Dewey's Projectis the Brainchild and Eclectic expressions,arrangements & compositions by Producer & Electric Bass Guitar Extraordinaire,Kenn Wiggins, better known by his stage name "Caprice"
Dewey's Projectis an homage to the Late GreatMiles Dewey Davis...
This music has rootsin the Blues, Jazz, R&B, Rock & Roll & Classical influences. It soothes like the World Music of Punjabi from India and healing sounds from the Jungles of Africa.
It is very moving & spontaneous at times, always making you move...It isImprovisational Funk, Electric like the music creations ofMiles Davis,Always making you Think and Feel the groove.
Ultimate purpose of the music creations areSoundtracks for Films & Dance Music...
CapriceKjoined the ranks & Alumni of Bassist who've played withMiles (Munch (Darryl Jones(Rolling Stones)) came right after) in 1977.
Capricewas introduced to Miles & played for many years (30 yrs. +), withthe Late GreatPete Cosey.
(Electric Blues & Jazz) Guitarist withMuddy Waters, Howlin' WolfandMiles Davisamong others...
From that relationship & trainingCapricedeveloped aStrong Creativeyet"In the Pocket"style of playing.
Pete Coseyintroduced Caprice to Miles and took him to New York..When Miles heard him play, Miles said "That Dude was born in a Drum" Gil (Evans) said, "Miles, I like that guys sound, his sensitivity is Awesome"
CapriceKiscurrently developing and producing a Rhythmic & Upbeat Catalog that promises to keep them Engaged in the Film or Video As well as on the floor dancing,integrating the Classics(Great Songs or Melodies)with the Contemporary(Hip-Hop & EDM)
Dewey's ProjectisA Virtual Band,so the Physical Line-Up may change as per Event or Project (Most collaborations are done in Cyber-Space with awesome Players and Artist from around the World..
Current LineUp includes;
Caprice K Wiggins-Basses(Electric Bass Guitars, EUB,),Keyboards, Digital Drums & Tambura, Samples Programmingand Vocals.
Collaborative Efforts at Various times include:
Jerome Croswell -Trumpet (Electric & Acoustic)
Ron Gray -Electric & Acoustic Guitars
Tronn (Ronn Dorsey,) - Keyboards Master
Aron Washington-Spoken Word,Rap Artist
Blues $inger Katherine Davis - Singer Songwriter
Chanta Plunkett -Vocalist
Amanda Beck - Vocalist
Marilynn Brack - Vocalist
