Tessera (too), Esplanade Concourse, 2011
Debut On Double Bass (Rachma Lim Jazz Show), Esplanade Concourse, 2011
Tessera Studio Photos, 2011
Wendy Phua Quartet, Esplanade Outdoor Theatre, 2010
Mosaic Music Festival, Esplanade Concourse, 2010
Yamaha Endorsement Show II, Yamaha Singapore, 2008
Annugerah TV Award Guest Band on Suria Channel, Mediacorp Studio, 2008
I am very privileged and truly honoured to announce that I have signed a new endorsement deal with Yamaha for the second time running, since my previous endorsement of the Yamaha BBNE-II two years back.
I am now endorsing Yamaha’s top-of-the line bass, the phenomenal Yamaha TRB JP2 John Patitucci Signature 6-string bass.
Built with multiple layers of alder, ash and figured maple, the TRB JP2 delivers a sonic combination perfectly suited for solid, low-end comping and clear, concise solos. The body’s sculpted cutaways hug the 26-fret neck and allow easy access to its upper reaches. Mother-of-pearl and abalone inlays adorn the ebony fingerboard, and the custom designed pearl and gold tuners offer precise tuning and visual elegance. Electronics include a pair of Alnico V humbuckers and an active 3-band EQ.
To demonstrate the beauty and flexibility of the TRB JP2 bass, I have released a video talking about this bass.
The Fusion Project@Tab,Singapore
Montage video of The Fusion Project playing the Singapore leg of their The Undercover Tour 2010 at Tab, with Wendy Phua sessioning on bass.
Drums: Mel Gaynor “Simple Minds”
Keyboards: Stephane Deriau-Reine
Session Bass: Wendy Phua
A kick-ass video of Tessera’s performance on Hiromi’s great arrangement of “Ue O Muite Aruk?” commonly know as Sukiyaki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukiyaki_(song) Performed at Prince Of Wales (Little India).
Tessera is:
Melissa Carroll – Alto/Tenor Saxophone
Sharon Nunis – Piano
Wendy Phua – Bass
Audrey Tang – Drums/Vocals
Shumei Yap – Violins (not in this video)
For booking inquiries, please email wamusicmgt[a]gmail.com
© WA! Music Management. 2010
Here’s a video of a bass solo re-arrangement I did on White lion’s classic rock ballad “When The Children Cry” at the James Lomenzo clinic.
We managed to record a clip of the duo bass jam I had with James Lomenzo (ex-bassist of White Lion, Megadeth) at his recent bass clinic in Singapore. He really is a sweet guy for a veteran metal bassist, and it was loads of fun jamming with him.
TESSERA’S DEBUT APPEARANCE ON TV
In their interview with CNA’s Suzanne Jung and Steven Chia, Tessera talks about their beginnings at the Singapore Wine & Jazz Festival 2010, musical inspirations, and what lies ahead for the band.
Tessera also performs their new progressive jazz song “Inuit” LIVE for the first time on television.
Tessera is:
Melissa Carroll — saxophone
Sharon Nunis — piano
Wendy Phua — bass
Audrey Tang — drums
For booking inquiries, email tessera.girlband[at]gmail.com
