Josquin Des Pres (American musician)

French-born American musicianNot to be confused with the Renaissance composer Josquin des Prez.

Josquin Des Pres (born Josquin Turenne Des Pres) is a 20th-century French-born American record producer, songwriter and TV composer who is also known as a collaborative writer with English lyricist Bernie Taupin on several compositions. Josquin Des Pres also writes musical scores and music trailers for more than 40 major TV networks and television shows. Josquin Des Pres has also contributed to music media books for Hal Leonard Corporation and Mel Bay instructional music books. Josquin has written a vast library of compositions and music techniques on bass, music studies and various collections which are used by music teachers, private studies and in schools both nationally and internationally as a standard tool in the music industry.

Early life

Josquin started out in the mid 70s playing bass professionally in the South of France. Josquin joined progressive rock group Edition Speciale with whom he recorded two albums which include Allée Des Tilleuls for United Artists Records and Aliquante RCA Records from 1975-1977. In the late 70s Josquin toured with French jazz violinist Didier Lockwood and then migrated to Los Angeles, California to play with former Mahavishnu Orchestra violinist Jerry Goodman. In the early 80s Josquin formed the melodic hard rock group Stress (pop rock band) with guitarist/vocalist Mike Thomas who were later joined by former Aerosmith guitarist Jimmy Crespo.

In the late 1980s, Taupin and Des Pres wrote several songs covered by various artists internationally.

Josquin Des Pres is the son of Haitian artist François Turenne des Pres.

Music producer and bass player

Over the last 4 decades, Josquin des Pres has worked with songwriter/lyricist Bernie Taupin, singer/songwriter Jason Mraz,Gipsy Kings, Slightly Stoopid, Spencer Davis, Jack Johnson (musician), Jax (singer), actress/singer Laura Marano, French singers Michel Polnareff, Joyce Jonathan, drummers Kenny Aronoff, Jeff Porcaro, Vinnie Colaiuta, Marco Minnemann, Alex Acuña, Tower of Power drummer David Garibaldi (musician), Little Feat drummer Richie Hayward, Sly and The Family Stone Drummer Greg Errico, guitarists Steve Lukather, Jennifer Batten, Jerry Donahue, John Jorgenson, Fred Tackett, Don Preston and Pat Benatar guitarist and co-writer Scott St. Clair Sheets, bassists Bunny Brunel, Stanley Clarke, Billy Sheehan, country singer-songwriter Charley Pride. He also produced and co-wrote "The Gypsy Swing AllStars" album featuring John Jorgensen and Charlie Bisharat. Jamie Reno's Album featuring Peter Frampton, Dickey Betts, Skunk Baxter, Charlie Daniels, Ricky Skaggs and Randy Meisner. Josquin is also the owner and Record producer of Track Star Studios in La Mesa, California.

Josquin Des Pres songs written with Bernie Taupin

In the late 1980s, Bernie Taupin and Josquin Des Pres wrote several songs that have been recorded and performed by various artists around the globe. Bernie_Taupin#Collaboration_with_other_artists

Black on Blue
Destiny
Dollhouse
Heart of Glass
In the Names of Dark Angels
Radiate
Red Neck Male
So Much Love
The Backstairs
The Last to Know
Turn Back the Hands of Time
Waitress in a Roadhouse
You Freed Me

Discography

Complete Discography available at http://www.allmusic.com/artist/josquin-des-pres-mn0000287123

"Warrior X" I Am The Sea feat. Jennifer Batten and Marco Minnemann 2023
"Bunny Brunel / Stanley Clarke" Bass Ball 2 NIkaia Records 2023
"Jason Mraz/Joyce Jonathan" A La Vie Comme A La Mort 2100 Records JoNa Music Group 2021
"Jason Mraz/Reneé Dominique" Could I Love You Any More Virgin Records / Universal 2019
"Bunny Brunel / Stanley Clarke" Bass Ball NIkaia Records 2018
"Mario Olivares" Radio Nostalgia 2 Mario Olivares Music 2014
"Cindy Lee Berryhill" Music is Love Route 61 Music 2013
"Jacqueline Grace Lopez" This Christmas J Glo Records 2012
"Gypsy Swing AllStars" feat. John Jorgensen Allegro Media Group 2010
"21AD" Christmas, A Winter's Love Allegro Media Group 2010
"Mario Olivares" Radio Nostalgia Mario Olivares Music 2009
"Jacqueline Grace Lopez" A Global Soul J Glo Records 2009
"Jack Johnson & Danny Riley" Hallelujah Indie Release 2008
"Jack Johnson & Danny Riley" Conversation Indie Release 2007
"Deirdre Hughes" Deirdre Hughes Satchel Catch Records 2007
"Joey Pearson" Authentic Track Star Entertainment 2006
"Gipsy Kings" Mira La Chica Sony Music 2006
"Jamie Reno" Greatest Hits 33rd Street Records 2004
"Joey Pearson" Mirror Image Track Star Entertainment 2004
"Jamie Reno" All American Music 33 Street Records 2004
"David Garibaldi" Tower of Funk Track Star Entertainment 2003
"Deadbolt" Hobo Babylon Cargo Music 2002
"Deadbolt" Zulu Death Mask Cargo Music 2002
"Jack Johnson" Latitude 32 Live 94.9 2001
"Slightly Stoopid" American Roots Live 94.9 2000
"The Young Dubliners" Red Higher Octave Music 2000
"Lisa Sanders" Life Takes You Flying Earth Music/Cargo Music, Inc. 1999
"Deadbolt" Voodoo Trucker Cargo Music 1999
"Mary Dolan" Another Holy Day Earth Music/Cargo Music, Inc. 1998
"The Young Dubliners" Alive, Alive'O Earth Music/Cargo Music, Inc. 1998
"Basses Influences" Volume 2 XIII BIS Records 1998
"Tristan Des Pres" World Affair Muffin Records 1997
"Scott Sheets" St. Clair MTM Music 1997
"Lisa Sanders" Isn't Life Fine Cargo Music / MCA Records 1997
"Conglomerate" Armaghetto Earth Music/Cargo Music, Inc. 1995
"Steve Harris" Pebble Earth Music/Cargo Music, Inc. 1995
"Yves Choir" By Prescription Only Musidisc 1989
"Jimmy Martin" The Rhythm of Life Musidisc 1989
"Fisc" Handle With Care Musidisc 1988
"Michel Polnareff" Incognito RCA 1985
"Michel Polnareff" Viens Te Faire Chahuter RCA 1985
"Stress" Killing Me Night and Day Musidisc / Deep Shag Records 1985
"Stress" Search For The Fool Musidisc / Deep Shag Records 1985
"Jean Michel Kajdan" First Step Polydor 1979
"Edition Speciale" Allée Des Tilleuls RCA 1977
"Edition Speciale" Aliquante United Artists 1976

Music instructional works

Josquin Des Pres has written, co-written and scored at least 18 books, audio CD's and DVD's regarding the music industry, music tutorials and bass playing. His books are a standard in music instruction worldwide.

Creative Careers in Music:
Reality Check: Hal Leonard Publishing
Bass Fitness: Hal Leonard Publishing
Guitar Fitness: Hal Leonard Publishing
Slap Bass Essentials: Hal Leonard Publishing
Muted Grooves For Bass: Hal Leonard Publishing
Simplified Sight Reading For Bass: Hal Leonard Publishing
Fretless Bass: Hal Leonard Publishing
Hip Hop Bass: Hal Leonard Publishing
70's Funk and Disco Bass: Hal Leonard Publishing
First Bass: Hal Leonard Publishing
J.S. Bach For Bass: Mel Bay Publications
Classical Masterpieces For Bass: Mel Bay Publications
Daily Chop Builders For Bass: Mel Bay Publications
Encyclopedia of Bass Riffs: Mel Bay Publications
The New Sound of Funk Bass: Mel Bay Publications
Essential Reading Skills For Guitar: Alfred Music
Classic Funk and R&B Bass:

Television

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Josquin Des Pres has written music and themes for the following TV Shows and TV Networks: Ellen de Generes, The Bachelor, American Idol, Tyra Banks, George Lopez Show, Anderson Cooper, TMZ, Extra, American Chopper, Pawn Stars, Deadliest Catch, The Today Show, World's Strongest Man, American Heroes, Shahs of Sunset, Ladies of London, Teen Titans, Impractical Jokers etc. MTV Networks (Catfish, The Seven, When I Was Seventeen, Cribs, Pimp My Ride, Teen Mom, True Life, 10 on Top etc.) CNN, NBC, HGTV, TBS, Bravo, Food Network, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, History Channel, Travel Channel, CBS, Viacom, VH1, ABC, BET, KPBS, TLC, CW Network, Miss Universe etc.

Associated record labels

United Artists Records
RCA records
Cargo Records
MCA Records
Musea Records
EMI Publishing
Virgin Records
Universal Music Group
My Major Company
Warner Chappell Publishing
Warner Brothers Television
Riptide Music Group

References

"Josquin des Pres | San Diego Reader".
Des Pres, Josquin (17 June 2013). "Josquin Des Pres: Interview". For Bass Players Only.
Des Pres, Josquin. "Mastering a Lifelong Gift of Music with Internationally Known". The Californian.
Des Pres, Josquin. "Ready For Radio". Ready For Radio.
Des Pres, Josquin. "Josquin Des Pres". Premium Beat.
Des Pres, Josquin. "Hal Leonard". Hal Leonard.
Des Pres, Josquin. "Mel Bay". Mel Bay. Mel Bay Publishing.
"Stress Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
"Stress | San Diego Reader".
"YouTube: Worldwide Open Mic". 28 October 2019.
"Bass Ball - Bunny Brunel & friends | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
"Gypsy Swing Allstars - les Nouveau Bohemiens Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic.
"Jamie Reno - Greatest Hits (CD)". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
"Episode 15: Breaking into Film/TV Music Placement with Josquin des Pres of Track Star Entertainment". 29 March 2017.
"Lisa Sanders - Isn't Life Fine". Discogs. 1997.
"Stress - Killing Me Night and Day". Discogs. 1984.
"Stress - Search for the Fool / You're So Critical". Discogs. 1985.
Stress. "Stress | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
"Jean-Michel Kajdan (feat. Didier Lockwood) - First Step (1979, Vinyl)". Discogs. 1979. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
"Tracks Beta". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
"Edition Spéciale - Aliquante (1977, Vinyl)". Discogs. 1977. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
Joaquin Des Pres (2004). Creative Careers In Music (Paperback) (1st ed.). Allworth Press/Simon and Schuster. ISBN 9781581153828.
Josquin Des Pres; Mark Landsman (2003). Reality Check: Priceless Advice for Musicians (Paperback) (1st ed.). Artistpro/Hal Leonard. ISBN 1931140308.
Josquin Des Pres (1991). Bass Fitness: An Exercising Handbook (Paperback) (1st ed.). Hal Leonard. ISBN 0793502489.
Josquin Des Pres (1992). ] Guitar Fitness: An Exercising Handbook] (Paperback) (Otab ed.). Hal Leonard. ISBN 0793516978. {{cite book}}: Check |url= value (help)
Josquin Des Pres; Bunny Brunel (1995). ] Slap Bass Essentials] (Paperback). ISBN 0793537436. {{cite book}}: Check |url= value (help)
Josquin Des Pres (1995). Muted Grooves (Paperback) (1st ed.). Hal Leonard. ISBN 9780793534555.
Josquin Des Pres (1997). Simplified Sight Reading For Bass (Paperback) (Com ed.). ISBN 0793565189.
Josquin Des Pres; Bunny Brunel (2002). Fretless Bass: A Hands-On Guide Including Fundamentals, Techniques, Grooves and Solos (Paperback) (1st ed.). Hal Leonard. ISBN 0634045784.
Josquin Des Pres (2001). Hip-Hop Bass: 101 Grooves, Riffs, Loops, and Beats (Bass Builders) (Paperback) (1st ed.). Hal Leonard. ISBN 0634022962.
Josquin Des Pres (2001). '70s Funk & Disco Bass: 101 Groovin' Bass Patterns (Bass Builders) (Paperback) (1st ed.). Hal Leonard Publishing. ISBN 9780634028564.
Josquin Des Pres (2005). First Bass: The Ultimate Guide to Bass Fundamentals (Paperback) (1st ed.). Hal Leonard Publishing. ISBN 9780879308469.
Josquin Des Pres (2005). J.S. Bach for Bass (Paperback) (Pap/Psc ed.). Mel Bay Publications, Inc. ISBN 0786687827.
Josquin Des Pres (1997). Classical Masterpieces for Bass (Paperback) (1st ed.). Mel Bay Publications, Inc. ISBN 1513460056.
Josquin Des Pres (1999). Daily Chop-Builders for Bass: Bass/Technique (Paperback) (1st ed.). Mel Bay Publications, Inc. ISBN 0786680849.
Josquin Des Pres; Todd Byrne (2003). The Encyclopedia of Bass Riffs: Examples of Over 40 Styles (Paperback) (1st ed.). Mel Bay Publications,Inc. ISBN 1513464175.
Josquin Des Pres (2006). The New Sound of Funk Bass (Paperback) (Pap/Com ed.). Mel Bay Publications, Inc. ISBN 0786673893.
Josquin Des Pres (2000). Classic Funk and R&B Grooves for Bass: Book & CD (Bass Masters Series) (Paperback/CD) (Pap/Com ed.). Alfred Music. ISBN 0757901042.

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