Damian is a 32-year old composer and electric bass player. Damian's compositions are inspired by his unique perceptions of life, death, the world we live in, and humanity. He has nearly 20 years experience playing the bass, and his other instruments include the guitar, keyboard, and various African instruments. His music is an aural odyssey into his own unique reality.

Myspace: www.myspace.com/damiancocciomindfields

Influences

Michael Manring, Jaco Pastorius, Al Dimeola, John Lennon, Ernie Coccio, Gustav Holst, JS Bach, Samuel Barber, Adrian Legg, Al Pettiway, Michael Hedges, Doug Markley, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Stanl

Bio

Damian first started writing music on the bass guitar after being inspired by a live performance by Michael Manring in 2001. He has written and recorded over 100 songs in various genres including jazz, funk, latin, and many original styles that don't neatly fall into any category. Damian plays the fretless bass as his main instrument, however he is a composer at heart, and is able to play all the instruments called for in his compositions, including the classical and electric guitars, four- to six-string basses, keyboard, and various African percussion instruments.
Damian is an extremely sensitive and emotional artist. His music is laden with feeling and depth. Damian's compositions are inspired by his unique perceptions of life, death, the world we live in, and humanity.