In our last training session (click here to view Part 1) we downloaded and listened to...

Most bass players that have at least a basic ability to improvise typically have a ‘comfort...

Doug came onto the scene with his new solo debut “Doug Johns”, and has caught a...

by Alain Caron ** Note: At the end of this page is the music download of...

With the interviews I’ve conducted so far, I found a common thread that I’d like to...

by Jake Kot – Coming off a legendary Sonny Rollins gig, followed by preparing to go...

Speaking as a full time musician, the word “challenge” for me is more than just a...

Jazz bassist Eric Hochberg has been a mainstay of the Chicago jazz scene for several decades,...

Meet Chance Walte From Feerless Welcome to the first installation of The Top Shelf. For this column,...

Meet Dennis Moody Having participated on well over 1,000 albums, Dennis Moody has established himself at...

Meet Willis – Question… One question I have concerning the hands/bass setup relationship is, exactly how...

Meet Bill Bartolini – This article was published in the Tri-Valley Herald (Livermore, CA area) in...

Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine –  John Patitucci “Line By Line” www.johnpatitucci.com We’ve come to expect greatness...