Alain Caron (bass player)
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Alain Caron is a Canadian jazz musician born in Saint-Éloi, Quebec, the youngest of 11 children. He is considered as one of the great masters of the 6-string bass guitar.
His musical skills were formalised by correspondence lessons with the jazz improvisation teacher, Charlie Banacos, and by attending a summer session at Berklee College of Music.
He is a former member of Uzeb (with Michel Cusson guitar and Paul Brochu drums) that was active from 1976 to 1992.
In 1993, Caron began releasing concept albums as Le Band:
- Le Band - 1993
- Rhythm ´n Jazz - 1995
- Play - 1997
- Call Me Al -
- 5 - 2003
He has also been a session musician with Leni Stern.
Awards
- Felix awards for both "Group of the Year" and "Jazz Album of the Year";
- With Uzeb, the Oscar Peterson Lifetime Achievement Award, presented at the 1991 Montreal International Jazz Festival.
References
- The International Institute of Bassists (http://www.bassically.net/featured_artists/alain_caron/caron_biography.htm) - CV and Discography
External link
- Alain Caron - official website (http://www.alaincaron.com/index1.htm)