Meet Editor, Jake Kot – James first caught my ear with his outstanding work with the Brecker Brothers. These recordings were a lesson in grooveology and...
Meet Editor Jake Kot – There’s no doubt about it. This country is in a position it’s never been in before, and we’re all feeling it....
Interview with Bassist Anthony Jackson by Editor Jake Kot – Innovator: one who renews; to introduce new methods; changes a way of doing things. Anthony Jackson most...
Meet Editor, Jake Kot – Doug Wimbish has been a strong voice in the bass community for quite some time now. His exploits with “Living Colour”...
Meet Editor, Jake Kot – I first heard about Yiorgos through Anthony Jackson’s manager, and after some investigation I quickly discovered that this particular individual had...
Meet Editor, Jake Kot – The beginning of 2009 has already shown to be an interesting time for all. I’ve spent some time pondering the subject...
Interview with Adam Nitti by Editor Jake Kot – Adam Nitti in my opinion represents one of the unsung hero’s in the bass community. Those of...
Bryan Beller is someone to keep an eye on. His latest CD “Thanks in Advance” (reviewed last issue) shows great strength compositionally as well as showcasing...
I first met Keith Horne at a Namm show years ago; He was playing with a fusion band and tearing it up…. great chops, great feel,...
I’m sure for most Americans in the last couple of months, thoughts of a “global” perspective were a little bit more up front for most people,...
Interview with Bassist Ron Carter – There will be few if any readers that don’t know the name Ron Carter. If you went to Webster’s dictionary and...
David Dyson has been on the scene for a while now, and with his latest release “Unleashed”, he is truly defining the Dyson sound (and voice)....
For those of you who don’t know Kai Eckhardt, let me start by mentioning that he had quite a prestigious start in the business. After...
I was recently called to do a bass clinic in San Francisco for Bassquake, and thinking about that day for a moment, I realized that the...
Interview with Bassist Stanley Clarke – Stanley Clarke is truly an artist that needs no introduction. The amount of musicians this man has influenced over his seriously...