Trevor Dunn

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Trevor Dunn
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Dunn performing in 2012
Background information
Birth nameTrevor Roy Dunn
Born (1968-01-30) January 30, 1968 (age 57)
Eureka, California, U.S.
Genres Avant-garde, experimental, Avant-garde jazz, free jazz, free improvisation, heavy metal, alternative rock, punk rock, jazz-rock
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentsBass guitar, double bass
Years active1983–present
Website trevordunn.net

Trevor Roy Dunn (born January 30, 1968) is an American composer, bass guitarist, and double bassist. He came to prominence in the 1990s with the experimental band Mr. Bungle. While performing with Mr. Bungle, he would dress similar to the St. Pauli Girl. [1] He has since worked in an array of musical styles, including with saxophonist/composer John Zorn, Secret Chiefs 3 and with his own avant-garde jazz/rock ensemble Trevor Dunn's Trio-Convulsant. He is also a member of the bands Fantômas and Tomahawk.

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Career

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Dunn in Aarhus, Denmark (2016)

After four years of studying the clarinet, Dunn began playing electric bass at the age of 13. [2] His earliest musical influences included the Beach Boys, Blondie, Cheap Trick, and Kiss. [3]

In 1998, Dunn formed his Trio-Convulsant. Their first release, Debutantes & Centipedes , features Dunn on bass, Adam Levy on guitar, and Kenny Wollesen on drums. The album Sister Phantom Owl Fish on Ipecac (2004) includes Ches Smith on percussion and Mary Halvorson on guitar. [4]

Dunn has participated in dozens of other recordings, both as a main collaborator and a guest musician. He is part of Mike Pride's MPThree, David Krakauer's Klezmer Madness, and the Nels Cline Singers. He has contributed to or played with: Afro-Mystic, Ben Goldberg, Brian "Head" Welch, Graham Connah's Sour Note Seven, Jess Jones Quartet, Junk Genius, Laplante/Dunn/Smith, John Zorn's Electric Masada, Matisyahu, Rova Saxophone Quartet, Sean Lennon, Suit of Lights, Rob Price Quartet, Tin Hat Trio, and Tipsy. [5]

Bass guitars

Discography

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Dunn, Saalfelden Jazz Festival, 2009

As leader or co-leader

As band member

With Mr. Bungle

With Secret Chiefs 3

With Fantômas

With Melvins (Lite)

With The Nels Cline Singers

With Tomahawk

With Ahleuchatistas

As sideman

With Erik Friedlander

With Eyvind Kang

With Jamie Saft

With John Zorn

With Jozef Dumoulin Trio

With the Rob Price Quartet

With King Buzzo

Album collaborations

Guest appearances

References

  1. ↑ "Mr. Bungle Beats Queen; Neil Young Under the Stars". Nypress.com. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  2. ↑ Andy Couch. "Ipecac Recordings – Trevor Dunn's Trio Convulsant". Ipecac.com. Retrieved July 7, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Biography". Trevordunn.net. Archived from the original on February 3, 2010. Retrieved July 7, 2011.
  4. ↑ "Discography". Trevordunn.net. Archived from the original on January 30, 2010. Retrieved July 7, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Laplante / Dunn / Smith". Nnatapes.com. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Geeking Out". Trevordunn.net. Archived from the original on February 14, 2010. Retrieved July 7, 2011.
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