A Tribute to Bassist Kenny Widener… 03/03/2016 RIP Bass Virtuoso/Composer Kenny Weydener began his musical journey at the tender age of 8, playing both standup bass...
Chord Tone/Arpeggio lesson #2 part 3… Last but certainly not least is the Augmented triad. Just like the diminished chord this chord/arpeggio comes up a lot...
NS CR5 Radius Bass Review…
Expanding the Slap Bass Vocabulary with Ray Riendeau – Groove #8… Greetings all! This months’ groove can be played over an E minor or E dominant...
This is a pretty amazing time to be a recording musician. With the options available in plug-ins, standalone programs, and even apps for your mobile device,...
Horn Slicka Bass Transcription, Part 2… Here is the second little chunk of my bass single “Horn Slicka” transcribed, and a video demonstration. As with the...
In My Life Bass Solo Arrangement… In My Life Bass Solo Arrangement-by Mark Marxon
“Sunday Meeting,” the latest single from Nashville-based bassist, Mike Claiborne, is that kind of tune that immediately takes you back to days gone by, sitting with...
Boulder Creek Travel Bass Review… If you are familiar with Boulder Creek, then you are already familiar with the high quality acoustic basses that they produce....
Ibanez SRSC805 “Cerro” 5 String Bass Review… Ibanez never ceases to amaze with the Ibanez Bass Workshop line. The most recent addition is the Ibanez SRSC805...
MJC Ironworks Premium Bass Strings Review… MJC Ironworks Premium Bass Strings may be the newest bass strings on the market, but that only comes after years...
CD – Yellowjackets COHEARENCE, Featuring Bassist Dane Alderson… An outgrowth of L.A. Express guitarist Robben Ford’s band founded in 1977, the Yellowjackets came to full buzzing...
CD – Brian Bromberg, Full Circle… World-renowned acoustic and electric bassist Brian Bromberg hasn’t released an album in the U.S. since 2012, a fact that might not...
Bass Book – Boz Burrell, Bad Company Bass Transcriptions… Raymond “Boz” Burrell (1946-2006) was a vocalist and guitarist, but is best remembered for his bass playing with...
CD – Ark Ovrutski Quintet “Intersection”… In New York City since 2005, by way of Kiev and Moscow, bassist/composer/arranger Ark Ovrutski connects generations, continents and unique...
