“Ready Freddie” Washington
From the early days in Oakland to Patrice Rushen and Steely Dan, Freddie tells all in this exclusive, one-on-one interview.
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With over 800 one-at-a-time interviews with bass players of just about every style and genre, you’re bound to find somebody (or, more likely, lots of somebodies!) that interest you. Take a look around. You’ll find loads of inspiration tons of tips for learning bass!
Kevin Brandon
Conversation with multi-Grammy winner, whose gigs have spanned from the Tommy Dorsey Band to Will.i.am (with practically everyone else along the way)
Read MoreHadrien Feraud
Video interview with 20-something French superstar bassist, talking about his brilliant career, past, present and future
Read MoreChuck Bergeron
Passionate educator tells of his New Orleans heritage, gigs with Buddy Rich and Woody Herman and teaching music at the University of Miami
Read MoreDerrick Murdock
Mega-funky bottom man tells FBPO about his Philly roots, the big move to LA and landing the “Tonight Show” gig
Read MoreMissy Raines
Award-winning bluegrass trailblazer talks about the New Hip, “offshoot” projects and lots more
Read MoreFrancisco Tomaselli
Ecuadorian-born hotshot Francisco “Pancho” Tomaselli on going from Berklee to LA, snagging gigs with War and Philm
Read MoreBakithi Kumalo
Long-time Paul Simon bassist talks to FBPO about his career, from the early days in South Africa to the most famous bass solo in pop…
Read MoreSteve Bailey
Exclusive video interview with FBPO’s Jon Liebman December 3, 2012 In this follow-up video interview, Steve talks candidly about his new role as bass chair…
Read MoreAriane Cap
Video interview includes Ariane’s stories about growing up in Austria, as well as promoting music education for girls and women
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