This is a Double Bass Duo Performance, with NYC Bassist's Ken Filiano and Christopher Dean Sullivan. This performance took place at The Stone in NYC. 

Double the Bassists

Tribute to Dinah Washington demo recording "Steppin Out" featuring Lillie Bryant Howard...with The Christopher Dean Sullivan Trio: Pianist Lonnie Leibowitz, Drummer Dave Gibson, Bassist Christopher Dean Sullivan

This Bitter Earth / Lillie Bryant Howard / Steppin' Out

From the Timelessness project "Timelessness Frozen In Time (SyncTimiCity) Barbara Sfraga ~ Voicist, Mala Waldron ~ Piano/Voice, Michael TA Thompson ~ Drums/Voice, Allen Won ~ Reeds, Christopher Dean Sullivan ~ Bass

All Night Long

Jazz Latin Version by Christopher dean Sullivan and Tony Velez for the La Fuerza project.
Originally Sung by Deborah Cox, Written by Marti Sharron, Danny Sembello, for Arista Records 1998

Just When I Think I'm Over You

"I'm In the Light" written for SyncTimiCity and the Timelessness Project. Composition by Michael TA Thompson and Mala Waldron, Lyrics by Barbara Sfraga...vocalist: Barbara Sfraga,... piano/vocal: Mala Waldron,...drums/vocal: Michael TA Thompson,...saxophonist: Allen Won,...bassist: Christopher Dean Sullivan    

I'm in the Light

Language of Swans was recorded for Drimala Records. Consist of Reeds, Bass, and Drums/Percussion. Though it may seem to be compositional in the approach, this track, Black Swan, as well as, all others on the Language of Swans recording, is completely improvised. Joe Giardullo - alto & soprano saxophone; Christopher Dean Sullivan - bass; Michael - Thompson drums, box drum, bells, piano.   

Black Swan

"Keep Walking" is an original Contemporary Jazz take on the tune "Walk This Way". This original version of the  tune is composed by  Christopher Dean Sullivan, Michael TA Thompson, Mala Waldron, and Barbara Sfraga (Lyrics and Melodic approach)...It was composed for the "Timelessness Project".

Performers on this recording: Bassist Christopher Dean Sullivan, Drummer Michael TA Thompson, Pianist / Vocalist Mala Waldron, Vocalist Barbara Sfraga, Saxophonist Allen Won.  

Keep Walking

Sample of a new tune inspired by a beginning improvisation melody by Jaki Young, director of the Jazz Workshop Inc., and developed by Christopher Dean Sullivan. This piece is still in its infant stage, however, I placed it here to continue to listen, and share with those that may want to comment in its creation...you digg 

Alto Sauce Suite of Bass & Drums

An adaptation of saxophonist Eddie Harris's composition "Freedom Jazz Dance"...I call it "Freedom of the Jazz Dance". On this recording is pianist/keyboardist Bill Pernice, drummer Michael TA Thompson, bassist Christopher Dean Sullivan, and vocalist Barbara Sfraga (only in the beginning melody by Bill Pernice, lyrics by Barbara Sfraga).

Freedom Of The Jazz Dance

“Infinite Spirit” (FMR Records [FMRCD398-0915]) features pianist/electonicist Bob Gluck, drummer Billy Hart, trumpeter Eddie Henderson, bassist Christopher Dean Sullivan. Visit the Web Site for more Information: http://www.electricsongs.com/infinitespirit/

"Moreover there are two substantial works on the album including Mwandishi music: ‘Sideways’ is a track by Bob Gluck that morphs into Bennie Maupin’s ‘Quasar’ and Christopher Dean Sullivan’s ‘Spirit Unleashed’ is a mighty stand-alone track that seems to define the album." ~ Raul da Gama, JazzdaGama

“Without any doubt, this is one the year's finest jazz recordings. Grab it now before it appears on many best of lists and we run out.” ~ Bruce Lee Gallanter, DMG

“This recording makes me see colors and tickles my imagination…that kind of groove and freedom is infectious. Here is definitely music for our “Infinite Spirit”. ~ Dee Dee McNeil / Jazz Journalist

Spirit Unleashed

La Fuerza project featuring vocalist Ray Vega, guitarist/tress Tony Velez, bassist Christopher Dean Sullivan, drummer Jonathan Sumber, and percussionist Nate Bettis.

Mameselle

“... Sullivan plays not just the upright bass strings but the bass itself, throwing himself into the performance not to draw the spotlight, but to impart a palpable joie de vive to go with his rhythmic, rippling (think Charlie Haden, somewhat) bass tones." 
~ Mark Keresman, JazzReview.com

“…Sullivan’s a bassist whose authoritative and bluesy bending’s of the notes honor his affection for legends such as Slam Stewart as well as Ray Brown.” ~ Jazz Journalist Association

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