Bass Musician Magazine - SPECIAL August 2013 Latin Issue | Page 167

My uncle was a classical pianist and composer, and my
cousin was a metal drummer, so I felt the urge to play
from a young age. I have been playing for going on
14 years and was fortunate enough to attend Berklee
College of Music with scholarship honors and studied with
some amazing bassists, such as Jim Stinnett, Matthew
Garrison, Janek Gwizdala, Bruce Gertz and Fernando
Huergo.
BMM What was your first bass, and how did you come by
it?
KD My first bass was an Ibanez starter kit SoundGear
bass that was an early birthday present from my amazing
aunt. It came with a little 10-watt practice amp and I fell in
love with it.
BMM Tell us about that very first day you had a bass in
your hands.
KD November, 11th 2000, My bass finally came in the
mail and it was one of the happiest days of my life up until
then. I knew it was a right fit for me because unlike most
beginners my right hand started working right away, and I
fell in love with the feeling.
BMM As a bassist born in Latin America, do you find this
to be an advantage or disadvantage?
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