The Yellowjackets are celebrating their 50th anniversary as a band and their bassist, Dane Alderson, has been with them for almost a decade. Together, this band is an iconic pillar of musicality in the Jazz community. They have been massively prolific over the years, and they are releasing their twenty-seventh album, “Fasten Up,” later this month. …

Brent-Anthony Johnson may be the amazing bassist you have never heard of, despite his 45-year career as one of the hardest-working musicians in the industry. Brent-Anthony is a Bass Musician Magazine contributor who has shared a veritable wealth of educational and other bass-related pieces. He was an early adopter in online bass education and you w…

Jazz Guitar Today's Bob Bakert talks to guitarist Mason Razavi. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador

In part 1 of the conversation, Jazz Guitar Today's Bob Bakert talks one-on-one with Jimmy Bruno about his recent retirement announcement. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador

JGT's Bob Bakert and guitarist Frank Vignola talk to Jimmy about his retirement and early years as a musician. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador

Davy Mooney talks to Jazz Guitar Today’s Bob Bakert about his new project, “The Word” Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador

There is a lot of very exciting music happening in LA. Circle The Earth hails from this fair city with Mike McBay as a founding member and the driving force on the low end. Mike is not only a bass player but also practices medicine and applies his life knowledge to guide the band’s efforts. Just like their hometown, Circle the Earth is a very diver…

In our earliest years (about 17 years ago) he contributed to Bass Musician with numerous bass-relevant pieces. He is an amazing and talented bass player who also writes music, does arrangements, is a producer, teaches, and has played with a ton of great musical acts. Join me as we hear about David’s musical journey, how he gets his sound, and detai…

Just over a decade our good friend Vuyani Wakaba interviewed Chicago bassist Chuck Webb. Since then, Chuck has been super busy. One of his main occupations has been playing bass for musical theater. He is currently playing bass for the Phillip Company US tour of Hamilton. Join me as we get caught up with Chuck and hear details about his experience …

Last December (2024) some of our very good friends invited us to the Smith Center here in Las Vegas to check out a band I was unfamiliar with, the Huntertones. From the moment they took the stage this six-piece band came out swinging with super high energy and one of the tightest, most entertaining collections of music I have ever heard. Driving th…

We go way back with bassist Adam Nitti. He was an early contributor to Bass Musician Magazine with his bass technique pieces. We have enjoyed his music, reviewed his albums, and noted his educational projects; we have followed his trajectory almost as long as we have been in existence. Seeing his bigger-than-life photo at the Ibanez booth during th…

Hailing from Detroit, Jerome Rimson has been laying down the low end for over 55 years. During that timeframe, he has played with some of the biggest names of our time and excelled as a producer, arranger, songwriter, and vocalist. As you might imagine, Jerome is a wealth of information as he is part of the ongoing history of our beloved electric b…

Nashville is one of the most iconic music scenes in the United States. Hailing from this super-active city, we have Ryan Jennings, bassist and vocalist for Teddy and the Rough Riders. The band just released their latest album “Down Home” on vinyl and CD, and is loaded with the band’s unique Country Rock flavor. Ryan also plays bass for Emily Nenni …

I am a big fan of Brazilian music and I remember briefly meeting bassist Pops Magellan at a NAMM show years ago and knew our conversation warranted a longer discussion. For this cover interview, I sat down with her to learn more about her musical journey, laying down the low-end for Adam Lambert, her new EP “Damage”, how she gets her sound and so m…

Emma Anzai… I am always excited to chat with bass players from around the world. Emma Anzai is a founding member and the bassist for Australia’s Sick Puppies, who have been going strong playing Rock since the late 1990s. Emma also plays bass for Evanescence. Join me as we hear about Emma’s musical journey, how she gets her sound, and her plans for …

Kebonye Nkloso… I am always fascinated to hear about music from other parts of our planet as much has yet to reach my ears. Hailing from Botswana, Skinflint has been rocking its kind of heavy metal since 2006 with Kebonye Nkloso as the bassist and a founding member. They were inspired by many of our time’s great heavy metal bands but chose to branc…

Steve Freeman and Bill Hart have been friends and music education collaborators for decades - they talk to JGT's Bob Bakert. Steve Freeman is the founder of the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media in September 1985 with the goal of bringing Howard Roberts style school known as GIT Guitar Institute of Technology founded in Hollywood California. Ste…

Guitarist Dave Stryker Talks To JGT's Bob Bakert about his new 'movies' project. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador

Jazz Guitar Today's Bob Bakert talks to guitarist Henry Acker. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador

Lately, I have been discovering quite a few multi-instrumentalists who create their music by playing all the instruments involved. The most amazing aspect of this to me is how proficient they are and how the bass plays a significant role in their music. Dave Perry is one such talented musician, and plays all the instruments in the band “Fear of Wat…

Henry Johnson quite simply is a guitarist's, guitarist. I can amplify that by saying that he is the guitarist that I have had the most requests to interview - “Hey, have you ever thought about Henry Johnson, he’s amazing”! I heard it a hundred times... I have known of Henry for a long time and admired his playing and wanted to get him in Jazz Guita…

I always enjoy the opportunity to talk to very seasoned career bass players. Hank Horton is a heavy-hitter vocalist, producer, and bassist who fits into that category. Hank has a diverse skillset where he can play electric for Jeff “Skunk” Baxter (and a ton of other renowned musicians), play upright in the Detroit Symphony, or be excellent in a Bro…

Blues Traveler has always been one of my favorite bands. Whenever “Run Around” would pop up on MTV, I would always drop whatever I was doing to watch. Now, The band is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their Grammy award-winning album “Four” (I still have my copy from back in the day) with a very cool limited edition purple vinyl record set. Sinc…

Do you remember back in the day when a certain song came on the radio that just made you feel happy but you didn’t know who was playing? This was the case with “Heaven” by Los Lonely Boys. I was glad when I finally found out who the band was as I could look for more of their music. BTW, this tune still makes me smile from the opening few bars. Afte…

I just had the opportunity to interview a very talented player, who you might already know, Suzy Starlite. She is our newest contributor here at Bass Musician, and her “Walking the Bass Line” series, is a wealth of incredible information, including gear, history, and insight into the bass world. Join me as Suzy talks about some of the points from h…

I am always impressed by musicians who can play and sing simultaneously. I am even in greater awe of these multi-instrumentalists who are highly proficient on many instruments. Richie Kotzen is one of these very talented musicians. His upcoming (September 27, 2024) album “Nomad” is proof as he plays every instrument in all but two tracks and does i…

I always enjoy the opportunity to talk to fellow bass players as they travel on their musical journey. Jonny Rubin, AKA Dr. Funk has been at this since he was a kid and has made the huge leap across the pond to make a go at it in sunny southern California. Join me as we hear about his musical past, present and future. Photo courtesy of Jonny Rubin …

JGT Podcast: Jazz Guitar Today's Bob Bakert talks to guitarist David Becker about his unique compositions and performances. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador

If you are an electric bass player, this is an exciting time to be alive as this relatively new instrument evolves around us. Some creative individuals have taken an active role in this evolution and made giant leaps in their own direction. Lee Barker is one of these inventive people having created the Barker Bass. Fortunately, Lee is also an excel…

Once again, editor Bob Bakert engages in a conversation with the jazz guitarist Fareed Haque, including an update on his health. September 2024 Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador

JGT's Bob Bakert talks to luthier Linda Manzer about some very special guitars she is working on. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador

In this podcast, JGT's Bob Bakert talks to jazz and improvisational musician Camila Meza about her influences, guitars, and touring. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador

New Album From Peter Bernstein Convenes a Remarkable All-Star Quartet. Better Angels, out September 27, Features Pianist Brad Mehldau, Bassist Vicente Archer, and Legendary Drummer Al Foster. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador

JGT's Bob Bakert talks to guitarist Rodney Jones about what's going on in 2024. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador

I am sure many of you are very familiar with Mark Egan as we have been following him and his music for many years now. The last time we chatted was in 2020. Mark teamed up with drummer Shawn Pelton and guitarist Shane Theriot to produce a new album, “Cross Currents” released on March 8th, 2024. I have been listening to this album in its entirety an…

I am sure many of you are very familiar with Mark Egan as we have been following him and his music for many years now. The last time we chatted was in 2020. Mark teamed up with drummer Shawn Pelton and guitarist Shane Theriot to produce a new album, “Cross Currents” released on March 8th, 2024. I have been listening to this album in its entirety an…

Bassist Adam Sullivan… Hailing from Minnesota since 2012, By the Thousands has produced some serious Technical Metal/Deathcore music. Following their recent EP “The Decent”s release, I have the great opportunity to chat with bassist Adam Sullivan. Join me as we hear about Adam’s musical Journey, his Influences, how he gets his sound, and the band’s…

I am sure many of you will remember my chat with Will Turpin in 2018 when he released his solo album Serengeti Drivers. We had a chance to get together again as his band, Collective Soul, is celebrating their 30th anniversary and releasing their new album “Here to Eternity”. Join me as we get caught up on the new album and all of Collective Soul’s …

Many of you will remember the last time I chatted with Derek Frank was back in 2017. The main thing that impressed me was how busy Derek was and how he juggled playing with many huge acts. Now, I am happy to hear that Derek launched a new album last March titled “Origin Story” where he digs deep into his roots and pays homage to Pittsburg. Join me …

Trey Hensley is the reigning IBMA guitar player of the year. He has performed with Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Earl Scruggs, Marty Stewart, and literally hundreds more household names. He is a guitar phenomenon and his list of fans are among the best guitar players in the world. He can play authentically in many genres and by the way, he is a he…

JGT's Bob Bakert talks to Frank Vignola, Jimmy Bruno, Ken Smith, and Joni Forte about the upcoming guitar camps. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador

JGT's Bob Bakert talks to Peter Henriksen about the Rocky Mountain Archtop Guitar Festival Sept 13 - 15, 2024 Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador

JGT's Bob Bakert talks to guitarist Bruce Forman about a variety of subjects - video podcast August 2024. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador

I am always impressed by the few members of our bass family who are equally proficient on upright as well as electric bass… Edmond Gilmore is one of those special individuals. While he compartmentalizes his upright playing for mostly classical music and his electric for all the rest, Edmond has a diverse musical background and life experiences that…

Blues music has universal appeal. We all have our ups and downs and this particular musical genre often fits our reality. Just hearing that we are not alone makes us feel a bit better. Danielle Nicole writes and sings the Blues. She does an amazing job at delivering both exquisite smoky vocals but plays just the right bass line to drive the tune ho…

JGT's Bob Bakert talks to event organizer Joel Harrison about the Alternative Guitar Summit Camp in the Catskills, August 19-23. The Alternative Guitar Summit held in the Catskills August 19-23 features some of the greatest guitar improvisers of our time. John Scofield, Mike Stern, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Gilad Hekselman to name a few. The camp allows fo…

Return to Dust is keeping Grunge alive and well! They have a new self-titled album that went out on May 3rd, 2024 and will be super busy promoting this project in the near future. Graham Stanush is the bass powerhouse driving their sound and adding vocals to the mix. Join me as we hear all about Graham’s musical journey, details about the new album…

JGT's Bob Bakert talks to Kurt Rosenwinkel about his latest release, The Next Step- Live At Small’s 1996 and about his new book, Kurt Rosenwinkel: Ultimate Book of Compositions. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador

It is always great to meet a super busy bassist who simply exudes a love for music and his instrument. Erick “Jesus” Coomes fits this description exactly. Hailing from Southern California, “Jesus” co-founded and plays bass for Lettuce and has found his groove playing with numerous other musicians. Join us as we hear of his musical journey, how he g…

JGT's Bob Bakert talks to Jon Herington and Madeleine Peyroux about a new release "Let's Walk" - available now. Jon Herington has been a part of Madeleine Peyroux's touring band for a while now (between Steely Dan tours) and the new release “Let’s Walk” contains 10 original songs that Jon co-wrote with Madeleine. Jon also plays multiple instruments…