HENRIK WEST

Bass

Henrik West is a Copenhagen based musician with an international view and a passion for funk, jazz and soul music. He started playing bass at the age of 6 and has been playing live performances with old jazz cats from the age of 13. The live music experience is crucial for him, and his Master graduation as one of the youngest musicians from Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen was a live concert with improvisation as main focus. Because of his love for the interaction between musicians, Henrik West never travels without his bass – where ever he is, from Eastern Europe to Los Angeles, he always ends up jamming with local musicians.

Besides working as a musician, West is one of Denmark’s most experienced Pro Tools experts and has worked both as sound engineer, producer and has also played/performed on several productions for other artists. He has worked as a professional record producer since 2005 and is a part of the well known Danish Studio, Medley Studios. Because of his knowledge and flair for recording, Henrik West has been asked both to teach, mentor and give clinics about specific recording techniques, mastering and post production. In 2015 he produced the grammy award winning album, Global compositions.

Reference examples
Mark Howard, Russel Elevado, The Blue Van, Napoleon Solo, Mike Tramp, Glen Hughes, MEW,
Michel Camillo, Mike Clark, Paul Jackson, Raul Rekow, John Primer, L.O.C, Lars H:U:G, Xander,
Kim Skovbye, Peter Brander, Holger Laumann, Kim Menzer, Moussa Diallo, Nisse Thorbjørn,
Louise Hart, Aisha Arts, Claes Cem, John Høybye, The Blue Van, Gnags, Copenhagen Cello
Quartet, Lis Sørensen, January Thompson,

Education and experience:
1996- Working as a freelance Bassplayer
2005- Working as a Freelance Producer.
2012- Working at Medley Studios as a Producer/AudioEngineer
2011- Working as an independent music Software/IT consultant
2014- Studio/production Teacher at Rytmisk Center Copenhagen
2015 Received Danish music Award for best album Co-producer (Worldmusic category)
2015 Audio Engineer assistant for Mark Howard
2014 Audio Engineer assistant for Russel Elevado
2009 Working at PUK studios
2008 Recorded, mixed and produced several albums in MediaSound
2007 Working at MediaSound Studios in Copenhagen