The various styles of African music have had a worldwide influence on modern jazz, rock, and Latin music. The rhythms are often hypnotic, with bass lines...
In my opinion, every great groove/song keeps you listening because of the rhythm. From Monk to Van Halen, a tunes groove is deeply rooted in its...
Nothing is more time consuming than second guessing one’s self when it come to composing. I have just finished composing my latest project. My biggest problem...
Greetings fellow low-end dwellers!! From my studio in the basement; (Stone Nives & Bare Skinz Studio) I’d like to talk about…GROOVE! A number of years ago...
” ‘Jazz Jungle’ is from John McLaughlin’s CD from a few years back called ‘The Promise’. It’s a good old fashioned fusion barn burner. It has...
Hi, my friends! It’s such a privilege to write in this fantastic magazine. My intention is talking about some techniques that are useful in jazz improvisation....
Howdy, folks, and welcome back! Author’s note: This installment is an excerpt from my ‘BT130 Tapping Level 1’ course on MusicDojo.com. You can take the complete...
Hello bassers. My name is Brad Houser and I have been given the privilege/honor of writing this column for Bass Musician Magazine. Over the next few...
** Note: At the end of this page is a transcription accompaniment. Please scroll to the bottom, click to open, and then continue reading. The...
Take 6 “The Standard” www.take6.com I have to preface this review with the fact that I’m VERY picky when it comes to vocal jazz. It...
Rinsethealgorithm (Rich Brown) “Locutions”www.myspace.com/rinsethealgorithm Those who know me know that Toronto based Rich Brown is among my all-time favorite electric bassists (and humans). One of...
Phil Turcio “Signals” www.myspace.com/philturcioDAMN! That was the first word out of my mouth when the first track hit. The album does smooth out a bit...
Michael Bates “Clockwise” www.outsidesources.org Canadian born (NYC residing) bassist Michael Bates newest release will not disappoint any jazz lover! (Not a bad way to start...
Incognito “Tales From the Beach” www.incognito.org.ukFor 20 years, Incognito has endured as one of Britain’s most loved soul/R&B bands. Not an easy task with so...