seashell Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Up until yesterday I had never heard of this amazing bass player. A drummer friend dragged me along to PMT Brum where they were holding a drum clinic by Michael's brother Mark. It was an enlightening evening! Just the two of them, no backing tracks, no pedals or loops. Just astonishing improvisation that went in all sorts of unexpected directions. Then Mark took questions, and provided many interesting insights and anecdotes. And they both seemed like genuinely nice guys as well. So what do you reckon, BCers? Michael Mondesir...anyone else think he's the dog's whatsits? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 He was at Elixir's stand at the LBGS back in March - I assume you missed him? Short solo set, but great stuff This is from my blog: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Yes I missed that. I was unenlightened back then. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyDog Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 He's a member here, too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) I saw him something like 20 years ago at the Dunoon Jazz Festival (when that still existed) with Nikki Yeoh. He had a Marmite jar velcroed to his bass which he used for some weird slide noises on one tune! I was a teenager and hadn't been playing long, so he made a bit of an impression. Nice to know he's still going strong. Edited June 11, 2015 by Beer of the Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Mike is a monster. He has played with Billy Cobham, Trilok Gurtu, John McLaughlin, Django Bates, Iain Ballamy and many more. His own trio with his brother, called MGM until they were threatened with litigation, were interesting (I saw them supporting Bill Bruford's Earthworks in the 1990s). And a nice guy to talk to also, very approachable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1434017981' post='2795922'] Mike is a monster. He has played with Billy Cobham, Trilok Gurtu, John McLaughlin, Django Bates, Iain Ballamy and many more. His own trio with his brother, called MGM until they were threatened with litigation, were interesting (I saw them supporting Bill Bruford's Earthworks in the 1990s). And a nice guy to talk to also, very approachable. [/quote] And Annette Peacock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Isn't there a video with him jamming with Nick Smith (Doctor of the Bass) at LBGS on YouTube somewhere?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 I'll have to ask Nick about that experience at the Hearts Bass Bash on Sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee-Man Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Michael is a monster player and throughly lovely chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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