Trevor Dunn

Trevor Roy Dunn (born January 30, 1968) is an American composer, bass guitarist, and double bassist. He came to prominence in the 1990s with the experimental band Mr. Bungle. He has since worked in an array of musical styles, including with saxophonist/composer John Zorn, Secret Chiefs 3 and with his own avant-garde jazz/rock ensemble Trevor Dunn's Trio-Convulsant. He is also a member of the band Tomahawk.
Biography.
Early life and career.
After four years of studying the clarinet, Dunn began playing electric bass at the age of 13. His earliest musical influences included the Beach Boys, Blondie, Cheap Trick, and Kiss.
Trevor Dunn's Trio-Convulsant.
In 1998, Dunn formed his Trio-Convulsant. Their first release, "Debutantes & Centipedes", features Dunn on bass, Adam Levy on guitar, and Kenny Wollesen on drums. The album "Sister Phantom Owl Fish" on Ipecac (2004) includes Ches Smith on percussion and Mary Halvorson on guitar.
Other works.
Dunn has participated in dozens of other recordings, both as a main collaborator and a guest musician. He is part of Mike Pride's MPThree, David Krakauer's Klezmer Madness, and the Nels Cline Singers. He has contributed to or played with: Afro-Mystic, Ben Goldberg, Brian "Head" Welch, Graham Connah's Sour Note Seven, Jess Jones Quartet, Junk Genius, Laplante/Dunn/Smith, John Zorn's Electric Masada, Matisyahu, Rova Saxophone Quartet, Sean Lennon, Suit of Lights, Rob Price Quartet, Tin Hat Trio, and Tipsy.
Discography.
As band member.
With Mr. Bungle
With Secret Chiefs 3
With Fantômas
With Melvins (Lite)
With The Nels Cline Singers
With Tomahawk
As sideman.
With Erik Friedlander
With Eyvind Kang
With Jamie Saft
With John Zorn
With Jozef Dumoulin Trio
With the Rob Price Quartet
With King Buzzo