Skipper Wise
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| Birth name | Bernard Louis Wise |
| Born | March 6, 1957 |
| Genres | Jazz fusion, Smooth jazz, Pop, Alternative Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, entrepreneur |
| Instruments | Bass, fretless bass, acoustic guitar, piano, electric guitar |
| Labels | ITI/Allegiance Records, Intima/Capitol Records, Cypress/A&M Records, Cypress/Gold Mountain Records, Innovative Communications Records, Higher Octave/Virgin Records, JVC America Records |
| Associated acts | Al Stewart, Peter White, Janis Ian, Richard Elliot, Rick Braun, Brian Bromberg, Rahsaan Patterson, Louie Louie, Take 6, Ronee Martin, Lisa Taylor, Neal Morse |
| Website | SkipperWise.com [1], Blue Microphones [2] |
Skipper Wise, (born: Bernard Louis Wise, March 6, 1957) is an American Singer/Songwriter/Musician and entrepreneur born in Los Angeles.
In 1983, he fronted the contemporary jazz group, Windows, which delivered four top 10 radio records punctuated by the album, "The French Laundry," which reached number one on the radio charts. Wise's solo debut onto the music scene came with the 1989 Top 30 Single, "Standing Outside in the Rain" on the European pop charts. Partnering with producer Les Pierce [3] in 1994, Colour Club was born, delivering three albums from JVC America, with the self-titled album reaching number seven on the radio charts. Several videos and singles in the USA and Japan helped establish Colour Club as a pioneer in the acid jazz movement of the 1990s. Best known for his music recording career, Wise is also the co-founder of Blue Microphones, the highly respected audio manufacturer. In 1999, Skipper left the music industry to dedicate his time and passion full-time to Blue Microphones.
Skipper Wise was born in Los Angeles 1957. He first experienced music through piano lessons given by his mother and grandmother.
As a teenager, he began taking guitar lessons during this time leaning folk music and the art of finger picking. He later began playing the bass finding it was easier to get into a band as there were so many guitarist around.
Teaming up with high school friend, Ed Cohen, Skipper formed a contemporary jazz group, Windows, which would go on to release 11 albums through 1980s through early 90s and jump start a long career in the music industry.
Wink, a band led by Skipper Wise (bass, lead and backing vocals), and including David Nielsen (guitars, lead and backing vocals), Ed Cohen (keyboards, backing vocals, lead vocals), Craig Mesco (drums, percussion, backing vocals), and special guest Michael Acosta (saxophone). The 11 song album was produced by Skipper Wise and Wink, and arranged by Wink. The Joan Miroesque cover was done by Jeff Gold. The songs were published by F.F. Publishing 1982. Also some songs were copyrighted by Rich Little Riff Kids and Wico Publishing. This mention is not included below because I don't know for sure how to do it properly.
Windows, an instrumental contemporary jazz group signed with ITI Records in 1983 and included Skipper (Bassist), Ed Cohen (keyboard), Dudley Brooks (guitar), Tim Timmermans (drums) and Michael Acosta (saxophone). Windows, the self-titled album was released in 1983 on ITI Records and received positive reviews that allowed the group to play locally and create a small following. This local buzz attracted Jim Martone of the new-formed Jazz label Intima/Enigma. Windows was signed in 1984 to Intima/Capitol Records and their second album "Is It Safe" was released soon after.
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