It is always fascinating to examine signature instruments to see how an exceptional player’s technical, tonal, and aesthetic desires and concerns are met. Both of the...
Hi everyone. Time to talk more about recording bass. Last month I detailed recording an acoustic bass. I hope that everyone was able to get some...
Hey Willis… Over the years that you’ve traveled and gigged, how often did you find yourself at the venue making little tweeks to your relief, considering...
In my last article I posed a leading question to the readers… A magnetic pickup on an electric bass (or guitar) can not hear wood resonance...
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Yellowjackets “25” www.yellowjackets.com Released in May of 2006, “25” is a celebration of 25 years of the “Yellowjackets”. This live CD/DVD combo package is perfect proof...
Steve Khan “Borrowed Time” www.stevekhan.com Ok… Come on. Steve Khan with John Patitucci, Ruben Rodriguez, Randy Brecker, Jack DeJohnette, Bob Mintzer, Manola Badrena and a slew...
Stanley Clarke “The Toys of Men” www.stanleyclarke.com This is the album I’ve been waiting for from Stanley. I have a deep respect for Stanley Clarke, but,...
Rhonda Smith “RS2″… Rhonda Smith “RS2”www.rhondasmith.com Fans of Prince know Rhonda Smith as a crucial part of the “New Power Generation” rhythm section (arguably, one of...
Nathan East (with Fourplay) “Fourplay X” www.nathaneast.com or www.fourplayjazz.com The band “Fourplay” (Bob James, Nathan East, Larry Carlton, Harvey Mason) have been King’s of the smooth...
Claudio Zanghieri “Envisions www.claudiozanghieri.com I’ve been hearing mention of Claudio for some time now online in various bass related forums and networking sites. Italian born Claudio...
Chris Tarry Group “Almost Certainly Dreaming” www.christarry.com Oh man. When Chris emailed and said, “Hey. I’m really proud of my new CD that’s coming out, let...
Anthony Setola “Interstellar Appeal” www.anthonysetolamusic.com Although bassist Anthony Setola hails from Baltimore, it’s obvious he has an affinity for the funk majesty of the Bay Areas...
As musicians, we’ve all been listening to music we love for a long time. I used to sit and listen to Weather Report, or Pat Metheny,...
Hi to all, and welcome to my column The Doctor Is In. I’m Randy Kertz, a bass player, chiropractor and acupuncturist, and author of the book...