In a business where music is becoming consolidated and superficial, Zach Fowler is an example that hard work, drive, and talent remain consistent and beneficial factors in the ever-changing music industry. A bassist and musician who brings an old-school creative mentality to a new breed of musicians, Zach Fowler is the complete package…a knowledgeable, groove-oriented musician with a deep pocket, amazing technical ability, uncanny stage presence, and a soulful solidity.

Born into a family that had a wide variety of tastes in music, Zach was exposed to countless genres of music growing up, allowing him to attain a natural sense of groove when he first started playing bass in 1996 at the age of 14. Less than a year after picking up the instrument, Zach was playing professionally, and was a standout jazz musician on both electric and upright bass, earning several soloist awards in high school. Now, at the age of 25, Zach's natural groove ability combined with his years of professional study both in the classroom and on the stage makes him one of the most in-demand and highly-respected bassists, arrangers, composers, and producers in the region.

Zach studied several areas of music throughout high school and college. He was a member of several jazz and classical ensembles at the University of New Mexico, where he graduated with a minor in music. Zach excelled in improvisation and ear training, earning him two music scholarships. Zach also studied with noted classical bassist Mark Tatum, ex-Maynard Ferguson musical director Glenn Kostur, world-renowned fusion bassist Gary Willis, and solo bassist Trip Wamsley. Zach had the opportunity to perform with legendary jazz artist Benny Golson, along with renowned jazz educators Tim Ishii, Randy Hamm, and Ed Peterson. Additionally, Zach shared the stage with rock artists like Jimmy Page and The Black Crowes, Skid Row, Quiet Riot, Tribe of Gypsies, Jeff Healey, and many others. He also played in numerous bands and projects of different genres including funk, soul, R&B, jazz, pop, rock, classic rock, progressive rock, latin, Afro-Cuban, traditional New Mexico music, country, classical, baroque, and countless others.

Zach Fowler currently serves as bassist and musical director for The James Douglas Show, a pioneering band in the newly classified genre of "alternative soul." The James Douglas Show's debut album on Bungalo/Universal records, Garden City Music, garnered national acclaim thanks in part to two songs written and arranged by Zach. Prior to the shutdown of MP3.com, The James Douglas Show took #1 spots on the R&B and adult contemporary spots for two singles, and was Zach given the "Best Bass" award by GarageBand.com for his work on the live version of the single "Forever." Two of The James Douglas Show's singles, "Remember Me" and "Garden City," are currently in heavy rotation on Sirius Satellite Radio, as well as Clear Channel R&B and smooth jazz stations nationwide.

In August of 2006, The James Douglas Show became the first and only R&B band to play at the Sturgis Bike Rally, and will also appear on the DVD for the Rock'n the Rally event that took place there, sharing the bill with such artists as Nickelback, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Joe Cocker, Keith Urban, Big 'n Rich, The Black Crowes, .38 Special, REO Speedwagon, Sammy Hagar, and several others. Following the festival, The James Douglas Show became the first R&B band to sign with Cement Shoes Records, and recently headlined a Grammy party in Hollywood hosted by Universal Records. The James Douglas Show will release their follow-up album to Garden City Music in 2007 on the Cement Shoes/Universal record label, and will also tour nationally for most of 2007.

In addition to his work with The James Douglas Show, Zach also serves as a studio and session bassist both in Albuquerque and Los Angeles with many major label credits under his belt. Zach performed on Martin's Favor's 2005 Gospo Centric release, A Place. That album was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. Zach also recently performed on the new album for Universal recording artist and R&B start AB. Zach's recent work also includes Albuquerque singer/songwriter Paul Salazar, Santa Fe pop duet Sol Fire, folk artist G'Larri, and a few jazz ensembles. In addition, Zach is a headlining performer at the annual Duke City Bass Bash in Albuquerque, which features some of the finest bass players in the nation.

Zach is also an active community member, appearing regularly at Career Day presentations at area schools and performing clinics for music students in middle school, high school, and college.

Zach currently uses our WT800 amplifier to power a pair of D212XLT cabinets. He also uses a DC210XLT Metro combo around town. "Consistency is the primary reason I use Eden amplifiers and cabs," Zach says. "No matter where I play, I get the exact sound that I want from my Eden rig. The tonal versatility, the power, the durability, and the reliability are incomparable. The ability to be consistent is what keeps me working, and consistency is what makes me trust Eden. I don't dare trust anything else for my sound."