The Bass Book, A Complete Illustrated History of Bass Guitars by Tony Bacon and Barry Moorhouse (Backbeat Books) The Bass Book is a beautiful color-illustrated history...
Guitar Identification, A reference for Dating Guitars Made by Fender, Gibson, Gretch and Martin… What can I say about this book that the title already hasn’t?...
** 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...
Alert readers have noticed that this column has paid scant attention to the bass players of rock and roll. The jazz police, of course, have...
Behind the Notes (www.behindthenotes.com) is new website which hosts video documentaries with renowned musicians sharing insight into the creative process of making music. The content is...