Albert Hobson
Al began Playing bass at the age of thirteen and recorded on his first record at sixteen. After working with many local bands, Al landed a gig with Seattle songwriter Steve Bensusen. The Bensusen group became the backup band for then up and coming saxophonist Kenny Gorlic, A.K.A. Kenny G. While working with another local band in 1980 Al was introduced to guitarist Clyde Childress and over the next few years they toured the U.S., Canada and Asia. From 1988 thru 1996 Al toured and recorded with Mr. Clean and produced a record for the group called Making It a Better Day. In 2000 Al and Clyde reunited in the Bay Area and immediately started recording and producing their own music.
Al has studied with Music Educator Dale Titus and is currently a student of world renowned Bassist Kai Eckhardt’s Time Engine School of Music.
Clyde began playing guitar at the age of 12 and by the age of 16 was playing in local clubs In the Seattle area. I owe a lot of my early exposure to music to my older brother who would bring home a very, very, eclectic mix of music. Music afforded me the privilege to travel the U.S., Canada, and Asia in my early career playing professionally.
Clyde has supported a host of Bay Area artist including His own joint project with bass extraordinaire Albert Hobson called Audio Cultures. Albert & Clyde are embarking on a new project “Docta Al n Mista Clyde” furthering their life long musical journey.
Clyde Childress (Childrezz)
Docta Al & Mista Clyde
Docta Al N Mista Clyde are a Northern California Duo comprised of Bassist Al Hobson and Guitarist Clyde Childress. This collaboration is the result of a life long friendship between the two which began in their home town Seattle Washington.