2 Bassist Duo!
Donovan Stokes enjoys a varied career of performing, composing, writing and teaching and has given classes and performed as soloist throughout the U.S., in Mexico, Norway, Italy, England, France and the Czech Republic. His solo recording Gadaha garnered two JPF Music Award rankings for Best Album and Best Instrumental Song. Described as a musician who “paints primary colours and subtle shades to considerable effect” (The Double Bassist), Stokes is also noted for his “eye-popping display of technical wizardry and showmanship” (Madison Jazz).
Kevin Johnson is a not only one of the most in demand bassists of our area, but he is also the managing editor for NoTreble.com, the world’s largest online magazine for bassists. Though his performances revolve around jazz and bluegrass, Kevin is classically trained and appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. He is a true bass enthusiast and activist. In addition to writing for No Treble, he is Jazz Division Head for the Bass Coalition, which seeks to foster community and education through promoting local bass events including workshops, performances, and other educational events. He regularly performs with the Caleb Nei Jazz Trio, The Plate Scrapers, singer-songwriter Kipyn Martin and the Bass Duo 2 Bass Hit.
