LA bassist Jerry Watts has been an integral part of the recording scene for quite some time. He sports an amazing resume with tremendous diversity as...
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...
Watch out for this young bassist. He’s just breaking onto the scene with his first solo CD featuring such luminaries as Russell Ferrante and Eric Marienthall,...
As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, taking on the responsibility of the business side of your artistic quest is paramount. Each artist I’ve interviewed so far...
Written by a bass player for bass players, The Bassist’s Guide to Injury Management, Prevention and Better Health by Randall Kertz, D.C. is designed to point...
This is part two of our interview with Gerald Veasley. Please click here to read part one. Jake: I’ve heard nothing but great feedback on your...
Bunny Brunel came to the states in the late 70’s to record with Chick Corea and was immediately acknowledged as a serious new voice on the...
Conversation With Rhonda Smith… Bassist, composer, clinician, vocalist, a decade with Prince, two solo CD’s, endless touring, and a resume that reads like the ‘Who’s Who’...
I find it interesting that within the course of a great conversation with all of the artists I’ve shared time with, whether it’s been an interview,...
Interview with Bassist Nathan East – With a resume and discography second to none, Nathan East has set the standard for the consummate working bassist. Being a...
Chris Brandt has been my bass tech for well over a decade. His knowledge and skills as a tech are second to none, but he also...
Doug came onto the scene with his new solo debut “Doug Johns”, and has caught a lot of attention. His building tour schedule keeps him busy,...
With the interviews I’ve conducted so far, I found a common thread that I’d like to address. The rules for getting exposure as an artist have...
It was 20 years ago on September 21st that Jaco passed away. Personally, with the amount of his music that is yet still being presented, as...
This is the first of a two-part interview with Gerald Veasley. We spoke just days after the passing of Joe Zawinul. Gerald has been Joe’s bassist...