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This energetic young composer, conductor, performer and educator leads the bass effort at California's Idyllwild Arts Academy.
  
 
 
Bass superstar talks about the Zappa and Vai gigs, Berklee, solo CDs and more!
  
 
 
 
This true rock legend tells about his days with Vanilla Fudge, Jeff Beck, BIT and more!
  
 
 
 
Jazz bass superhero covers it all, from the early days with Stan Getz to designing basses for Peavey to his prolific CD output and lots more.
  
 
 
 
"Travelin' Black Hillbilly" talks about his long-standing gig with Vanessa Williams, as well as his unusual collection of instruments, including an 11-string MIDI bass.
  
 
 
 
The solo bass master explains the chordal approach, the Berklee experience, the Bassics gig and high-tech bass gear!
  
 
 
Oberlin's bassmaster shares his worldly insights and offers advice for playing jazz, classical and more.
  
 
 
 
Musical chameleon talks about life as Whitesnake's bass player, life on the road and being proficient in every style.
  
 
 
This in-demand bassist shares his insights on Jaco, the Metheney gig, his collection of exotic basses, current projects and lots more!
  
 
 
 
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!
  
 
Writer, educator and bass "chameleon" tells FBPO about his books, DVDs and rekindled interest in country, rock, blues, R&B, salsa and swing!
  
 
 
 
Berklee's bass guru provides invaluable words of wisdom for bass players of all levels.
  
 
 
 
Superstar bassist discusses early influences, the Berklee experience, gigs, gear, current and future projects and more!
  
 
 
 
Ritt Henn is a bass player, songwriter, actor, TV producer and one funny guy. Read his story as he tells FBPO about the lounge acts, gigs with Buddy Rich and Chuck Berry, performing on Broadway stages, CD projects and more.
  
 
 
 
A true bass legend, Jerry was one of the architects of the Atlanta Records/Muscle Shoals sound. Read what he has to say about working with Aretha Franklin, King Curtis, B.B. King, Wilson Pickett and countless others
  
 
 
 
Long-time Kenny G bottom man tells a great story about being a sideman (Herbie Hancock, Stevie Nicks) as well as an energetic leader.
  
 
 
Multi-talented bassist, vocalist composer, discusses her jazz upbringing, traveling for the State Department, new CD and more!
  
 
 
 
Bassist, composer and educator recounts his stellar career with Dave Brubeck, John Abercrombie, Art Farmer and many others and offers worldly advice for playing classical, jazz and more!
  
 
 
 
Long-time Dixie Dreg tells FBPO about gigs, equipment, publications, solo projects and more.
  
 
 
 
Robin Trower's bass player recounts gigs with Gregg Allman and Ronnie Montrose to Orville Redenbacher commercials to SIMS computer game soundtracks.
  
 
 
 
Original bassist with Bill Haley & the Comets is still Rockin' Around the Clock after all these years!
  
 
 
 
Conan O'Brien bassist and the son of jazz bass legend Jymie Merritt is a star in his own right.
 
 
 
 
Post-fusion bass powerhouse discusses technique, CD releases, online bass instruction and more.
  
 
 
 
Extraordinary interview with master arco jazzer, who's also a conductor, composer and more. A most unusual musician!
  
 
 
 
This true bass legend is one of the most recorded bass players in music history. Read his story about the records, motion picture soundtracks, TV shows, radio and TV commercials, life in the studio and life on the road!
  
 
 
 
Jazz legend discusses performing, teaching, composing and much more!
  
 
     
First-call Chicago bassman describes his musical upbringing, collaborations with Darryl Jones, technique, equipment, solo CDs and more.
  
 
     
Veteran jazz star and educator discusses bass influences, record dates, being a sideman and stepping out as a leader.
  
 
 
 
Performer, teacher, lecturer was the teacher of many bass greats, including Bryan Beller, Chris Chaney and Tom Hamilton. He offers FBPO readers advice for anyone who wants to be a better bass player.
  
 
 
 
This alumnus from the Woody Herman and Count Basie bands offers his insights on being a jazz bass powerhouse.
  
 
 
 
Raised in the church, 20 years with McCoy Tyner, stints with Archie Shepp and Art Blakey, brand new CD and more. Read his story.
  
 
 
 
BIT department head is one of the busiest and most successful bassists on the music scene today. Read about his work with CSN, the Zappas, Carole King and Chuck Berry, as well as his world-famous publications.
  
 
 
Rock veteran recounts his gigs with Gregg Allman, Tom Petty and his current position as bass player for the New Rascals.
  
 
 
 
Former Dylan bandleader shares his experiences with Dylan, American Pie, songwriting, session work and much more.
  
 
 
 
Current Michigan State University professor of jazz studies has shared the stage with Wynton Marsalis, Roy Hargrove, Diana Krall, Diana Reeves, Chick Corea and loads of others.
  

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