Interview with Bassist Jim Kerwin

ByEditor, Raul Amador July 5, 2021June 7, 2021

Jim Kerwin…

I am always happy to have the opportunity to chat with an upright bass player. I was even more stoked to chat with Jim Kerwin, who has decades of experience and a wealth of stories to share. Jim has performed extensively with David Grisman’s groups and the Jim and Nell Band along with numerous others and in a wide variety of genres.

Join me as we talk about Jim’s journey, his music, his gear (including a very interesting approach to sending his acoustic sound to the soundboard), and his plans for the future.

Here’s Jim…

Opening Photo, Kalie Capadona

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Editor, Raul Amador

Born in Boulder, CO, Raul began playing guitar at a young age before discovering the cuatro and traditional Spanish music in Puerto Rico. As a member of the Tuna de Cayey for nine years, he recorded more than 11 albums and toured throughout Puerto Rico, New York, and the Dominican Republic. After picking up his first bass in 2001, he never looked back. Today, Raul is Executive Editor of Bass Musician Magazine, connecting with bass players and musicians around the world.