Jayen Varma
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| Jayen Varma | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kerala Varma Jaya Kumar |
| Born | February 3, 1961 |
| Origin | Tripunithura, Cochin Kerala, India |
| Genres | Ragazz, Funk, Fusion |
| Occupations | Bassist |
| Instruments | Bass guitar, Mridangam, Drums |
| Years active | 1981 - present |
| Website | http://www.jayenvarma.net |
Jayen Varma (born February 3, 1961) is an Indian electric bass player.[1] He is known for developing tabla and mridangam style finger technique on bass guitar to play slap bass. The style developed by him is widely known as Indian slap bass,[2] which won him fans around the globe and accolades from some of the great names in bass guitar like Jeff Berlin, Bootsy Collins, Marcus Miller etc. He belongs to the State of Kerala in India. As per the validation in 2008 by The Registry of Official World Records (Record Holders Republic) US&UK, he is the fastest in percussive bass playing.[3] He performs with the band Khayal Groove led by Indian classical vocalist Aparna Panshiklar.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/03/11/stories/2010031151710100.htm On the trail of a bass guitarist
- ^ http://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2010/10/slap-bass-and-indian-slap-bass-the-evolution-by-guest-writer-jayen-varma/ Slap Bass the Evolution
- ^ http://www.recordholdersrepublic.co.uk/recordholdersdetails.asp?id=484 Record Holders Republic entry
- ^ http://expressbuzz.com/cities/kochi/An-equal-music/341148.html An equal music
[edit] External links
- On the trail of a bass guitarist The Hindu India's National Newspaper
- Slap Bass and Indian Slap Bass the Evolution Bass Musician Magazine
- Interview American blues news
- Video Interview WebIndia123.com
- Interview The Northeast Today
- A note on Indian Slap Bass Guitar Video Channel
- Interview For Bass Players Only
- Video Interview Mathrubhumi Video Channel
- Talk at Gibson Guitars India Gibson Guitar Corporation
- Collaboration The Times of India
- Fusion Music Collaboration The New Indian Express
- Official Website
