Please click on the link below, Jaco-Used to be a Cha Cha, to download the transcription. Jaco-Used_To_Be_a_Cha_Cha
The ability to transcribe, or write down on paper what you hear on a recording, is one of the most valuable tools a musician can possess....
In our last training session (click here to view Part 2) we played, memorized and internalized the eight scales and arpeggios that apply to our “Autumn...
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Welcome back, folks! Last time around I took a momentary departure from purely technical subjects to introduce to you the importance of melody. Moving forward, I...
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...
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine Alain Caron “Conversations” www.alaincaron.com This CD really caught me off guard. I thought I knew what to expect from Alain… Top notch...
In last month’s column (Sep/Oct ’07), I laid out my goal for the Top Shelf: to review top-notch gear for the discerning player, pointing out the...
Hi everyone, welcome back to this months issue! I thank you for your questions, but all the questions have been the same: “How do I get...
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...
Ric Fierabracci “Hemispheres” www.ricfierabracci.com I was anticipating this release from Fierabracci, having heard his name quite a bit and knowing his impressive resume spanning everything from...
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine Matthew Garrison “Improvisio” www.garrisonjazz.com This new release (of equal billing) featuring Matthew Garrison (bs), Jeff Sipe (dr) & Alex Machacek (gtr) is...
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine Jaco Pastorius “The Essential” www.jacopastorius.com I know… I can hear you all the way from here. It goes something like, “ok. Did...
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine Doug Johns “Doug Johns” www.dougjohns.com I’ll admit, I hadn’t heard of Doug Johns before. Again, I’m amazed at the wealth of “undiscovered”...
