Doky Brothers

The Doky Brothers were a straight-ahead mainstream jazz duo that emerged in the mid-’90s with a set of albums for Blue Notice. The group’s music was right from the hard bop customs from the ’60s, well balanced by flourishes of modern creation and fusion. Natives of Copenhagen, Denmark, pianist Niels Lan Doky (b. Oct 3, 1963) and bassist Chris Minh Doky (b. Feb 7, 1969) will be the product of the musical family members; their dad was your physician who performed classical acoustic guitar, and their mom was a Danish pop vocalist. After spending a year or two playing acoustic guitar, Niels turned to piano at this 11, inspired from the Scott Joplin music that was highlighted in the strike Paul Newman/Robert Redford film The Sting. He steadily became familiar with the main pianists in jazz background, and started playing skillfully at age 13. 2 yrs later, he used trumpeter Thad Jones, who was simply in Denmark leading a huge music group on radio. Jones was impressed with Niels’ skill and inspired him to go to America. The trumpeter composed a suggestion for the youthful pianist, which resulted in a scholarship towards the Berklee University of Music in Boston for Doky. Between 1981 and 1984, Niels Lan Doky went to Berklee, graduating magna cum laude using a level in professional music. During his amount of time in Boston, he performed with Terri Lyne Carrington, Cyrus Chestnut and Branford Marsalis, among numerous others. Pursuing graduation, he relocated to NY, where he started playing gigs and classes. After using Joe Henderson and Woody Shaw, he documented his debut recording, Right here or There, for Storyville Information. It had been the to begin some solo information from Doky, who documented for Storyville, Milestone, DAM/Maracatu, Spirit Notice, and Columbia. In 1989, Niels started touring like a co-leader along with his sibling Chris Minh Doky. Like his sibling, Chris started playing music as a kid, beginning on piano before switching to bass at age 15. He in the beginning performed electric, shifting to acoustic 2 yrs later on when he found out jazz. After spending a while learning with Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, he relocated to NY in 1988, going to go to the Berklee University of Music. While in NY, he fulfilled and performed with several music artists, including Randy Brecker and John Scofield. One of is own acquaintances, Jimmy Cobb — a drummer who acquired formerly used Mls Davis and Wes Montgomery — confident Chris in which to stay NY and receive his education by playing in night clubs. In 1989, Chris Doky documented his first record, Understanding, for Storyville Information and started touring along with his sibling being a co-leader. Through the early ’90s, the Doky Brothers continuing to business lead their own periods as solo performers and tour as a group. Eventually, the set made a decision to record jointly as the Doky Brothers. Their eponymous debut for Blue Take note was made by Pederson and highlighted guest performances by trumpeter Randy Brecker, saxophonist Michael Brecker, drummer Terri Lyne Carrington, guitarist Ulf Wakenius and vocalist Curtis Stigers. It had been released in 1996 to great reviews and solid product sales. Their second record was also made by Pederson and highlighted guest shows by guitarist John Scofield, harmonica participant Toots Thielemans, saxophonist David Sanborn, saxophonist Costs Evans, and trumpeter Randy Brecker.