Quintin Berry Mother Father Preacher Teacher CD

Quintin Berry is a bassist, singer and songwriter with a rich eclectic sound and unique style. His music draws from a variety of genres, including pop, rock, hip-hop, R&B, jazz and funk. His natural talent and tenacity for perfection has brought high energy and strong rhythms to many bands, including Mike Latham Band, Plastic Eddie, Q Bass, and, currently, the Uglistick. Q, as he is known to friends, has also supported national touring artists such as Percy Sledge, Peabo Bryson, The Tams, Cornilus Brothers and Jaco Pastorius. He has opened shows for Cameo, Flock of Seagulls, War, Joan Jett, Blondie and many others. Originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, home of fellow bass phenomenon Victor Wooten, Q now calls Muscle Shoals, Alabama, home. In addition to touring with the Uglistick and working on his solo projects, Q plays sessions and writes songs at legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals.Among Q’s song-writing credits are collaborations with hit hip-hop songwriter Jack Knight. Two of their songs were released on Knight’s 1999 Universal release Gypsy Blues. Q has also written compositions for television and advertising and would like to expand into scoring for film.Quintin's abilities have not gone unnoticed in local and national music publications. Q was named local Bass Player of the Year in 2000 and 2001 by "Nine Volt Magazine." "Bass Player" praised Q's "unusual underhanded technique, catchy fingerstyle and funky sound." In October 1997, the Indie City Column touted the smooth sounds on Berry's first solo effort Top of My Head, which was also given glowing reviews in "Bass Frontiers." Quintin was featured again in the February 2004 issue of "Bass Player." In the article titled “Upside-Down Funk”, the author noted the large crowds that Q draws with his "pyrotechnic solo funk showcases" at the NAMM shows where he represents Spector Basses. Also, "Korg Proview" in the 2003 winter edition reviewed Q's use of the PX4B.