A podcast dedicated to conversations with today's top guitar and bass musicians. Hosted by: Bob Bakert, Editor jazzguitartoday.com and Raúl Amador, Editor bassmusicianmagazine.com
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THE BASS SHED PODCAST is a collection of in-depth interviews with Double Bassists & Electric Bassists from all over the world. Hosted by Los Angeles freelance Bassist Ryan Roberts, each interview examines artistry, career, culture in a personal ad relaxed style. Rated in the top 10% of ALL podcasts in the world, and listened to in more than 80 countries, The Bass Shed Podcast is a valuable resource for every bassist of any genre.
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The Bass Freqs Podcast brings you the unique perspectives and insights of bass players—the backbone of every band. Hosted by lifelong recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), each episode features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. Get the direct lowdown on how they got their start, how they approach their role as the driving force of a song, what gear they use, and what it takes to perform at the highest ...
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Face to Face… Suzi Quatro On Her Album With KT Tunstall
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Face to Face… Suzi Quatro On Her Album With KT Tunstall. Album releases are always exciting and more so when the final product is simply amazing. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to chat with Suzi Quatro about her album with KT Tunstall “Face To Face”. There is no one more qualified to talk about this beautiful piece of work than the artist he…
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Interview With Finger Eleven Bassist Sean Anderson
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Finger Eleven Bassist Sean Anderson Anytime a band releases a “Greatest Hits” album it is often a testament to decades of excellence. I was thrilled to hear that Finger Eleven released their “Greatest Hits” album in CD and digital format, with Vinyl soon to drop in August. It was a perfect time to chat with the band’s bassist, Sean Anderson, and ge…
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Bassist Russel Blake, Ten Fingers & Four Strings
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Interview with bassist Russel Blake… I am always blown away when I meet someone whose activities seem to exceed the number of hours in a day; Russel Blake is such a dynamic individual. Russel has been holding down the low end for over 44 years during which he has played with many of the biggest names in music, many of these in Jazz. He has performe…
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It is always exciting to have the opportunity to talk to an artist who has been prolific for decades. Suzi Quatro has been rocking our world since the sixties and has been super-creative as a bassist, musician, actress, singer, songwriter, author, radio show host and so much more. Most recently, Suzi released a new album titled “Face to Face” where…
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EP 122 - Darek Oles (Brad Mehldau, Pat Metheny, John Abercrombie, Solo Artist)
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Darek Oles (Oleszkiewicz) was born on February 20, 1963 in Wroclaw, Poland. At the age of five Oles began his music education at the State Music School in Wroclaw. Piano was his first instrument, but later he played guitar, electric bass and finally at eighteen years old, he switched to accoustic bass. While in his teens he played with amateur grou…
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Interview With Ricky Phillips, STYX Bass And More
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I have always been a huge STYX fan. Their music kept me awake during countless nights studying and gave my imagination a place to escape when I had a moment to take a break. I had the immense opportunity to chat with STYX bassist Ricky Phillips for our August Cover in 2017 and follow his projects as time passed. Now, I am thrilled to have the oppor…
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EP 121 - Kathryn Schulmeister (ELISION Ensemble, Fonema Consort [NYC], and the Echoi Ensemble [LA])
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Kathryn is a member of several contemporary music ensembles including the renowned Australian ELISION Ensemble, Fonema Consort (NYC), and the Echoi Ensemble (LA). She has performed as a guest artist with various adventurous international ensembles such as Klangforum Wien, Ensemble MusikFabrik, Delirium Musicum, Ensemble Dal Niente, and Ensemble Ver…
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EP 120 - Dr. Matt Hare (Principal Bass of the Mozart Classical Orchestra and the Long Beach Ballet)
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Matt Hare is well known as a performer and educator. He is on faculty at the University of California at Irvine, Concordia University, and Saddleback College. Dr. Hare also teaches several sections of Music Appreciation and History of Rock online and in the classroom at Saddleback College. He is a string coach at Irvine, Laguna Hills, Trabuco Hills…
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Interview With Todd Kerns, Bassist For Slash, Myles Kennedy, Toque, Black Bird Angles and More
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Rock is alive and well and Todd Kerns is proof of that statement. He is a very busy bass player taking the stage with many bands including Slash, featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, Toque, Black Bird Angles and many more. Join us as we hear about Todd’s journey and influences, his gear and his plans for the future. This interview with Tod…
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The Golden Years of Motown With Bassist Tony Newton
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I am always learning new details about Bass history when I get the opportunity to talk with seasoned players like Tony Newton. Tony, a Detroit native, came up in the golden years of Motown and laid down the low end for countless performers and studio sessions; he has performed on over 25 gold and platinum hit recordings. As time went by, and the wh…
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Interview With the The Infamous Stringdusters Bassist, Travis Book
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Bluegrass music has had a very solid following over many years and I am always happy to hear from one of the pioneers in that genre. Travis Book plays bass for the Grammy award-winning band “The Infamous Stringdusters” and has recently released his first solo album “Love and Other Strange Emotions”. As if he wasn’t busy enough, Travis also hosts a …
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Interview With Bassist Vittorio Longobardi
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I am on social media a lot and one bass player who I come across often is Vittorio Longobardi from Italy. Vittorio has the look of a serious rocker, (and that is his most preferred genre) but he is extremely versatile and is comfortable on both electric and upright bass. In addition to Vittorio’s many performances, he finds time to teach as well. T…
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EP 119 Bryan Beller (The Aristocrats, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Solo Artist, Clinician)
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Bryan Beller has maintained a multi-faceted career as a bassist, composer, solo artist and clinician for over 25 years, earning his reputation as a uniquely talented yet supremely tasteful team player for instrumentally-minded artists. He is a founding member of The Aristocrats which is one of the hottest acts in rock/fusion today; their 2019 relea…
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Will Lee and Binky Griptite, A Conversation Between Two ”Low-end” Visionaries
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This Will Lee and Binky Griptite interview will be referenced in decades to come. It’s a conversation between two ”low-end” visionaries that have been championed and celebrated in small pockets of praise over the years by those that are hip enough to be “in the know”. Luckily we are sharing the magic with you all today for this special edition of “…
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EP 118 - Russell Thompson (Principal Bassist Arkansas Symphony)
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Russell was lucky to grow up in a musical family in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. His mother played the bassoon, his father played the french horn, and his step-father taught saxophone and played jazz. He began playing the bass in 4’th grade, but his interest in classical music began to spark when he began studying with Tracy Rowell and joined the Cleveland…
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Foreigner Low End With Bassist Jeff Pilson
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Those of us who were around back in the 70’s remember how certain songs on the radio resonated with us. It turns out that many of these iconic melodies came from Foreigner and they were part of our personal soundtracks! After all these years, the band is going as strong as ever with Jeff Pilson firing away on bass midstream into a 2-year farewell t…
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EP 117 - Tony Grey (John McLaughlin, Hiromi, Mike Stern, Solo Artist)
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Born March 25, 1975 in Newcastle, England. Tony is a multi-instrumentalist, master bassist, composer, producer, published author and award-winning music educator; he studied at the world-renowned Berklee College of Music and graduated in 2001, receiving the prestigious 'Outstanding Performer' award. Tony is known for his 6-string electric bass tech…
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Time really flies when you are having fun! Just over a decade ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing Michel “Labex” Labaki for our July 2013 cover. At that time, much of our conversation concerned his personal approach to bass playing and his techniques. Fast forward to now and I am pleased to discover Michel’s new endeavor, the Labex Funk Project…
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A Unique Conversation With The Amazing Stephane Wrembel
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Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador
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Interview with Malcolm-Jamal Warner - Actor, Director, Poet, Musician, and Bass Player
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I am pretty sure that everyone is aware of Malcom-Jamal Warner’s work as an actor. What may be less known is his work as a director, poet, musician, and most importantly for us, a bass player. With four albums of his own, Grammy nominations and wins, as well as a sizable amount of ongoing live gigs, Malcolm is dedicating a serious amount of his att…
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In this January 2024 video podcast, JGT's Bob Bakert talks to guitarist Dave Stryker about his new album, "Groove Street" as well as other new projects. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador
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Emmy Award-winning music editor and Bassist Richard Ford, His Musical Journey, Bass Profondissiom and More
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I had the opportunity to listen to a great album titled Basso Profondissimo 2 back in May of 2022 and I am pleased to finally chat with the musician behind this unique body of melodies, Richard Ford. Richard plays bass and composes, produces, and is an Emmy award-winning music editor. You might have heard his work while watching your favorite movie…
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EP - 116 David Rodriguez (Isaac Hayes, Tito Puente, Rochester Philharmonic, NJPAC Vice President)
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Bassist David Rodriguez has worked with groups ranging from Isaac Hayes to Tito Puente to the Rochester Philharmonic. He studied at Juilliard, the Eastman School of Music, and Mansfield University. David is currently the Executive Producer and Executive Vice President of The New Jersey Performing Arts Center where the Milt Hinton Institute for Stud…
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David Becker: Jazz, Blues, Bossa Nova and Looping
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In this JGT Podcast, Bob Bakert talks to guitarist David Becker about his many different styles and his unique approach to performance. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador
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Luthier Theo Scharpach and Guitarist Ted Ludwig talk to JGT
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In this exclusive Jazz Guitar Today video podcast, editor Bob Bakert speaks with master luthier Theo Scharpach and jazz guitarist Ted Ludwig. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador
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In this exclusive Jazz Guitar Today podcast, editor Bob Bakert speaks with the jazz guitarist Fareed Haque. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador
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EP 115 - John Pena (Session Player, Chaka Kahn, Michael Brecker, Jerry Garcia, Ricky Martin)
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John Peña is an in demand touring and session bassist, writer, arranger, producer, and engineer. John has performed and/or recorded with a wide variety of artitists , including: Celia Cruz, Carlos Santana, Julio Iglesias, Tania Maria, Natalie Cole, The Crusaders, Herb Alpert, Chaka Khan, Jerry Garcia, Chick Corea, Steve Vai, Diana Ross, Aretha Fran…
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JGT Talks With Veteran Music Journalist and Author Bill Milkowski
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JGT's Bob Bakert talks to veteran music journalist and author Bill Milkowski about all things jazz guitar. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador
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Interview With Midnight North Bassist Connor O’Sullivan
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It is always fun to learn more about music happening in specific parts of the country. In the Bay Area, Midnight North has been making its sonic footprint in the Alternative Rock / Americana arena since about 2012. Connor O’Sullivan is the bass player who holds down the low end for this very cool band with some very interesting pedigree. Living the…
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Bruce Forman & Pat Bergeson's "100 BC" Project
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Chet Atkins and Barney Kessel are still inspiring us 100 years after their births. Chet Atkins's protege Pat Bergeson and Barney Kissel's protege Bruce Forman pay tribute in an unbelievable, unprecedented fashion. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador
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Interview with Toad the Wet Sprocket Bassist Dean Dinning
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Hailing from beautiful Santa Barbara, California, Toad the Wet Sprocket has been a mainstay of American Alternative Rock for over three decades. Dean Dinning, one of the founding members, has been an integral part of this band’s success, contributing both tasty bass licks and vocals. Join me as we hear all about Dean’s rich musical heritage, musica…
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I am sure many of you will remember our initial interview with Robb Harper back in 2017 and an update in 2019. You will also recall that we recorded some of Robb’s live performances at the NAMM show. Well, it has been a while and Robb has been very busy… so lots get caught up and see what he is up to now. This interview first appeared in Bass Music…
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Foghat's Rodney O’Quinn, Rockin’ Hard Through the Years
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Many rock fans have enjoyed music by Foghat, who originally formed in London back in 1971. Over the many decades of playing, the band members have changed, leaving behind only Roger Earl as the only original member. Bassist Rodney O’Quinn left the Pat Travers Band and joined the group in 2015 and has been laying down the low end for this iconic qua…
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EP 114 - Jerry Jemmott (Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, B.B. King, Session Musician)
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Jerry Jemmott is a highly respected American bass guitarist and session musician, best known for his work in the realms of blues, jazz, and R&B. He was born on May 22, 1946, in New York City. Throughout his extensive career, Jemmott has played with numerous iconic artists, leaving a significant impact on the music industry. He is particularly known…
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Dave Miner, A Passion For Fine Wine and Quality Guitars
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JGT's Bob Bakert talks to Dave Miner of the Miner Family Wines and Benedetto Guitars about his passion for wine and guitars. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador
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JGT Interviews Perry Smith, John Storie, and Will Brahm - New West Guitars
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Jazz Guitar Today's Bob Bakert talks to Perry Smith, John Storie, and Will Brahm - the guitar trio known as New West Guitars. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador
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Wolf Marshall Talks To JGT About His New Jazz Guitar Course
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Wolf Marshall Talks To JGT About His New Book, "Jazz Guitar Course - Mastering The Jazz Language" - A Hal Leonard Book Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador
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Interview With Marty O’Brien, Bassist For Lita Ford, Daughtry, Tommy Lee, Celine Dion, Kelly Clarkson and More
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For a musician, busy is good and bassist Marty O’Brien is one very busy guy. Playing tours and sessions, Marty has a huge list of people that he has played with including the likes of Lita Ford, Daughtry, Tommy Lee, Celine Dion, Kelly Clarkson and so many more. Join me as we hear about Marty’s musical Journey, how he gets his iconic sound, and his …
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Dan Wilson Continues His Conversation With Jazz Guitar Today
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In part 2 of the podcast, JGT’s Bob Bakert continues his conversation with guitarist Dan Wilson. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador
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Big Easy Bass… Interview With The Revivalists Bassist George Gekas
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George Gekas, Big Easy Bass… Cover Photo: Credit Skylar Watkins I have been following and enjoying The Revivalists since around 2016 when I first had the opportunity to talk to the band’s bass player, George Gekas (View interview). We did an update with George in 2018 and now after all these years, I am super stoked to catch up with him again, just…
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Interview With Bassist (And Magician) Penn Jillette
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Over the last few years, I have done reviews of two albums where Penn Jillette plays bass… and I have been very impressed. Yes, we all know him as a Magician, entertainer, author, actor, and inventor… and now, an accomplished musician. I am thrilled that I now have the opportunity to talk to Penn himself and get the story behind his bass playing. H…
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Jazz Guitarist Dan Wilson And His Unstoppable Drive For Excellence
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JGT’s Bob Bakert talks to guitarist Dan Wilson about his influences, his experiences, and his latest project, "Things Eternal". Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador
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Bassist and Chiropractor to the Rock Stars, Dr. Staten Medsker
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One thing all musicians have in common is that we all have some serious wear-and-tear over our lifetimes. It is always necessary to have a team of health professionals, kind of our own “Pit Crew” to keep us performing at our best. Physicians, Chiropractors, Massage therapists, Acupuncturists, and other body workers are a true asset. Dr. Staten Meds…
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Zach Fowler, Not Just Laying Down the Low End
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I have been hearing about Zach Fowler’s bass playing since he was in New Mexico. Now, based out of Nashville, Zach is very busy laying down the low end, acting as musical director, writing songs and producing music. He has been very active doing studio work as well as touring with LoCash. Join me as we hear about Zach’s journey, how he gets his sou…
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Guitarist Jocelyn Gould Talks To Jazz Guitar Today
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Guitarist Jocelyn Gould talks to Bob Bakert about her new album, her incoming tour, and her recent experience in Israel. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador
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Brian Wheat has been rocking hard with his band Tesla for nearly four decades. Not only does he play bass, but he is also a songwriter, vocalist, keyboard player, record producer, photographer, and band manager. As you might imagine, Brian has accumulated a treasure trove of experiences and information and we are fortunate that he is sharing some o…
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Bassist Garry West, Laying Down The Lowend For Alison Brown
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Everybody knows that Nashville is one of our main meccas for music and there is a lot happening there. Hailing from that illustrious city, Garry West wears many hats as a bassist and producer, as well as CEO and founder of Compass Records. It is also very possible that you might have seen Garry holding down the low end for his wife, Grammy award-wi…
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Guitarist Ed Cherry Talks to Jazz Guitar Today
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JGT's Bob Bakert talks to guitarist Ed Cherry about recent projects and tours. Photo by Mike Oria. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador
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Interview With Bassist Ben Mortiz – En Español
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Siempre es emocionante descubrir la obra y la musica de uno de nuestros hermanos latinoamericanos. Tuve la oportunidad de charlar con el bajista Chileno Ben Mortiz recientemente y enterarme de muchos de los detalles de su carrera musical y vida en general. Vengansen conmigo a conocer este titan del bajo directamente de su país natal. Aqui esta Ben …
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Bassist Brenda Sauter, Laying Down the Low End With The Feelies and Wild Carnation
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Very interestingly, there are creative musical pockets around the country. One such creative area is on the East Coast in the New Jersey area. In the midst of this musical swirl, bassist Brenda Sauter has been laying down the low end for a number of bands including The Feelies and Wild Carnation. It is exciting that both bands have some very cool s…
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