Bass Lessons Melbourne Player Profiles
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsA monthly (ish) podcast featuring interviews and jams with local and international bass players.
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Ep. 65 Garry Gary Beers - INXS & Beyond
February 05, 2024 09:08 - 1 hour - 178 MBGarry Gary Beers is a founding member of Australian rock icons INXS and has played the biggest stages in the world as well as selling over 50million records globally. He has since gone on to design his own 'quad coil' pickups and subsequently his own line of boutiqye handmade instruments - GGB Basses. It was great to sit down with Garry and chat about his journey not just as a bass player, but also his philosphy and approach to designing and building instruments. You can find my revie...
Ep. 64: Doug Wimbish - Living Colour
November 22, 2023 10:42 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBI've been a fan of @DougWimbishBass and @LivingColour since my early teens with 'Stain' being a hugely inspirational and ear opening album for me so getting the chance to sit down with Doug and pick his brains was a really exciting. This interview was recorded after a 2hr masterclass with @willcalhoun98 and Doug still had the graciousness to sit with me for 45mins and answer questions. A true giant of modern electric bass, Doug has been pushing boundaries with his incredible t...
Episode 63: Ep. 63 - Anthony Muthurajah - "Complex information in a simple format"
September 10, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBIt was a blast getting to chat with Anthony for this new Player Profile a few weeks ago. I'm a big fan of his YouTube video lessons and of course his playing and we cover a vast array of topics in this interview ranging from tonewoods to time perception. Be sure to check out his music via the spotify link below and get ready for his new single dropping very soon!https://open.spotify.com/artist/44wJW2tqWAaXr1tYhyangn?si=3geMVuobTP2LFpY82NCKXg&dl_branch=1https://www.anthonymuthurajah.com/about
Ep. 63: Anthony Muthurajah - "Complex information in a simple format"
September 10, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBIt was a blast getting to chat with Anthony for this new Player Profile a few weeks ago. I'm a big fan of his YouTube video lessons and of course his playing and we cover a vast array of topics in this interview ranging from tonewoods to time perception. Be sure to check out his music via the spotify link below and get ready for his new single dropping very soon!https://open.spotify.com/artist/44wJW2tqWAaXr1tYhyangn?si=3geMVuobTP2LFpY82NCKXg&dl_branch=1https://www.anthonymuthurajah.com/about
Ep. 62: Steve Jenkins - "from face-melting prog-metal to experimental microtonal jazz-funk to dubbed-out electronica"
July 25, 2021 05:59 - 2 hours - 126 MBThis has been a long time coming but I'm thrilled to finally publish this brand new interview with the incredible Mr. Steve Jenkins! We get into all kinds of nitty gritty in this episode including FX, streaming, technique, touring etc; so please jump on instagram and follow Steve, buy his albums and generally support the guy :) http://www.stevejenkinsbass.com/ As a sideman, he has toured, performed, or recorded with the likes of: Vernon Reid, Screaming Headless Torsos, David Fiuczynski, St...
Episode 62: EP. 62 - Steve Jenkins - "from face-melting prog-metal to experimental microtonal jazz-funk to dubbed-out electronica"
July 25, 2021 05:59 - 2 hours - 126 MBThis has been a long time coming but I'm thrilled to finally publish this brand new interview with the incredible Mr. Steve Jenkins! We get into all kinds of nitty gritty in this episode including FX, streaming, technique, touring etc; so please jump on instagram and follow Steve, buy his albums and generally support the guy :) http://www.stevejenkinsbass.com/ As a sideman, he has toured, performed, or recorded with the likes of: Vernon Reid, Screaming Headless Torsos, David Fiuczynski, St...
EP. 61: Pt.3 - Aussie Bass Legends
December 24, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIt's been a while but welcome to last episode of 2020 and I've tried to end this year on a bit of a high note with an epic 3 part episode featuring some of Australia's most prestigous bassists: Roger McLachlan, Craig Newman and Harry Brus. If you've ever watched a TV show with a band, you'll have seen these guys. Heck, if you've ever seen a high profile artist with a 'local' band, it's probably been one of these guys. The audio is ripped from a zoom call that was livestreamed to the Melbourne...
Episode 61: Ep. 61 - Pt.3 - Aussie Bass Legend: Roger
December 24, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIt's been a while but welcome to last episode of 2020 and I've tried to end this year on a bit of a high note with an epic 3 part episode featuring some of Australia's most prestigous bassists: Roger McLachlan, Craig Newman and Harry Brus. If you've ever watched a TV show with a band, you'll have seen these guys. Heck, if you've ever seen a high profile artist with a 'local' band, it's probably been one of these guys. The audio is ripped from a zoom call that was livestreamed to the Melbourne...
Ep. 61: Pt.2 - Aussie Bass Legends - Roger McLachlan, Harry Brus, Craig Newman
December 23, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIt's been a while but welcome to last episode of 2020 and I've tried to end this year on a bit of a high note with an epic 3 part episode featuring some of Australia's most prestigous bassists: Roger McLachlan, Craig Newman and Harry Brus. If you've ever watched a TV show with a band, you'll have seen these guys. Heck, if you've ever seen a high profile artist with a 'local' band, it's probably been one of these guys. The audio is ripped from a zoom call that was livestreamed to the Melbourne...
Episode 61: Ep. 61 - Pt.2 - Aussie Bass Legends - Roger McLachlan, Harry Brus, Craig Newman
December 23, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIt's been a while but welcome to last episode of 2020 and I've tried to end this year on a bit of a high note with an epic 3 part episode featuring some of Australia's most prestigous bassists: Roger McLachlan, Craig Newman and Harry Brus. If you've ever watched a TV show with a band, you'll have seen these guys. Heck, if you've ever seen a high profile artist with a 'local' band, it's probably been one of these guys. The audio is ripped from a zoom call that was livestreamed to the Melbourne...
Episode 61: Ep. 61 - Pt.1 - Aussie Legends - Roger McLachlan, Craig Newman, Harry Brus
December 23, 2020 22:00 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBIt's been a while but welcome to last episode of 2020 and I've tried to end this year on a bit of a high note with an epic 3 part episode featuring some of Australia's most prestigous bassists: Roger McLachlan, Craig Newman and Harry Brus. If you've ever watched a TV show with a band, you'll have seen these guys. Heck, if you've ever seen a high profile artist with a 'local' band, it's probably been one of these guys. The audio is ripped from a zoom call that was livestreamed to the Melbourne...
Ep. 61: Pt.1 - Aussie Legends - Roger McLachlan, Craig Newman, Harry Brus
December 23, 2020 22:00 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBIt's been a while but welcome to last episode of 2020 and I've tried to end this year on a bit of a high note with an epic 3 part episode featuring some of Australia's most prestigous bassists: Roger McLachlan, Craig Newman and Harry Brus. If you've ever watched a TV show with a band, you'll have seen these guys. Heck, if you've ever seen a high profile artist with a 'local' band, it's probably been one of these guys. The audio is ripped from a zoom call that was livestreamed to the Melbourne...
Ep. 60 - Kaveh Rastegar - Kneebody, John Legend, Sia
October 01, 2020 21:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBKaveh Rastegar is a bassist, multi instrumentalist, producer and recording artist who has collaborated with a long list of artists. As a bassist, Rastegar is best known as a founding member of the genre-blurring, GRAMMY® Award-nominated quintet Kneebody, though he’s also toured the world with superstars like John Legend (and also appeared as his fictional counterpart in the beloved musical La La Land), recorded with artists like Shania Twain, Beck, Ringo Starr, Colin Hay and Ligabue served a...
Ep. 59 - Scott Ambush - Spyro Gyra
August 14, 2020 04:16 - 1 hour - 100 MBFive time Grammy nominated bassist, composer and luthier, Scott Ambush has been performing since the age of twelve. A native Marylander, Scott began playing electric bass when he discovered that the drum slot in the band he wanted to join was filled. Scott has no regrets. As a member of contemporary jazz super group, Spyro Gyra, he is known for his versatility, sensitivity and lyrical playing. Scott is equally at home in a wide range of musical contexts, having played with such luminaries as ...
Ep. 58 - Neil Fairclough - QUEEN + Adam Lambert
June 05, 2020 00:44 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBQueen are rock'n'roll royalty, with an incredible legacy of hit songs and a worldwide fanbase that continues to grow, there seems to no end to their global domination after nearly 40yrs. So when I got the chance to sit down with their bass player Neil Fairclough after an incredible show the previous night, I jumped at the chance. Neil is a consumate professional with an eye for detail and real passion for music, combine that with a typically dry British wit and humbleness and it's no wonder h...
Ep. 57 - Dave Boonshoft - President of Aguilar
May 07, 2020 21:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBDave Boonshoft is the president of Aguilar Amplification (New York), known for their high-quality bass heads, cabinets, preamps, pickups and effects pedals for bass players. Dave’s history in the music industry is rich and diverse, with a long career including stints as a Jazz bassist, having performed with the Momma and Pappas, working with seminal Hip Hop label Def Jam and running soulful electronic label Naked Music. Noisegate was lucky enough to speak with Dave on his recent visit to Aust...
Ep. 57 - Dave Boonshoft - President of Aguilar
May 07, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBDave Boonshoft is the president of Aguilar Amplification (New York), known for their high-quality bass heads, cabinets, preamps, pickups and effects pedals for bass players. Dave’s history in the music industry is rich and diverse, with a long career including stints as a Jazz bassist, having performed with the Momma and Pappas, working with seminal Hip Hop label Def Jam and running soulful electronic label Naked Music. Noisegate was lucky enough to speak with Dave on his recent vis...
Ep. 56 - Anthony Wellington - Bassology, Victor Wooten
March 28, 2020 13:29 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBAnyone who gets the call to play bass for Victor Wooten needs to be taken seriously, and Anthony Wellington is that guy. Not only is he an incredible performer but Anthony is a world renowned educator with his very on curriculum called Bassology. It was a real joy to spend some time with Anthony and get an insight into his history as a player and also some epic knowledge bombs with regards to his teaching practices!
Ep. 55 Max Moran - Nicholas Payton
January 22, 2020 01:14 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBAs artists, we try to combine all of our influences to create something new. Bassist Max Moran has achieved that with his album, Neospectric. The forward-thinking jazz album, which is anchored by his band of the same name, blends styles and genres for a beautiful flow over tight grooves. His unique sound came naturally as he forged his musical identity in sonic melting pot of New Orleans, playing with artists ranging from the Donald Harrison Quintet to The Bridge Trio to Nicholas Payton. Mus...
Ep. 54 Nigel Rivers - Erykah Badu, The Gritz
November 18, 2019 01:44 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBTexan native Nigel Rivers has had a fascinating path to his current position as top call bassist for artists such as Erykah Badu and the Gritz. An alumni of NTSU, Nigel has killer chops and a deep musicality that make him a formidable musician and first call session player in his current home town of LA. It was a pleasure to hear his story and learn about his approach to being a professional musician in today's highly competitive climate. Follow him on instagram @nigelonbass
Ep. 53 Felix Pastorius - Hipster Assassins, Onyx Collective, Yellowjackets, Mu'tet
July 16, 2019 11:44 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBFelix Pastorius!!! A true gentlemen and rising star of the bass guitar, it was a privilege to get to spend some time with Felix and hear more about his philosophy on music and life as well as some insights into his musical journey and family life. http://www.basslessonsmelbourne.com http://www.facebook.com/bassguitarlessonsmelbourne
Ep. 52 Jay Bratten - Drake/Mark Ronson/Musiq Soulchild
May 24, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBBorn and raised in Delaware, Bratten grew up in a musical family. He was influenced by his father, James Bratten Sr. who played the bass guitar and directed the choir at church. His mother and sister sang in the choir along with other local groups. Gracing many stages, Bratten has had the opportunity to play with an plethora of artists including Drake, Jill Scott, Mark Ronson, Eric Roberson Musiq Soulchild, Mario Barrett, Fantasisa, Jaguar Wright, Flo Rida , Martha Munazzi, Tye Tribbett, An...
Ep. 51 Leland Sklar - James Taylor/Phil Collins/TOTO
March 08, 2019 07:33 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBLeland Sklar is a true living legend of the music world. Having played on over 2,500 recordings, toured the world with such iconic acts as James Taylor, Phil Collins and Toto along with numerous television appearances around the globe, Lee Sklar is a bass player you've probably already heard more than you know. It was an absolute honour to spend a few hours with Lee at my home studio while he had a day off from the Phil Collins tour and it's my pleasure to bring this interview to you all!
EP. 50 Shem Von Schroeck - TOTO/Kenny Loggins/Don Felder
January 17, 2019 22:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBShem von Schroeck has been entertaining audiences since he was 3 years old. A veteran of the stage and recording studio, he has performed in all 50 United States and 54 countries around the world as a singer, multi-instrumentalist, and music director in a diverse range of genres. Currently the bassist and principal backing vocalist for the legendary band TOTO, Shem has additionally toured and recorded with several international and Grammy Award-winning artists, including Kenny Loggins, Micha...
Ep. 49 Pete Martin - Kamaal Williams/Courtney Pine/Natasha Beddingfield
December 09, 2018 01:59 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBI caught up with London bassist Pete Martin while he was in Melbourne touring with nu jazz keys sensation Kamaal Williams. We recorded this interview the morning after Williams sold out show at the Corner Hotel in Melbourne so despite the jet lag and road weariness Pete was super generous with his time and we get into some great dialogue about technique, Garry Willis, the current music industry, touring with Natasha Beddingfield, his early inspirations, his upcoming solo album and much more! ...
Ep. 48 - Kevin Scott - Forq/Wayne Krantz/Jimmy Herring
November 15, 2018 23:13 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBI caught up with Kevin while he was down under with FORQ and recorded this interview by his hotel pool. After 15 years on the Atlanta music scene, bassist Kevin Scott is expanding his musical and geographic reach. In the last year, he has toured and recorded with Jimmy Herring and John McLaughlin’s “Meeting of the Spirits,” Wayne Krantz, FORQ, and Matador Soul Sounds. Kevin’s creative spirit and instinctual, groove-driven playing have made him a must-have on many exciting and unique projects...
Ep. 47 - Jarman Donohue - Men Imitating Machines
October 26, 2018 00:43 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBWhen I first saw what Jarman and Matty were doing in their band 'Men Imitating Machines' I was convinced there must be tracks running in the background, but then I found out their motto is 'Live as F***' and that everything you hear is being created in real time, live in front of you. I was fascinated to find out how Jarman was creating such epic subsonic landscapes with what looked to be a humble jazz bass, enter: The Industrial Radio Pro4. This incredible instrument built in Sydney is one o...
Ep. 46 - Tom Kennedy - Dave Weckl/Mike Stern/Steps Ahead /Michael Brecker
September 20, 2018 05:43 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBTom Kennedy is an accomplished touring and studio musician who ranks as one of the top acoustic and electric bass players in the world. His credits include performances and recordings with both mainstream legends and leading contemporary players. Tom’s musical roots with on the acoustic bass, an instrument he started playing at age 9 and took to so naturally that within a few years he was performing with internationally known players such as Freddie Hubbard, James Moody, Nat Adderly, Sonny S...
Ep. 45 - Igor Saavedra - 8 String Bass Pioneer
July 31, 2018 06:55 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBBorn in South America (Chile), Igor Saavedra started playing bass at 22 years old. He's considered by the most prestigious critics as an ambassador of the authentic South American bass culture and one of the world's most innovative, respected, influential & virtuoso bassists, granting him as being a Pioneer of the 8-String Bass (since 1999) & one of the absolute Masters on the Extended Range Basses field. Well known for not using any knobs or effect/volume pedals, relying only on his hands fo...
Ep. 44 - Tim Curnick - Killing Heidi/Dingbats?!/Old Man River
July 08, 2018 07:36 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBTim is a freelance bass player and music producer located in Sydney (and increasingly, Melbourne). A lover of all music, he cut his teeth playing soul and roots based music around Sydney in the early 2000s. He was mentored by the late bass player/composer Jackie Orszaczky, with whom he had the fortune of playing with in the the last few years of his life. Experienced in many fields and genres, he has performed, recorded and toured with some of the worlds most respected artists. Internation...
Ep. 43 - Demonterious 'DETOXXX' Lawrence - Kendrick Lamar, Avery Sunshine, Angie Stone
June 07, 2018 01:46 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBAtlanta born and raised, Detoxxx honed his craft playing in the gospel churches of America's 'Bible Belt' and has since gone on to be a first call producer and session bassist in the RnB, Hip Hop and jazz/funk/soul scenes. Detoxxx was a joy to hang with while he was in town with Avery Sunshine, a gig in which he is able to showcase his deep pocket as well as ability to step into the limelight and bust out some seriously tasty chops! Follow him on Instagram @detoxxxmusic http://www.basslessons...
EP. 42 - Marty Holoubek - Sex On Toast/James Morrison/The Lagerphones
May 10, 2018 06:16 - 57 minutes - 53 MBMarty Holoubek was born and raised in Adelaide, South Australia, where he spent his formative years studying in the prestigious Marryatville High School Special Interest Music Program. Joining the Elder Conservatorium at the University of Adelaide to further his musical education, Marty was awarded Mitzi’s prize for the ‘Top undergraduate bass student’ in 2010 and the following year he was awarded the ‘Most Outstanding Undergraduate Student’. Since his move to Melbourne he has had much profe...
Ep 41. Joshua Crumbly - Kamasi Washington/Terence Blanchard
April 27, 2018 10:20 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBJoshua Crumbly is an incredibly talented young musician currently on tour with Kamasi Washington and also on the verge of launching his own solo career with the release of his debut album later on in 2018. It was great to hear about Joshua's bass journey which included lessons from previous BLM interviewee Reggie Hamilton among others. Check out Joshua's website for more info: http://joshuacrumbly.com/ I'm very happy to announce that this episode is brought to you in association with F Bass ...
Ep 40 - Reggie Hamilton - Seal/Whitney Houston/Mariah Carey
March 31, 2018 00:30 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MBFender artist Reggie Hamilton is a true giant of the session scene having toured and recorded with artists such as Seal, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, Aretha Franklin, Stanley Clarke and then there is is long list of film credits including Passenger 57. In this interview we discuss his beginnings on bass, how Stanley Clarke helped his career as well as the thinking behind his signature Fender bass and his involvement with the incredible REDDI. http://www.reggiehamilton.com I'm ...
Ep. 39 Rick Leon James - Daniel Beddingfield/Jessie J/Yolanda Brown
March 15, 2018 20:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBBorn and raised in Trinidad, Rick Leon James moved to London when he was 15yrs old to pursue his dream of becoming a professional bass player. Fast forward to 2018 and he's played bass for such UK pop acts as Jessie J, Daniel Beddingfield, Tinie Tempah and is currently touring the world with saxophonist Yolanda Brown. A player with incredible facility on the bass, Rick is now making a name for himself as a producer and as a solo artist. Check him out here: https://rickleonjames.com/ I'm ver...
Ep. 38 Evan Marien - Wayne Krantz/Allan Holdsworth/Virgil Donati/Solo
March 01, 2018 10:14 - 58 minutes - 54.6 MBhttp://www.evanmarien.com Evan Marien is well known to bass players around the globe for his amazing youtube videos (including one of the first 360o videos I ever saw) featuring his fluid, melodic soloing, awesome use of fx and slick production values. However, he has built an enviable career as a side man playing for guitar gods such as Wayne Krantz and Allan Holdsworth. In this interview we discuss his early influences which include Nu Metal and Jaco, his association with Ken Smith Basses,...
Ep. 37 Steve Hunter - Chick Corea/Billy Cobham
February 11, 2018 00:41 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBSteve is a world renowned bass player. He has recorded 9 albums as bandleader and a further 6 albums as co-leader. He has recorded or toured with Billy Cobham, Chick Corea, Bobby Previte, Ulf Wakenius, James Muller, Carl Orr, Dig, Renee Geyer, Maxine Nightingale, Kate Ceberano, Doug Parkinson and many others. It was a real pleasure to sit down with Steve at his home in Sydney while I was up there for some gigs, unfortunately it was a little last minute so the audio isn't quite up to my usual ...
Ep. 36 Phil Stack - Thirsty Merc/James Morrison
January 27, 2018 21:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBPhil Stack is a bass player of formidable prowess, having been a member of Aussie pop rock chart busters 'Thirsty Merc' for over 15yrs, Phil has toured the world and rocked some of the biggest stages around, however, he has also had a successful career as a bona fide jazz musician and most recently as an independent singer songwriter. In this episode we talk about Phil's bass journey, his passion for upright playing and his approach to playing Thirsty Merc repertoire 15yrs on. We also discuss...
Ep. 35 Cornell Williams - Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen
January 12, 2018 01:12 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBCornell Williams is one of my favourite 'pocket' style players, in that his time, tone and taste (note choice) are pretty much perfect for the material he is performing, and on the odd occasion when he does step forward he is super lyrical yet still so funky! It was a real pleasure to get to hang and jam with Nell while he was in town with Jon Cleary, I even got to play THAT Modulus, what a bass! Remember to share, subscribe and drop a review for the podcast anywhere you see fit! http://www....
Ep. 34 - Jonathan Dimond - Bass Riyaz
December 24, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBJonathan Dimond is an incredibly accomplished musician, composer and educator based in Melbourne. Having studied Indian classical music to an extremely high level, his rhythmic understanding is exceptional, coupled with his formidable technical facility and knowledge of western classical and jazz music, Jonathan is a truly inspiring bass player. In this episode we discuss some of his practice methods using a kick drum pedal and a woodblock, his bass journey, studying in USA and India and much...
Ep. 33 Evripides Evripidou - Virgil Donati/Frank Gambale/Dave Weckl/Mike Portnoy/Warwick
November 30, 2017 21:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBEvripides Evripidou is one of those rare bass players that seems to be able to straddle opposing genres with ease and authenticity. Playing bass for such fusion giants and Virgil Donati, Dave Weckl and Frank Gambale would be enough to catapult any bass player into the history books, but Evri has neither rested on his laurels or adhered to the stereo types associated with such complex music and has continued to forge his own musical and dare I say spiritual path on the bass. It was a privilege...
Ep.32 Drew Dedman - Made in Melbourne/Superheist
November 16, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBLike myself, Drew Dedman is a self professed bass nerd and we get deep into a lot of topics in this interview like Drew's roots in speed and prog metal, his gigging philosophy, practice tips, his time with Melbourne Nu Metal kings Superheist, the current music industry climate and of course: bass gear! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9pOCKhm9c8VhQbGFiBM5Ag Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drewdedmanbassplayer/ Drew Dedman the Electric Bassplayer Debut solo record "Made in Melbour...
Ep. 31 Neil Kennedy/Cole Clark - The Luthier's Perspective #2
October 25, 2017 07:19 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBBass player, educator and luthier Neil Kennedy stopped by with a few examples from his stunning new line of basses soon to be released in conjunction with legendary Australian guitar company - Cole Clark. We discuss a range of bass building topics ranging from fingerboard radius, wood choice (including indigenous Australian woods), neck construction, bridge material etc etc; and we also hear about his bass journey and thoughts on technique and the science of bass building. Follow his work on ...
Ep. 30 Michael Manson - George Duke/Kirk Whalum/Larry Carlton/Jeff Lorber
October 11, 2017 04:35 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBChicago native Michael Manson has filled the bass chair for some of the top names in jazz and gospel music such as George Duke, Larry Carlton and Kirk Whalum. I caught up with him while he was in town with Jeff Lorber Fusion and we chatted about what it takes to be prepared for a high profile gig like that as well as the importance of developing your own voice on the instrument, his classical upbringing and his solo career. Manson not only has blazing chops but his sense of melody and pocket ...
Ep. 29 Claire Cross - "Enthusiasm goes a long way..."
September 25, 2017 21:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBI was excited to have Claire on the podcast as not only is she a fantastic bass player, composer, band leader and educator, but she has a passion and drive for music and self improvement that is really inspiring. In this episode we hear about how Claire ended up falling in love with the bass, her penchant for classic artists like Steely Dan and Duran Duran, touring America with the outrageously talented 'Kneebody' and why enthusiasm has been so important to her musical development. Remember t...
Ep. 28 René Flächsenhaar - Bass The World
August 26, 2017 00:59 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBIf you've ever trawled YouTube for bass gear demos (and let's face it, who hasn't), chances are you've come across Gregor Fris's 'Bass The World' YouTube Channel which will have exposed to the immense bass playing of René Flächsenhaar. After watching a few videos of René playing numerous exotic basses, I was struck by the depth and variety of grooves he could demonstrate with seemingly effortless ease. I reached out to René during my recent trip to Europe and we caught up at local music schoo...
Ep. 27 - David Searle - The Luthier's Perspective
August 11, 2017 19:05 - 49 minutes - 46 MBDavid Searle is a Melbourne based luthier who hand-crafts incredible instruments with a wide variety of tone woods and design aspects. In this interview we talk about what to look for in your first bass, tone woods, scale length, designing your own custom bass, active vs passive and a whole lot more! Be sure to visit the Melbourne School of Guitar Making website to find out more! http://melbourneschoolofguitarmaking.com.au/about-us/
Ep. 26 - Jon Wilson - Education & Entertainment
July 27, 2017 20:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBJon Wilson is one of Adelaide's finest bass players and music educators. With a packed gigging schedule and healthy work ethic, Jon sets a strong example for any bass player to follow. In this interview we learn about his beginnings as a player, his thoughts on breaking into a scene, the importance of musical diversity, teaching and also some great technique tips.
Ep. 25 Dave Anderson - Bill Evans, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Art Garfunkel
July 13, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBDave is one of those players that really can do it all, from blazing fusion chops to tasty, reserved singer/songwriter supporting lines and everything in between. As enthusiastic about bass playing and music as he's ever been, it was a blast to hang with Dave and get to learn more about his bass journey and his take on being a sideman in today's current music climate. Dave Anderson is a bass player with over thirty years' experience performing and recording in a wide range of genres. His cred...
Ep. 24 - Neil Corcoran - Mother Earth
June 30, 2017 02:26 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBBorn out the 90's acid jazz scene in London, Neil shared the stage with the likes of Jamiroquai as part of the pioneering group 'Mother Earth. A fellow F Bass player, Neil has a great ear for tone as well as being a superb groove player with some insane chops up his sleeve. In this video we discuss his 'bass journey', including his early basses and influences, as well as his writing process and what he believes are good qualities for any bass player. Thanks Neil! Website: http://www.basslesso...