Damian Erskine is a versatile bassist known for his exceptional reading, improvisation, and dedication to music education. His credits include work with Peter Erskine, Gino Vannelli, Vince Mendoza and the WDR Big Band, the Jaco Pastorius Big Band, Les McCann, Jeff Lorber, Nigel Hall, the Buddy Rich Alumni All-Star Band, and many others. He also appeared in GospelChops.com’s “Shed Sessionz Vol. 1.”

Damian is an adjunct professor at Portland State University and has taught internationally with Jazz Education Abroad, as well as at Gerald Veasley’s Bass Bootcamp, the National Guitar Workshop, and Berklee College of Music’s Guitar Week.

He writes for ScottsBassLessons.com and has contributed to Bass Player, Bass Musician, and NoTreble.com, where he maintained a weekly column for over a decade. He is the author of “Right Hand Drive” and “The Improvisor’s Path,” and the creator of BassEducation.com.