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With deep roots in jazz and folk music,
D. R. Commander is a versatile pianist/keyboardist, vocalist, and
songwriter who is adept
in many diverse musical styles and has leant his skills to a variety of
musical projects over the years. Commander
plays primarily by ear and can pick up most songs almost immediately.
Commander is based in Austin, Texas and is available for session work,
original composition, and live performances.
Blues - Jazz - Country - Rock - R&B/Funk - Folk
Upcoming Performances
 See my MySpace
profile for upcoming gigs
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| D. R. Commander |
Folk Rock |
Austin, TX |
Keyboardist, Songwriter |
2007- |
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Akina Adderley & the Vintage Playboys |
R&B/Funk |
Austin, TX |
Keyboardist, Songwriter |
2007- |
| Akina Adderley Jazz Trio |
Jazz |
Austin, TX |
Pianist |
2007- |
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The
George W. Bush Singers |
Comedy |
Austin, TX |
Vocalist |
2005 |
| The Harmony Theory |
Jazz Fusion |
Austin, TX |
Keyboardist, Songwriter |
2002-2006 |
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The Red Herring Band |
Indie Rock |
Austin, TX |
Session Keyboardist, Post Production Engineer, Graphic
Designer |
2001-2004 |
| Laredo |
Country and Western |
Austin, TX |
Keyboardist, Vocalist, Songwriter, Graphic Designer |
2000-2002 |
| Hot Flash |
R&B/Funk |
Houston, TX |
Keyboardist, Assistant Ordinance Loader |
1998-2000 |
| The Houstonian Big Band |
Jazz |
Houston, TX |
Pianist (understudy) |
1998-2000 |
| ACE Big Band |
Jazz |
Houston, TX |
Pianist |
1995-1999 |
Equipment
Nord Stage
88 - All of those great vintage sounds that you remember from the
70's, including:
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Analog synth emulator
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Hammond B3, Vox Continental, and Farfisa organ emulators (including Leslie
emulator)
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Lovingly-reproduced Fender Rhodes (Mark I, II, and V) and Wurlitzer (200A)
electric piano sounds
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Lovingly-reproduced Hohner Clavinet (D6) sounds (with various mic
placements)
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Amplifier cabinet simulator
Also includes authentic Steinway and Yamaha C7 grand piano sounds (close
or open mic placement)
Ensoniq KT-88 - The KT-88 was released in the
early 90's but sounds a lot more like the late 80's, complete with
Mike-Rutherford-style synth pads, Bruce Hornsby-style piano/string pads,
etc. All of the samples below
were recorded using this board (except "Along for the Ride", which was
recorded on a real grand piano.)
E-MU
Proteus 2000 - All of those spacey, ambient/techno sounds from the 90's,
orchestral sounds galore, and
some other goodies as well.
Samples
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"The Bus Stop" -
End Titles [Original film composition, 2007]
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Solo from
"Miles and Miles" [The Harmony Theory, self-titled, 2004]
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Intro to
"Along for the Ride" [The Harmony Theory, self-titled, 2004]
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"What Do I Tell
My Heart" [Laredo, "Where I'm Standin'", 2001]
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"Pictures and
Memories" [Laredo, "Where I'm Standin'", 2001]
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"Gonna Make You
Mine" [Hot Flash, (unreleased demo), 2000]
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