Bassist for the popular Missouri band, Smooth Down Under, makes for an FBPO salute to those hard-working Indie bands!

Long-time anchor for Dave Weckl recounts his career highlights, from Freddie Hubbard and Dizzy Gillespie to Steps Ahead, Mike Stern and more

Iconic bassist tells FBPO how he went from the top of the jazz world to losing everything, then back to the top!

From Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Tormé to Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder, Larry Steen has done it all!  Here’s our conversation with this master doubler!

Mega-funky hip-hopper tells FBPO about the gigs with Snoop Dogg, Lupe Fiasco and much more!

Premiere gospel bassist recounts his journey from the Reverend James Cleveland and Michael Jackson to being musical director for Chaka Khan

Legendary Tower of Power bassist tells FBPO all about his musical upbringing, history of TOP and his signature “machine gun” bass technique!

One of the funkiest bass players ever to hit LA, “Sweetbass” talks about touring with Patrice Rushen, breaking into the LA music scene and the…

Once again, we reached out to Janek, this time to talk about his new release, “It Only Happens Once.”  Special video interview!