DEREK CHAI

London, United Kingdom

Actor, Musician

soundcloud.com/del-the-bass/tracks?page=1

very experience and respected session bassist for over the last 20 years. Have worked with many known artistes including; JOOLS HOLLAND,JIMMY RUFFIN,D:REAM,BONEY M,INCOGNITO,COURTNEY PINE,DEREK NASH,ELTON JOHN,GARY MOORE,dj RAP,D TRAIN plus many more! although from a funk/jazz background can play many different styles from rock to latin and also enjoy being experimental with technique and effects. Also a multi-instrumentalist , can play folk and funky rhythm guitar , play percussion and can sing if required. I also love club dance music from DnB to Trance in which i have performed in at parties as a bassist and percussionist! I have some theatre experience working on the fringe theatre production of 'FLASH TRASH' and have plenty of T.V experince. I have a good image and I'am easy going but yet still passionate about music making. I also teach music technology and run music workshops.

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DEREK - audio clip 1
a few snippets of bass recordings including my vocals on first snippet

Physical Details

Height:182 cm / 6ft 0in Waist:81 cm / 32in
Weight:78 kg / 171 lbs Shoe size:9.0 UK / 10.0 US / 43.0 Euro
Ethnicity:Other Hair colour:Black
Skin colour:Brown Hair length:Long
Eye colour:Brown

Experience

2012

  • world wide experience various known artistes as a top level session musician/composer. : top level session bassist and multi instrumentalist plus vocals, composer/producer and experienced music facilitator, London, UK

Acting

Acting experience:Extra

Languages spoken

English

Accents spoken

UK English
fringe theatre (musician) and pop videos (d;ream....bassist in the band!)

Music

Guitar ability:ExpertVocal range:Tenor
Bass Guitar ability:ExpertComposer ability:Expert
Drumming ability:IntermediateProducer ability:Expert
Keyboard ability:IntermediateLike to join a band:Yes
Vocal ability:Lead singer

Singing styles

Pop

Favourite genres

PopRockIndieMetal
ElectronicHip-hopJazzClassical
Country
I am a very experienced and respected bassist and have played with and for many known acts including; THIRD WORLD,INCOGNITO,JOOLS HOLLAND,ELTON JOHN,D:REAM,BONEY M, JIMMY RUFFIN,D TRAIN, ARROW,COURNEY PINE,BILLY OCEAN, DJ RAP plus many more.
although I started as a funk and then funk/jazz player I have played many styles from latin,rock to Drum and bass to even Trance.
I can play folk / funk rhythm guitar and also play percussion.I too have played in many cover bands so therefore have a good knowledge of contempary music.
I can sing too, which i have performed at professional level.
I have a good strong image and have plenty of video and TV experience.
I have also played in theatrical productions. (fringe theatre 'flashtrash'
Musically , given the choice, love to experiment and enjoy using effects where needed.
I'am easy going but still very passionate about music making.

I too am a producer and composer and can compose in many different styles to professional level. My compositions can be accessed on my soundcloud pages at;


http://soundcloud.com/del-the-bass
http://soundcloud.com/del-the-bass/tracks?page=1
http://soundcloud.com/del-the-bass/tracks?page=2

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  • DEREK my self written/produced compositions that highlight my musicianship,vocals skills in various styles can now be accessed on my soundcloud pages under my name!
    10 months ago