Big Droppins features Tristan Luke, Brian Melick, Konstantin Tsykun, Tim Reyes and the world class reed work of Special Guest Paul McCandless. You can listen to samples at my www.cdbaby.com page. Order the CD at my e-store. Get Big Droppins and my book, The Chordal Approach for a special "bundle" price. Check out the e-store for details. See what some they are saying about Big Droppins.

It's beautifully paced, and really well-recorded. I greatly dig the group work,and the solo pieces are stunning." - Joe Gallant, The Illuminati Orchestra

“Big Droppins is an extraordinary collection of both solo exhibitions and eclectic ensemble pieces. It is comprised of five original compositions from Dimin and five skillfully crafted, orchestrated arrangements of classic jazz standards. With his fretted and fretless basses, his Boomerang Phrase Sampler, and his sophisticated knowledge of harmony, Dimin has redefined the art of looping and solo electric bass performance. Assisted by the brilliant work of world renowned soprano saxophonist Paul McCandless on two tracks and accompanied by several members of his talented “musical family”, Dimin demonstrates his technical proficiency in solo, duo, trio, and quartet settings. Lyrical fretless soloing, multi-layered textures, impeccable intonation, and rich tone can be found throughout. ...Bottom Line: With his innovative chordal approach to solo electric bass performance and the release of his first recording as a leader, Big Droppins, Michael Dimin has elevated the standards in the field of bass artistry. Look out!” - Cliff Engel, www.bassically.net (read the entire review at www.bassically.net/news_reviews.htm).

Just droppin you a line to tell you I checked out your CD...man, that is a whole lot of killer bass playing on there! "Three Views Of A Secret" has always been my favorite Jaco composition. Sure, he blows harder on other stuff, but that is one beautiful piece of music. Very nice. I like the vibe of "The Hunter" a lot. Music that makes me thinkof open roads is a weak spot of mine. - Bryan Beller

Big Droppins is also available at www.cdbaby.com.

"Your CD begs to be listened to."

"There Are No Accidents" by Michael Dimin and The Big Droppins ensemble, features Mark Dziuba on guitar, Eric Walentowicz on Soprano Sax, Rob Lindquist on piano and the wonderful Brian Melick on percussion. Acclaimed solo bassist, Michael Dimin has focused much more on his compositional elements on "There Are No Accidents". This beautifully recorded CD presents lyrical melodies, joyous interplay and inspired improvisation. The mastering by Scott Petito of NRS Studios in Catskill, NY give the disc a decidely analog feel that makes this recording truly fill the room with the delgihtful sounds of their music

The CD is available at my estore, at CDBaby and is available to download from Sony's Music Connect and Apple iTunes (other sites coming).

"I am diggin the CD very much. The case is out in the car so I can't refer to track titles. I have listened to the CD around 25 times so far. It's my primary commuting music at the moment. Nice variety of instruments on the recording: Bass, guitar, sax, piano/organ, and drums. The way melodies are passed from instrument to instrument is so cool. The bass grooves, then steps out front for 32 bars (when I was counting). I love the tone of your bass Mike! I also love the stuff your guitarist is doing, he's a monster musician!

IMO, the CD has an overall relaxed feel to it. It creates a nice atmosphere (great for the commute). It keeps my attention. It's hard for me to say that about some music I hear. Your CD begs to be listened to. This CD isn't for people that want to hear a bassist tear off strings with his thumb. This CD is about the music".- Joe Quadar