Wayne Shorter Rides Again, Via His Sprawling “Emanon”

Few veteran (read: older) jazzers find their way into the pop culture conversation as effortlessly and effectively as Wayne Shorter, … More

The World’s Most Recorded Jazz Bassist?

Yes, most of us already suspected this to be true. But now it’s been confirmed by researchers: Ron Carter is … More

Buster Williams & Jay Leonhart Talk Touring With An Upright Bass

(originally published in JazzTimes) “Is That a Cello?” INSIDE THE PLIGHT OF THE TOURING ACOUSTIC BASS PLAYER Acoustic bassists of … More

Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio (CD review)

(originally published in JazzTimes) Gerry Gibbs, Ron Carter, Kenny Baron, “Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio” (Whaling City Sound) For his … More

John Patitucci Talks “Melodic Arpeggios” (his new ebook) and online lessons

(originally published in JazzTimes) GearHead: John Patitucci’s New ebook and Online Lessons Technology beyond technique John Patitucci, the first-call double … More

Give the Bass Player Some: Ron Carter & Esperanza Spalding Top 77th Annual DownBeat Readers Poll

Veteran bassist Ron Carter and young bassist-singer Esperanza Spalding, a Grammy-winning star, grabbed the top spots in this year’s DownBeat … More

Straight Ahead: 16th Annual JJA Awards; UF jazz prof/trumpeter Gary Langford honored; Herb Snitzer a photography nominee

Jazz musicians and the music’s movers and shakers will be honored in 40 categories at the 16th annual Jazz Journalists … More

Christian McBride Big Band, “That Good Feeling” (CD review)

(recently reviewed for Jazz Times; direct link) Christian McBride Big Band, The Good Feeling (Mack Avenue Records) Christian McBride, one … More

Ron Carter, “Ron Carter’s Great Big Band” (CD review)

(recently reviewed for Jazz Times; direct link) Ron Carter, Ron Carter’s Great Big Band (Sunnyside) Given the thousands of recordings … More

Jazz Bassists on Parade: David Finck, Ben Wolfe, Anne Mette Iversen, Bill Moring

Jazz sessions led by bassists long ago stopped being the exception to the rule. Notable bass-playing sidemen — from Ron … More