Buckshot LeFonque.-Biography:Marsalis was born...
) - 2002 - Meant To Shine (Orrin EvansOrrin EvansOrrin Evans is an American jazz pianist.Evans was born in Trenton, New Jersey and raised in Philadelphia. He attended Rutgers University, and following this studied with Kenny Barron. He worked as a sideman for Bobby Watson, Ralph Peterson, Duane Eubanks, and Lenora Zenzalai-Helm, and released his...
) - 2002 - Blue on the D.L. (Russell GunnRussell GunnRussell Gunn is an American contemporary Neo-bop jazz musician, known primarily for his trumpet playing and Grammy nominated recording, Ethnomusicology vol. 1....
) - 2002 - Footsteps Of Our Fathers (Branford MarsalisBranford MarsalisBranford Marsalis is an American saxophonist, composer and bandleader. While primarily known for his work in jazz as the leader of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, he also performs frequently as a soloist with classical ensembles and has led the group Buckshot LeFonque.-Biography:Marsalis was born...
) - 2002 - Bar Talk (Jeff "Tain" Watts)
- 2001 - Storytelling (Joe LockeJoe LockeJoseph Paul Locke is a US American jazz vibraphonist, composer, recording artist and educator.-Biography:Locke was born in Palo Alto, California, but raised in Rochester, New York...
) - 2001 - Art Of War (Ralph Peterson Quintet)
- 2001 - Calling All Spirits (Avram FeferAvram FeferAvram Fefer is an American jazz saxophonist, composer and band leader, currently residing in New York City. He has been performing and recording internationally since 1990...
) - 2000 - Contemporary Jazz (Branford MarsalisBranford MarsalisBranford Marsalis is an American saxophonist, composer and bandleader. While primarily known for his work in jazz as the leader of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, he also performs frequently as a soloist with classical ensembles and has led the group Buckshot LeFonque.-Biography:Marsalis was born...
) - 2000 - Smoking Gunn (Russell Gunn)
- 2000 - World Jazz (Lara & Reyes)
- 2000 - Love Stories (Frank Mccomb)
- 1999 - "In Search Of..." (J.D. Allen III)
- 1999 - "Love Requiem" (Russell Gunn)
- 1999 - Winard (Winard HarperWinard HarperHiram Winard Harper is an American jazz drummer.Harper played in the 1980s with Dexter Gordon, Johnny Griffin, and Betty Carter, the last for four years. While working with Carter he met Wycliffe Gordon, with whom he would collaborate repeatedly...
) - 1999 - Dark Grooves - Mystical Rhythms (James Hurt)
- 1999 - Requiem (Branford MarsalisBranford MarsalisBranford Marsalis is an American saxophonist, composer and bandleader. While primarily known for his work in jazz as the leader of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, he also performs frequently as a soloist with classical ensembles and has led the group Buckshot LeFonque.-Biography:Marsalis was born...
) - 1999 - Citizen Tain (Jeff "Tain" Watts)
- 1998 - Young Gunn Plus" (Russell Gunn)
- 1998 - Trap Dancer (Winard Harper)
- 1997 - Music Evolution (Buckshot LefonqueBuckshot LeFonqueBuckshot LeFonque was a musical group project of Branford Marsalis. The name Buckshot LeFonque was a pseudonym used by jazz saxophonist Julian "Cannonball" Adderley for contractual reasons on the album Here Comes Louis Smith...
) - 1997 - Gunn Fu (Russell Gunn)
- 1997 - Full Circle (Sherman Irby)