Maurice
Fitzgerald began playing bass on a professional level
at the age of 18 and has maintained a diverse professional
career for 18 years, playing with contemporary jazz
greats such as Ramsey Lewis and Brian Culbertson, as
well as gospel greats such as Donnie McClurkin and CeCe
Winans.
Maurice
offers Marcus Miller, Anthony Jackson, Nathan East and
Jaco as his main influences, along with Gospel greats
Joel Smith, Steve Huff and Andrew Bushe. His crisp,
distinctive style, combined with a strong work ethic
and easy personality, have made him a much sought after
sideman both in the studio and on tour.
Maurice
has worked with dozens of top artists and continues
to be in high demand. He has recently recorded with
The Clark Sisters, Marcus Cole, Smokie Norful, Brian
Culbertson, and Israel and New Breed.
Recent
tours have included globetrotting with Beyonce Knowles,
Destiny's Child, Brian Culbertson and Ramsey Lewis.
In the gospel arena, Maurice has toured with Yolanda
Adams, Fred Hammond, John P. Kee, and CeCe Winans.
A
long-term fan of David and his designs, when Maurice
heard about David's new company, he jumped on the phone
to lend his support. "I've always been a fan of
David's designs," said the Bass icon. "I'm
thrilled to part of the family again."
