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FBPO Exclusive Interviews
Peter Askim This energetic young composer, conductor, performer and educator leads the bass effort at California's Idyllwild Arts Academy. |
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Victor Bailey Jazz/funk superstar shares his musical upbringing, establishing himself in the big city and (gasp!) stepping into Jaco's shoes! |
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Bryan Beller Bass superstar talks about the Zappa and Vai gigs, Berklee, solo CDs and more! |
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Tim Bogert This true rock legend tells about his days with Vanilla Fudge, Jeff Beck, BIT and more! |
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Brian Bromberg Jazz bass superhero covers the early days with Stan Getz to designing basses for Peavey to his prolific CD output and more. |
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Al Caldwell "Travelin' Black Hillbilly" talks about the Vanessa Williams gig, his 11-string MIDI bass and more. |
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Mike Dimin The solo bass master explains the chordal approach, the Berklee experience, the Bassics gig and high-tech bass gear! |
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Peter Dominguez Oberlin's bassmaster shares his worldly insights and offers advice for playing jazz, classical and more. |
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Uriah Duffy Musical chameleon talks about life as Whitesnake's bass player, life on the road and being proficient in every style. |
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Mark Egan This in-demand bassist shares his insights on Jaco, the Metheney gig, his collection of exotic basses, current projects and lots more! |
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Christian Fabian Long-time Lionel Hampton bassist tells the story of coming to America, playing jazz, scoring films and becoming one of the east coast's busiest bass players! |
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Ed Friedland Writer, educator and bass "chameleon" tells FBPO about his books, DVDs and rekindled interest in country, rock, blues, R&B, salsa and swing! |
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Bruce Gertz Berklee's bass guru provides invaluable words of wisdom for bass players of all levels. |
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Gary Grainger Baltimore native discusses the John Scofield gig, designing basses, equipment preferences, recording projects and more. |
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Barry Green Symphony player, composer and educator shares insights on orchestral playing, |
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Stuart Hamm Superstar bassist discusses early influences, the Berklee experience, gigs, gear, current and future projects and more! |
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Ritt Henn Bass player/songwriter/actor/TV producer (and one funny guy!) talks about the gigs with Buddy Rich and Chuck Berry, Broadway performances, CD projects and more. |
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Jerry Jemmott Read what this true bass legend has to say about working with Aretha Franklin, King Curtis, B.B. King, Wilson Pickett and countless others. |
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Vail Johnson Long-time Kenny G bottom man tells a great story about being a sideman (Herbie Hancock, Stevie Nicks) as well as an energetic leader. |
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Mimi Jones Multi-talented bassist, vocalist composer, discusses her jazz upbringing, traveling for the State Department, new CD and more! |
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Tom Knific Bassist/composer/educator recounts his stellar career with Dave Brubeck, John Abercrombie and Art Farmer and offers advice for playing classical, jazz and more! |
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Dave LaRue Long-time Dixie Dreg tells FBPO about gigs, equipment, publications, solo projects and more. |
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Glenn Letsch Robin Trower's bass player recounts gigs with Gregg Allman and Ronnie Montrose to Orville Redenbacher commercials to SIMS computer game soundtracks. |
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Marshall Lytle Original bassist with Bill Haley & the Comets is still Rockin' Around the Clock after all these years! |
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Mike Merritt Conan O'Brien bassist and the son of jazz bass legend Jymie Merritt is a star in his own right. |
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Adam Nitti Post-fusion bass powerhouse discusses technique, CD releases, online bass instruction and more. |
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Terry Plumeri Extraordinary interview with master arco jazzer, who's also a conductor, composer and more. A most unusual musician! |
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Chuck Rainey One of the most recorded bass players in music history tells all about the records, movie soundtracks, TV shows, commercials, life in the studio and on the road. |
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Rufus Reid Jazz legend discusses performing, teaching, composing and much more! |
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Frank Russell First-call Chicago bassman describes his musical upbringing, collaborations with Darryl Jones, technique, equipment, solo CDs and more. |
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Harvie S Veteran jazz star and educator discusses bass influences, record dates, being a sideman and stepping out as a leader. |
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Joe Santerre The teacher of many bass greats, including Bryan Beller, Chris Chaney and Tom Hamilton, offers FBPO readers advice on how to be a better bass player. |
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Lynn Seaton This alumnus from the Woody Herman and Count Basie bands offers his insights on being a jazz bass powerhouse. |
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Avery Sharpe Raised in the church, 20 years with McCoy Tyner, stints with Archie Shepp and Art Blakey, brand new CD and more. Read his story. |
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Leland Sklar Bass legend recounts four decades of studio bass superstardom, including the musicians, equipment, Toto and, or course, that beard! |
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Alexis Sklarevski BIT department head talks about his work with CSN, the Zappas, Carole King and Chuck Berry, as well as his world-famous publications. |
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Charlie Souza Rock veteran recounts his gigs with Gregg Allman, Tom Petty and his current position as bass player for the New Rascals. |
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Rob Stoner Former Dylan bandleader shares his experiences with Dylan, American Pie, songwriting, session work and much more. |
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Rodney Whitaker Current Michigan State University professor of jazz studies has shared the stage with Wynton Marsalis, Roy Hargrove, Diana Krall, Diana Reeves, Chick Corea and many others. |

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