tag:edwinlivingston.com,2005:/blogs/newsNews2023-07-01T18:18:35-07:00Edwin Livingstonfalsetag:edwinlivingston.com,2005:Post/72357782023-07-01T18:18:35-07:002023-10-16T07:48:45-07:00Be sure to check out some of my new music on Bandcamp!!<p><span class="text-big"><i><strong>https://edwinlivingston.bandcamp.com/</strong></i></span></p>Edwin Livingstontag:edwinlivingston.com,2005:Post/63771182020-07-05T22:12:20-07:002020-07-05T22:12:20-07:00Yet another COVID-19 post...& more<p>Hello All,</p>
<p>As you all know COVID-19 has taken a hold of the world and is making each of us more conscious of our reality.</p>
<p>All of my performance gigs have been canceled since March 11, 2020. I've only had a smattering of video/Zoom performances, and a few rehearsals, but I'm healthy and thriving otherwise. It could be worse!!!</p>
<p>And let us not forget to forge ahead and keep fighting for the George Floyd's, Amaud Arbery's, Sandra Bland's and the many others of the world and always reject brutality and unjust killings by police. Black Lives Matter!</p>
<p>Stay safe & healthy,</p>
<p>Edwin</p>Edwin Livingstontag:edwinlivingston.com,2005:Post/59447932019-10-30T23:11:38-07:002019-10-30T23:11:38-07:00Cadillac commercial!!!<p>Hey Kids,</p>
<p>I had the pleasure of being in a Cadillac commercial, and it was a terrific experience!</p>
<p>You can find the link in my media section of this site and here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogmFDXTXZJc</p>
<p>Enjoy and I'll see you soon!</p>Edwin Livingstontag:edwinlivingston.com,2005:Post/53942992018-08-08T20:59:56-07:002018-08-20T09:21:59-07:00511: Edwin Livingston<p class="p1"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/contrabassconversations.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Edwin-Livingston-web.jpg?ssl=1"><img src="https://i0.wp.com/contrabassconversations.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Edwin-Livingston-web.jpg?resize=945%2C756&ssl=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="756" width="945" /></a>I’ve been a fan of <a href="https://www.edwinlivingston.com/">Edwin Livingston</a>’s bass playing ever since hearing him play with Natalie Cole several years ago.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Edwin is one of the most in-demand bassists working today, having worked Elvin Jones, Ellis, Delfeayo, and Jason Marsalis, The Headhunters, and dozens of other familiar names.</p>
<p class="p1">Edwin and I cover a lot of territory, including:</p>
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<li class="li1">growing up in Dallas</li>
<li class="li1">early influences in his musical development</li>
<li class="li1">how singing and saxophone eventually led him to the bass</li>
<li class="li1">his journey to Austin, New Orleans, and Los Angeles and what he learned along the way</li>
<li class="li1">what it’s like traveling the world playing bass</li>
<li class="li1">daily routines</li>
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<p class="p1">…and much more!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Edwin is a great guy and one heck of a bass player, and I know you’ll get a lot out of this conversation.</p>
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Edwin Livingstontag:edwinlivingston.com,2005:Post/53279762018-07-02T09:56:06-07:002018-07-02T09:56:06-07:00Blue Note Tokyo w/ Sadao Watanabe!!<p>Here's a link to our gig in Tokyo!</p>
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<p>http://www.bluenote.co.jp/jp/reports/2018/07/02/sadao-watanabe-with-russell-ferrante-edwin-livingston-kendrick-scott.html</p>Edwin Livingstontag:edwinlivingston.com,2005:Post/50826382018-02-15T23:24:41-08:002018-02-15T23:24:41-08:00Seal on PBS Front & Center<p>Hello Everyone! </p>
<p>It's been too long and I thoroughly apologize. However, I come bearing good news, and there is a link to it below. I had the pleasure of playing with Seal recently and it was great. It was also televised on PBS Front and Center show, so if you have time it is streaming right now!</p>
<p>Thanks & best,</p>
<p>Edwin</p>
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<p>http://www.pbs.org/video/seal-in-concert-cr3mpa/</p>Edwin Livingstontag:edwinlivingston.com,2005:Post/43694262016-09-12T22:09:41-07:002016-09-12T22:09:41-07:00Natalie Cole Tribute!Hello All,<br><br>I know it's been a long while since I last wrote, but I've been a tad busy. Life happens!!<br>Anyway, I just wanted to say I'll be playing a fitting musical farewell to Natalie Cole, along with the remaining members of her band, at the Hollywood Bowl.<br>The guest vocalists will be: Freddy Cole, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Patti Austin, Ledisi & Judith Hill!!<br><br>I'm looking forward to a great concert with tons of lasting memories. See you on the gig!!<br>Thanks,<br>EEdwin Livingstontag:edwinlivingston.com,2005:Post/39693912016-01-02T20:21:19-08:002016-01-02T20:21:19-08:00The passing of Natalie ColeIt came as a huge shock to me when I heard that Natalie had passed. I've been with her for quite some time and I was looking forward to seeing and playing with her for years to come. <br><br>The amount of love, beauty and knowledge she blessed me with is immeasurable and I will always be grateful to her for that.<br><br>Thank you for everything, Natalie!<br><br>Take care,<br>Edwin Edwin Livingstontag:edwinlivingston.com,2005:Post/39652082015-12-16T16:51:35-08:002015-12-16T16:51:35-08:00Back in LA!!Hello All!<br><br>I've just finished a great U.S. & European fall tour with Melody Gardot!<br>We played some amazing shows and recorded a superb HD DVD at the Olympia in Paris. Be on the lookout for the DVD release!<br><br>Now I'm back in LA, just in time for the holidays :)<br><br>So, thank you for listening and checking out my site periodically and have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to each and every one of you.<br><br>Cheers,<br>EdwinEdwin Livingstontag:edwinlivingston.com,2005:Post/39044592015-10-25T08:02:45-07:002015-10-25T08:02:45-07:00One more time, but with a working link - C À Vous Check me with Melody Gardot on the French talk show - C À vous<br><br>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5OQhy2Hj6IEdwin Livingstontag:edwinlivingston.com,2005:Post/39019472015-10-17T14:25:52-07:002015-10-17T14:25:52-07:00Rehearsing!!Hey kids!!<br>We're rehearsing in Paris for the European leg of the Melody Gardot "Currency of Man" tour.<br>So far, so good!! The tour starts Monday Oct. 19, 2015 in Mantes La Ville, France, hope to see you there.<br>À bientôt,<br>Edwin<br> Edwin Livingstontag:edwinlivingston.com,2005:Post/38964692015-10-13T23:32:33-07:002015-10-13T23:32:33-07:00U.S. Fall Tour 2015Hey Cats!!<br>I just finished a great tour of the U.S. with Melody Gardot, and must admit, we had amazing audiences!<br>Every venue was full of enthusiasm and eager fans. <br>Thanks for listening and being so supportive: <br>SF, LA, CHITOWN, MD, VA, BEANTOWN, PHILLY & NYC!<br><br>Next, I'm off to Europe with Melody and I'm looking forward to seeing some new places and new faces.<br><br>See you soon,<br>EdwinEdwin Livingstontag:edwinlivingston.com,2005:Post/38834552015-10-05T12:36:53-07:002015-10-05T12:36:53-07:00East Coast!!!Hello All!<br>I'm out here on the East coast playing a few hits w/ Melody Gardot!<br>Tonight we're in Annapolis, MD, then we work our way up the coast. Come out and say hey!!<br>Cheers,<br>EEdwin Livingstontag:edwinlivingston.com,2005:Post/38614122015-09-18T09:34:43-07:002015-09-18T09:41:55-07:00I'm back!!Hello! <br>I hope everyone is well and thanks for stopping by my improved & updated website.<br>Please feel free to hang for a bit and stop by often, and don't be a stranger, say hello when you see me.<br>Ok, take care and stay positive.<br>Cheers,<br>EdwinEdwin Livingstontag:edwinlivingston.com,2005:Post/38614112015-09-18T09:32:44-07:002015-09-18T09:32:44-07:00Japan tour w/ Sadao WatanabeHello & Konnichiwa from Japan!<br>I'm here touring with the Sadao Watanabe Orchestra and Quartet. We've had great shows in Tokyo, Osaka & now we're in Nagoya playing the Blue Note.<br>We finish up in Kanazawa City playing at the Kanazawa Jazz Street festival Sunday, Sept. 20th. Then back to LA!Edwin Livingston