Josquin Des Pres (American musician)



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, poet, and singer 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 including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Bachelor (U.S. TV series), American Idol, The Tyra Banks Show, George Lopez (TV series), Anderson Cooper, TMZ on TV, Extra (TV program), American Chopper, Pawn Stars, Deadliest Catch, CNN, NBC, HGTV, TBS (U.S. TV channel), Bravo (U.S. TV network), Food Network, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, History (U.S. TV channel), Travel Channel, CBS Television Stations, Viacom, VH1, ABC, BET, KPBS (TV), TLC (TV network), and The CW Network. His works are also known on MTV Networks Television Series Catfish, The Seven, When I Was Seventeen, MTV Cribs, Pimp My Ride, Teen Mom, True Life and 10 on Top. 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 Prog-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 around the globe.

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, Flamenco band Gipsy Kings, Slightly Stoopid, Spencer Davis, Jack Johnson (musician), Jax (singer), Actress/Singer Laura Marano, French Singers Michel Polnareff, Joyce Jonathan, drummers 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


 * 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
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