CURTIS LUNDY
Full Profile
Curtis Lundy is arguably one of the most prolific and in-demand bassists on the modern jazz scene. He is a disciple of the mainstream, straight-ahead, hard-bop school.
Highly regarded for his robust, lyrical, ‘lead from the front’ approach to the acoustic bass — he delivers an unsurpassed brand of masterful excellence in performing standards, originals and the American songbook. His fluid voicings and exceptional dexterity allow listeners to delve into a song — in any time signature — with an equal measure of challenge and enjoyment.
Bassist Curtis Lundy, formerly with Betty Carter, knows how to make the bass sign without betraying its richest texture.”
Reviewed by Kevin Lynch – MILWAUKEE JOURNAL
Mr. Lundy began his musical career in the All Miami Youth Jazz Band. At the University of Miami, he was classically trained under the tutelage of renowned bassist Dr. Lucas Drew. He has also studied privately with Cecil. McBee, Linda McKnight, Rufus Reid, Jaco Pastoriu and Ron Carter.
Lundy’s remarkable sense of jazz time allows him to play the most difficult of all jazz songs for musicians.
Numerous well-received musical engagements have taken Lundy on tours throughout Western and Eastern Europe, South America, Japan, the West Indies, Africa, and every major city in North America.
“Curtis Lundy’s bass playing was definitely one of the highlights of the festival”
Reviewed by Staff Writer- ( Bryne Jazz Festival/Switzerland) – CODA MAGAZINE
Curtis performed and collaborated with Max Roach in Sam Shephard’s award-winning play GBE Suicide in B6 (flat).
Also, two other plays by Sam Sheppard, “Angel City” and “Back Bog Beast Bait” and Ain’t Mis’ Behavin – Fats Waller musical.