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...
FourPlay “Energy” www.fourplayjazz.comHaving reviewed a Fourplay album previously, I won’t begin with my typical brief history (you probably know it already anyway!).This CD brings us...
Enrico Galetta “48 Hour Odyssey” www.enricogaletta.com Italian born and Atlanta residing Enrico Galetta has come out of the gates swinging. Fans of Adam Nitti &...
David Dyson “Unleashed” www.myspace.com/daviddysonFrom the New Kids on the Block to Me’Shell N’degeocello, Dyson is a bona-fide force in the bass world (in my opinion,...
Bryan Beller “Thanks in Advance” www.bryanbeller.com Many of us are familiar with Bryan Beller as a contributing editor for Bass Player Magazine. You may also...
Andrea Fascetti “Dedicated to Steve” www.andreafascetti.comItalian 7-string bassist Andrea Fascetti has really impressed me here! If I had never looked at the liner notes, I...
I love transcribing solos! It’s like peering inside the minds of geniuses. I’ve transcribed boxes full of solos. I’ve done plenty of bass solos: Jaco, Paul...
Dear Bass Player Friends,This month, I bring to you my transcription of, “A Day In His Life”. This is a song from my first album,...
