Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Can you practice away from the bass? Of course you can! In this episode the Upright Citizens answer 'why' you might want to practice without your instrument, and then offer some great advice on 'ho…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "In a rut? Feeling uninspired when you play? Try out these 5 'on the gig' challenges that just might open up some new pathways for your musicianship today!" If you like Bass - you're in the right pl…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "We have often heard that we should transcribe and study the Masters - we're talking about Ray Brown, Ron Carter, Paul Chambers, and many more - but the deeper question was brought up by our recent …

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "We heard from so many of you after our last release that you dug the 'Sax Trio Brilliance' episode - so we are back with more of Bob and Reuben's favorite Sax Trios! As a bassist, the freedom and t…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Sax Trios have long been an engaging and explorative vehicle for bassists. Think the freedom of Wilbur Ware on "A Night at the Village Vanguard", Oscar Pettiford on "Freedom Suite", or Ray Brown on…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Versatility. That word gets used a lot when talking about being 'marketable' as a musician. While it is a positive attribute when balanced being too versatile can potentially hinder us as well. Bob…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Linda May Han Oh is one of the premier bassists and composers in the world. In this episode the Upright Citizens discuss everything from advice for students, hearing and singing what you play, emot…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Why is the 'Trial & Error' process so important for creative musicians? We need to be fearless and embrace our mistakes to grow, so that's where we'll start in this episode of Upright Citizens." If…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Bassist Scott Colley has been in high demand for decades, and for good reason! Come hang with the Upright Citizens as we listen to and discuss his bass brilliance..." Upright Citizens 'Scott Colley…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "2024 is here and the Upright Citizens are putting their energies towards growth! What is on your list of ways to grow this year?" If you like Bass - you're in the right place! Interested in more mu…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Well here we are at the end of another great year of Upright Citizens. In this episode Reuben and Bob take a look back of some of the bright moments of 2023 and say "peace" until next year. Happy H…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "It's here, it's here! It's Christmas time again, and the Upright Citizens are back with more of their favorite Christmas recordings and memories. Let's get in the spirit with sounds from some of ou…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Maestro John Clayton has been a looming and positive presence on the scene for decades. Inspiring audiences and musicians all over the world with his playing, writing, and gracious personality is h…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com If you like Bass - you're in the right place! Interested in more music and practice advice? Check out Open Studio...where you'll find courses and much more by world-class bassists like Reuben Rogers…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Vulnerability. Easier said than done, right? What does it take to tear down those walls we build around our egos in search of being more creative in our improvisation? In this episode, Bob and Reub…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Maestro Rufus Reid has been on the frontlines of the bass world for decades. He is a most prolific performer, composer, arranger, and educator...and now he can add being a guest on the Upright Citi…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "We're back this time for part 2 of our focus on the art of the duo. Jimmy Blanton, Gary Peacock, Charlie Haden, and Red Mitchell get some much-deserved love this time!" If you like Bass - you're in…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Playing in a duo is one of the most intimate musical experiences, and we've picked out some of our favorite duo situations involving some of our favorite bassists. Christian McBride, Ron Carter, NH…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Having a love of learning and a growth mindset is a great way to live, and as musicians we are always aiming to grow and learn more about our craft. Let's talk about some creative ways to grow as a…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "In modern society, where we are bombarded with information constantly, it can be challenging to slow down and absorb glorious details that surround us in depth. This relates directly to our music l…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Bassist and Composer Matt Penman has long been a favorite of the Upright Citizens. In this episode we rap about his sound, writing, playing, wine-making prowess, and so much more..." If you like Ba…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Massimo Biolcati: bassist extraordinaire and creator of the widely-popular app, iRealPro, joins the Upright Citizens to talk bass, life, tech, AI, and much more..." If you like Bass - you're in the…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Bob Hurst has been inspiring the music world for decades, and it's time for the Upright Citizens to do our part to shine some light on him for this 'Bassist Spotlight' episode. Come listen to a few…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Master Luthier David Gage has been THE guy in the NYC scene for decades. He's worked with all of our bass heroes and has been an innovator in bass technology like his ubiquitous "Realist Pickup" an…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "Bob and Reuben discuss the pros and cons of playing one main instrument, versus playing many different basses. There are some perhaps unexpected benefits to both and the Upright Citizens share the …

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com Bassist Avishai Cohen is truly beyond category. Known for playing the upright and electric bass at an extremely high levels, but equally celebrated for his writing and arranging. The epitome of a 'B…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com Bassists will often find themselves busy as soon as they are on a scene, the demand is always there...but that doesn't always put us in a highly creative or engaging situation. In this episode the C…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com This episode is all about advice buying your first Upright Bass, or perhaps even your 2nd or 3rd! There's a lot of details that go into finding and buying an upright bass, but don't worry - Reuben a…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com Bassist and composer Steve Swallow is a true original. After gaining prominence on the upright in more traditional situations he had an 'epiphany' that led him to develop his unique voice on the ele…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com This episode is being released on April 4, 2023 (4/4 day!) so the Upright Citizens are taking it as an opportunity to once again talk about 'Walking'...a very common practice for jazz bassists. This…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com In this episode the Upright Citizens show love to one of our favorite bassists and early jazz adopters of the electric bass, the one-and-only Mr. Bob Cranshaw! (Bob Cranshaw Playlist) Interested in …

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com Reuben and Bob get into it with their own personal 'pet peeves' this week. See if you have some in common, or if perhaps you've been a culprit! (Opinions do not reflect OpenStudioJazz.com and are so…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com Okay, we're finally doing this! We're talking about odd-time signatures this week, and if you know Reuben's discography then you know he can speak to this as well as anybody! Interested in more musi…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com The Upright Citizens are back and here to share their favorite 'aphorisms' - once they figure out what that word actually means! Bob and Reuben share their favorite short sayings that help them on t…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com As 2022 winds down, the Upright Citizens take a look back at some of the highlights from 2022. Reuben and Bob pick some of their favorite moments, especially talking with Dave Holland and Bill Frise…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com In their latest adventure the Citizens are forced to choose 'Desert Island' album picks. An unenviable task for any music lover, but they managed to choose 3 albums each...of course with a bass-forw…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com Joe Martin is one of the most in-demand bassists out there, and the Upright Citizens are here to give him his flowers! Check out our Joe Martin Playlist Interested in more music advice? Go here to b…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com The Upright Citizens share their thoughts on Jazz Bass Education...buckle up! Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want …

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com The legendary bassist Dave Holland joins the Upright Citizens for a very special conversation covering all kinds of aspects of Life and Music...and maybe a little Netflix Interested in more music ad…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com The first installment of a series that the Upright Citizens will be getting into, a spotlight on the great bassists that are also great bandleaders. From the back to the front of the stage! Bob and …

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com This time we discuss some of the ins and outs of playing in groups without a drummer, which can change how we approach our playing. We also share some stories and a few of our favorite recordings wi…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com This time Bob and Reuben share their thoughts regarding learning new music. Is it essential to be able to read? How does one REALLY learn new music in preparation for a rehearsal, performance, or re…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com The Upright Citizens sit down with the legendary guitarist Bill Frisell while on tour in Italy and discuss a wide range of topics from: Bill's first time playing with Thomas Morgan, his admiration o…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com This time Reuben shares his 3 picks for our 2nd installment of "Guitar Trio Gems" Here's Bob & Reuben's 'Guitar Trio Gems' playlist Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of …

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com Guitar Love! This time Bob shares some of his favorite guitar trio tracks featuring Ben Tucker, Steve Swallow, and Dave Holland... Here's Bob & Reuben's 'Guitar Trio Gems' playlist Interested in mor…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com In this episode the Upright Citizens share their love for the great Marc Johnson! Here's our Marc Johnson Playlist Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and …

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com "It is essential to be critical in order to get better, but it can be debilitating when it goes too far." This time the Upright Citizens discuss self-judgement and being self-critical, while remaini…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com This time Bob and Reuben discus their favorite software, apps, and gadgets that they use as working bassists... Check out some of the Tech Tools we talked about: TC Electronics Clip-on Tuner, Snark …

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com Reginald Veal is a big source of inspiration for many bassists, and the Upright Citizens are here to give him his flowers! Reuben and Bob share some stories, insights, and listen to some choice cuts…

Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron Carter Friday, June 14 @ 2pm ET Open to all Open Studio members Start your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com One of the most creative and in demand drummers out there, the great Eric Harland, raps with Reuben and Bob about all kinds of music and life stuff... Interested in more music advice? Go here to bro…