Behind the Notes (www.behindthenotes.com) is new website which hosts video documentaries with renowned musicians sharing insight into the creative process of making music. The content is...
Hey Willis, I purchased your signature model basses about a year ago. I bought it used. For my own curiousity, I am trying to figure out...
** Note: At the end of this page is a transcription accompaniment. Please scroll to the bottom, click to open, and then continue reading. When...
Tony Grey “Chasing Shadows” www.tonygrey.com Most of us should be familiar with Berklee prodigy Tony Grey. Tony also plays with Hiromi (see last issues review)...
S.M.V. “Thunder” www.smvmusic.comThunder is the perfect title for this release from master bassists Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller and Victor Wooten (heard of em’?!). The disc...
Richard Bona “Bona Makes You Sweat – LIVE” www.bonatology.comThis new live release really showcases what I love about this band. It’s about as good as...
Portinho Trio “Vinho Do Porto” www.myspace.com/portinhotrioBrazilian born (now NYC residing) drummer Portinho may not be a household name in this country, but he should be. ...
Peter Erskine, Tim Hagans & The Norrbotten Big Band “Worth the Wait”This LIVE recording (recorded for the Sveriges Radio P2 at the Kulturcentrum Ebeneses in...
Jean Baudin “Solace” www.jeanbaudin.comIf you’re a peruser of bass forums online, you may have heard of California’s Jean Baudin. There are pictures of his amazing...
George Duke “Dukey Treats” www.georgeduke.com I don’t know if this is the best or worse album TITLE of all time, but it made me laugh...
Etienne Mbappe “Su La Take” www.etiennembappe.comSteady readers of BMM may recall me gushing over Etienne Mbappe’s first release, “Misiya”. Well, get ready for more gushing! ...
E_L_B (Peter Erskine, Nguyen Le, Michel Benita) “Dream Flight” www.petererskine.com • www.nguyen-le.com • www.michelbenita.com 7 Years since E_L_B’s last release, I was very excited to...
Bob Mintzer Big Band “Swing Out” www.bobmintzer.comBob Mintzer (Yellowjackets) has been a major musical force and presence in, not just the NYC scene, but around...
Alan Pasqua, Dave Carpenter & Peter Erskine “Standards” www.alanpasqua.com • www.petererskine.com I don’t quite know how to start this review. Bassist Dave Carpenter died on...
Continuing with our theme from last time, posture, I’d like to touch on some other aspects of this all-important subject. Additional considerations for seated posture include...