Brian Torff
Jazz ace gives first-hand accounts of the tours with Cleo Laine, Stéphane Grapelli and George Shearing, as well as being Erroll Garner’s last bass player!
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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!
Alex Blake
As part of our Blake Brothers tribute, Alex covers the gigs with Sun Ra, Dizzy Gillespie, Manhattan transfer and lots more!
Read MoreRussel Blake
First-hand accounts of the gigs with Sonny Rollins, Pharoah Sanders, Paquito D’Rivera and Chaka Khan, plus so much more! One a 2-part series with the…
Read MoreSteve Cole
Bassist for the popular Missouri band, Smooth Down Under, makes for an FBPO salute to those hard-working Indie bands!
Read MoreTom Kennedy
Long-time anchor for Dave Weckl recounts his career highlights, from Freddie Hubbard and Dizzy Gillespie to Steps Ahead, Mike Stern and more
Read MoreHenry Grimes
Iconic bassist tells FBPO how he went from the top of the jazz world to losing everything, then back to the top!
Read MoreLarry Steen
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!
Read MoreRobert “Bubby” Lewis
Mega-funky hip-hopper tells FBPO about the gigs with Snoop Dogg, Lupe Fiasco and much more!
Read MoreAndrew Gouché
Premiere gospel bassist recounts his journey from the Reverend James Cleveland and Michael Jackson to being musical director for Chaka Khan
Read MoreRocco Prestia
Legendary Tower of Power bassist tells FBPO all about his musical upbringing, history of TOP and his signature “machine gun” bass technique!
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