Chris Minh Doky

Born into a musical family in Copenhagen, Denmark, Doky was motivated and taught by his father, learning to play the piano at age six. He won several awards attending local classical piano competitions. By a twist of faith he picked up the electric bass while in high school. After becoming a sought-after bassist at jazz clubs in Europe, the 18-year old left home for New York City, determined to explore the jazz tradition first hand. In New York, he began working in the studios and playing the clubs of Manhattan. Much in demand, he found himself playing with some of the great musicians he had been listening to growing up, including David Sanborn, Michele Camilo, Trilok Gurtu, and Bireli Lagrene. In 1994, Doky joined forces with his older brother, pianist, Niels Lan Doky, forming the Doky Brothers. Signed to Blue Note, the group made two successful recordings that brought a larger audience to jazz in their native Denmark. Following the second Doky Brothers album, Doky released “Minh” on Blue Note in 1998, his first solo album in eight years. It met widespread acclaim from both critics and audiences alike propelling Doky’s international solo career to a new level. He has, with great success, continually toured the globe performing and recording as a leader and with the top artists of the world, including Mike Stern, Al Jarreau, Michael & Randy Brecker, John Scofield, Toots Thielemanns, Diane Reeves, Kenny Garrett, Jack Dejohnette, Ryuichi Sakamoto and numerous others.