Brian Newcombe - Bass (1998, 2001 - 2005)

Brian is a studio and concert bassist whose performance credits include shows with David Foster featuring Celine Dion and the Atlanta Symphony, Richard Marx and the Chicago Symphony, Bryan Adams, Paul Anka, Kenny Rogers, Michael Bolton, Peter Cetera, Kenny G, Chicago, Sheena Easton, Kenny Loggins, Boz Scaggs, Warren Wiebe and Denise Williams. He also performed at a Royal Gala for Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales with The National Arts Center Orchestra. Brian is honoured to have worked with the legendary Ray Charles, and was a member of the renowned Canadian Rock group Chilliwack.  His recording credits include tracks for: 98 Degrees, Jessica Simpson, Heart, Peabo Bryson, Philip Bailey, Jeffrey Osborne, Melissa Manchester, Oleta Adams, Jim Brickman, Michelle Wright, Alpha Yaya Diallo (Juno Award '99 and '01), Leonard & Sample, Helene Leone, and The Magic of Christmas CD, just to name a few. Brian was awarded Bassist of the Year at the West Coast Music Awards, and has been nominated for All Star Band four times by the BC Country Music Association. He was also a guest speaker at the Vancouver Bass Conference in 2001. This is Brian's sixth year with the Magic of Christmas.  

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