Lincoln Goines
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Lincoln Goines is a double bassist and bass guitarist originally from Oakland, California.
A mainstay of the New York City jazz/Latin/studio scene since the early 1980s and noted for his versatility and fluid style, Goines' extensive career includes performance credits as sideman to: Sonny Rollins
, Michael Brecker
, Mike Stern
, & Carly Simon
. He is also an educator and author, having written “Funkifying The Clave: Afro-Cuban Grooves for Bass and Drums” with drummer Robby Ameen/ Alfred Publishing 1996.
and Cream. He made the switch to jazz upon hearing John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme
” and Miles Davis’ “Bitches Brew
”.
Goines attended high school in Vancouver
, Canada
where he studied double bass with a former principal bassist of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
, Sydney Keats. During this period of his development he also had lessons with Eddie Gomez
and Gary Karr
but is still considered to be primarily self-taught. Goines calls his method of learning “Trial by Fire” which he defines as “taking the gig and learning on the fly to survive”.
Following the lead of bass guitarist Steve Swallow
, Goines switched his primary focus to the electric bass
in the mid 1970's. He relocated from the west coast to New York City
in 1977 where he began studying Latin music with bassists Joe Santiago and Andy Gonzalez, and the rhythms of Brazil with his frequent bandmate, the Brazilian master percussionist Portinho.
His current band projects include the Saninde, Le Baby Macho, and the Franceschini/Goines/Ameen Trio.
. He currently holds both positions.
A mainstay of the New York City jazz/Latin/studio scene since the early 1980s and noted for his versatility and fluid style, Goines' extensive career includes performance credits as sideman to: Sonny Rollins
Sonny Rollins
Theodore Walter "Sonny" Rollins is a Grammy-winning American jazz tenor saxophonist. Rollins is widely recognized as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians. A number of his compositions, including "St...
, Michael Brecker
Michael Brecker
Michael Leonard Brecker was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Acknowledged as "a quiet, gentle musician widely regarded as the most influential tenor saxophonist since John Coltrane," he has been awarded 15 Grammy Awards as both performer and composer and was inducted into Down Beat Jazz...
, Mike Stern
Mike Stern
Mike Stern is an American jazz guitarist. After playing for a few years with Blood, Sweat & Tears, he landed a gig with Billy Cobham and then broke through with Miles Davis' comeback band from 1981 to 1983, and again in 1985. Since then, he launched a solo career, releasing more than a dozen albums...
, & Carly Simon
Carly Simon
Carly Elisabeth Simon is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and children's author. She rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of hit records, and has since been the recipient of two Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award for her work...
. He is also an educator and author, having written “Funkifying The Clave: Afro-Cuban Grooves for Bass and Drums” with drummer Robby Ameen/ Alfred Publishing 1996.
Development
Goines was initially influenced by the rock music of his era including Jimi HendrixJimi Hendrix
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter...
and Cream. He made the switch to jazz upon hearing John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme
A Love Supreme
A Love Supreme is a studio album recorded by John Coltrane's quartet in December 1964 and released by Impulse! Records in February 1965...
” and Miles Davis’ “Bitches Brew
Bitches Brew
Bitches Brew is a studio double album by jazz musician Miles Davis, released in April 1970 on Columbia Records. The album continued his experimentation with electric instruments previously featured on his critically acclaimed In a Silent Way album...
”.
Goines attended high school in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
where he studied double bass with a former principal bassist of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is a Canadian orchestra performing in Vancouver, British Columbia. Over 240,000 people attend its live performances each year. It was founded in 1930 and plays in 12 venues. Its home is the Orpheum theatre. With an annual operating budget of $9.5 million, it is the...
, Sydney Keats. During this period of his development he also had lessons with Eddie Gomez
Eddie Gomez
Edgar "Eddie" Gómez is a Puerto Rican jazz double bassist born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, perhaps most notable for his work done with the Bill Evans trio from 1966 to 1977.-Biography:...
and Gary Karr
Gary Karr
Gary Karr b. November 20, 1941 in Los Angeles, California, is an American classical double bass virtuoso and teacher.- Biography :Although he comes from seven generations of bassists, he was not encouraged by them to go into music...
but is still considered to be primarily self-taught. Goines calls his method of learning “Trial by Fire” which he defines as “taking the gig and learning on the fly to survive”.
Following the lead of bass guitarist Steve Swallow
Steve Swallow
Steve Swallow is a jazz double bass and bass guitarist and composer born in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.One of the leading bassists in jazz, Swallow is noted for collaborations with Jimmy Giuffre, Gary Burton and Carla Bley...
, Goines switched his primary focus to the electric bass
Electric Bass
Electric bass can mean:*Electric upright bass, the electric version of a double bass*Electric bass guitar*Bass synthesizer*Big Mouth Billy Bass, a battery-powered singing fish...
in the mid 1970's. He relocated from the west coast to New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
in 1977 where he began studying Latin music with bassists Joe Santiago and Andy Gonzalez, and the rhythms of Brazil with his frequent bandmate, the Brazilian master percussionist Portinho.
Notable Performances
Goines' performance/touring credits include three decades as bassist for Latin jazz flutist and bandleader Dave Valentin, and a 20 year tenure with guitarist Mike Stern.His current band projects include the Saninde, Le Baby Macho, and the Franceschini/Goines/Ameen Trio.
As an Educator
In 1986 Goines joined the faculty at The Collective in New York City and in 2008 became an Associate Professor of Bass at the Berklee College of MusicBerklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world. Known primarily as a school for jazz, rock and popular music, it also offers college-level courses in a wide range of contemporary and historic styles, including hip...
. He currently holds both positions.
Selected Discography
- Dave Valentin / Land of the Third Eye / Arista/ 1980
- Tania Maria / Come with Me / Concord Jazz/ 1983
- Dizzy Gillespie / New Faces / GRP/1984
- Paquito D'Rivera / Why Not / CBS/ 1984
- Bob Mintzer Big Band / Incredible Journey / DMP/ 1985
- Leni Stern / Secrets / Enja/ 1988
- Michel Camilo / Michel Camilo / CBS/ 1988
- Dave Valentin / Live at the Blue Note / GRP/ 1988
- Mike Stern / Odds or Evens / Atlantic/ 1991
- Bob Berg / In the Shadows / Denon/ 1990
- Mike Stern / Play / Atlantic/ 1999
- Eliane Elias / A Long Story / Blue Note 1991
- Dave Samuels / Del Sol / GRP/ 1993
- Wayne Krantz / Long to be Loose / Enja/ 1993
- Wayne Krantz / 2 Drink Minimum / Enja/ 1995
- Jeff Golub / Naked City / Blue Moon/ 1996
- Kim Plainfield and Lincoln Goines / Night and Day / EFA / Shiosai/ 2001
- Carly Simon / This Kind Of Love / Hear Music (Starbuck's) / 2008
- Portinho Trio / Vino do Porto / MCG Jazz / 2008
- Mike Stern / Big Neighborhood / Heads Up / 2009
- Robby Ameen / Days in the Life / 2 & 4 / 2009