Dominique Bertram takes up bass in 1968 in Paris, influenced by Otis Redding and Rythm'n'Blues. He is a great fan of jazz-rock and plays with Zao, Neffesh, Alien Quartet before meeting Christian Vander and joining Magma ( Concert at Bobino in 1981 ).

In the 80s, he plays with Renaud, Michel Jonasz, Véronique Sanson, Catherine Lara and Nicole Croisille, with whom he appeared in her tribute show to Claude Nougaro. In the 90s, he plays with Eddy Mitchell, joins Patrick Bruel in his two major tours. He also plays with I Muvrini, Laurent Voulzy on the “Gothique Flamboyant Pop Dancing Tour“ and Liane Foly ( Concert at the Palais des Sports and Une étoile dort ).

He plays the bass on the first tour of the Enfoirés and appears on several Taratata shows, playing with Al Jarreau and the late Michel Petrucciani. A prolific jazz musician, he is often seen with Mino Cinelu, Khalil Chahine, Thierry Eliez and Frank Monbaylet.

He has released two solo albums : “Chinese Paradise“ in 1985 ( with Manu Katché, Jean-Yves d'Angelo, Kamil Rustam...) and Bass Now in 1992 ( with Loïc Ponthieux, Michel Gaucher, Thierry Elliez...).

He toured with Patrick Bruel ( including the US tour ) and in 2008, he toured with Véronique Sanson and Nicolle Croisille.

He is one of the inventors of the ZAM. His experience as as musician was instrumental to design a product meeting the demands of the stage and the studio.