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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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Jeff Berlin

Bass icon recounts the journey from his days as a classical violinist to becoming one of the most
highly regarded electric bass players in the world!
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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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Bunny Brunel

Superstar bass player talks about his musical upbringing in France, solo albums, desigining basses 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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Melvin Lee Davis

R&B bass hero tells Jon Liebman about his stellar career with Buddy Miles, Don Cornelius and much more in this exclusive FBPO interview.
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Dominique Di Piazza

European superstar bassist discusses his multi-cultural background, trademark right-hand technique, tours with Gil Evans and John McLaughlin, his own line of basses and lots 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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David Ellefson

This heavy metal icon tells FBPO's Jon Liebman about Megadeth, F5 and Hail, his relationship with Dave Mustaine and a personal comment on the passing of Ronnie James Dio.
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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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Ron Foos

Long-time bassist with Paul Revere & the Raiders talks about the gigs, equipment, personal projects and more. And wait till you read what happened in West Branch, Michigan!
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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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Larry Gray

Chicago's seasoned bass veteran Larry Gray talks about performing with jazz superstars, commissions from major orchestras, his long-running gig with Ramsey Lewis, first-call studio work and more.
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Randy "Grazy" Gray

Randy Gray has gone above and beyond for Canadian bass players, having organized the first-ever Canadian Rockies Bass Bash!
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Barry Green

Symphony player, composer and educator shares insights on orchestral playing,
programs for young bassists, his mega-popular "Inner Game" series and more.
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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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Peter Ind

Bass legend recounts his history-making role in the big band era, the gigs with Coleman Hawkins, Roy Eldridge and Buddy Rich, starting Wave Records and much 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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Will Lee

Late night icon talks about his southern upbringing, migration to New York, classic stories about what happened on the Letterman show and much 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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Joseph Patrick Moore

Tennessee native and master bassist/composer/producer talks about his education, gigs, forming his own record label, brand new release and much more.
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Adam Nitti

Post-fusion bass powerhouse discusses technique, CD releases, online bass instruction and more.
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Curtis Ohlson

World-class musician talks about playing bass for Ray Charles and Buddy Rich and why he decided to re-release his critically acclaimed solo CDs - after 20 years!
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Nicky Orta

Miami-based performer and educator talks about performing with Cachao, touring
with Julio Iglesias, organizing jazz bass conferences and more!
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John Peña

Session player, touring artist, composer and arranger talks about the gigs, tours, film scores and more in this exclusive FBPO interview.
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Lonnie Plaxico

Jazz heavyweight talks about the gigs with Art Blakey, Jack DeJohnette and Cassandra Wilson; new CD 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, of 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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Rhonda Smith

Jeff Beck's newest bass ace tells about working with the British guitar icon plus the gig with Prince, solo projects and more.
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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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Norm Stockton

Christian rocker talks about the Lincoln Brewster gig, clinics, equipment, new CD and much more!
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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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Gerald Veasley

Jazz/funk powerhouse tells FBPO's Jon Liebman about growing up in Philly, the gigs with Joe Zawinul and Grover Washington, Jr., developing the Electric Mingus Project and lots more!
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Roy Vogt

Nashville studio fixture talks about being schooled by Stanley and Miroslav, high profile tours, his monumental undertaking, "Teach Me Bass Guitar" and 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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Victor Wooten

Bass superhero discusses his musical upbringing, the Béla Fleck gig, collaborations with Steve Bailey, the SMV project and much more in this exclusive FBPO interview!
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