Bass Player Interviews
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!
Kern Brantley
After Beyoncé, Ne-Yo, Aaliyah, Salt-N-Pepa, Boyz II Men and countless others, Detroit-bred groover is currently touring with Lady Gaga. Here is his story, in his…
Read MoreLarry Graham
Exclusive conversation with the funk pioneer himself, from Sly & the Family Stone to Graham Central Station and beyond!
Read MoreNathan East
From the L.A. studios to Clapton, Fourplay, Toto and George Harrison, Nathan tells all!
Read MoreIgor Saavedra
Chilean virtuoso and pioneer of the 8-string bass tells FBPO about his Vectorial Synthesis Technique and “Mic Ramp” invention
Read MoreBrian 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!
Read MoreAlex 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!
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