It’s that time of year again: I get to take in the announcements of world-class artists playing amazing summer jazz … More
Tag: Bass Player magazine
The Act of Creation
In recent years, I’ve become more involved in writing music, thanks in part to the fact that I co-lead a … More
Michael Formanek in Bass Player Magazine
I recently interviewed Michael Formanek for a short feature published in the December issue of Bass Player. Go directly to … More
Gary Peacock: “You’re Always at the Beginning” (Bass Player magazine)
Jazz bass great Gary Peacock is best known for his quarter-century’s worth of work with drummer Jack DeJohnette in pianist … More
Danton Boller in Bass Player
I recently spoke with Danton Boller, who has worked with trumpeter Roy Hargrove and others, for a short piece published … More
Lincoln Goines in Bass Player Magazine
My q&a feature on Lincoln Goines (Caribbean Jazz Project, Mike Stern, Sonny Rollins) appears in the March issue of Bass … More
Bootsy Collins — Making Music to Support the Soldiers
Funk/R&B bass monster Bootsy Collins (Parliament/Funkadelic, James Brown, etc.) recently volunteered his time and talent to put together a recording, … More
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