PDF Interview by Editor Jake Kot
Many times I find myself speaking in terms of the 21st Century musician. Obviously I have my own personal take on that statement, and bassist Jonas Hellborg fits that paradigm to a tee. His history takes him back to the groundbreaking work he did with John McLaughlin in the late seventies, being one of a handful of bassists of that era that were breaking the rules and expanding the voice of the oh so young electric bass at that point in time. This was also the time when he developed his ongoing love affair with the Indian music of the East, immersing himself in the Northern and Southern Indian classical architecture, and bringing the elements of that genre to his musical persona.
Jake Kot has written 150 articles in Bass Musician Magazine.
Jake Kot is the owner and designer for his custom bassline Kot Basses, partner in "Mitchell & Kot Productions", and performing on over 100 CD's, Jake has also written, arranged, and produced two solo Cd's featuring such world class players as Dave Weckl, Eric Marienthall and Dave Derge.
In addition musically to being a performer and composer, Jake is also a clinician for Accugroove Cabinets, Hevos amps, and D'Addario strings, and has been featured at such bass events as Bassquake and Bassbash.
He is currently working on his 3rd solo CD for release in 2008, the completion of his first instructional book called "The Thesaurus of Scales and Melodic Patterns by Slonimsky--Applications", and will be a regular fixture on upcoming bass events.Related posts:
- Bass Musician Magazine: Jun/Jul 2010 Featuring Eddie Gomez
- Bass Musician Magazine: Apr/May 2010 Featuring Dave LaRue
- Bass Musician Magazine: Dec/Jan 2009-2010 Issue Featuring Christian McBride
- Bass Musician Magazine Featuring Benny Rietveld / September 2010 Issue
- Bass Musician Magazine Featuring Ray Riendeau / October 2010 Issue
