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!

Mike Pope

Electronics wizard talks to FBPO about how he formed Michael Pope Design after decades of gigs with Chick Corea, David Sanborn, Mike Stern and Paul…

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Charlie Haden

From the earliest days of his family’s radio show to Ornette Coleman, the Liberation Music Orchestra and Quartet West, jazz giant tells his whole story!

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Todd Coolman

Highly revered bassist has spanned the globe, playing with practically every major jazz artist (with plenty of symphony work too).  He tells his story to…

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Andy Hodge

Conversation with the man considered by many to be one of the most talented bass players in the U.K. and a force to reckoned with…

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TM Stevens

Heavy metal funkster tells FBPO his whole story, from the early years in the Bronx to tales of James Brown, Miles Davis and Tina Turner….

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Martin Turner

Founding member of the legendary British rock group Wishbone Ash tells the band’s whole story  and all about life as pirate and rule breaker!

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Alain Caron

UZEB’s star fusionist, who’s also toured with Mike Stern, Frank Gambale, Biréli Lagrène and Billy Cobham, provides a fascinating interview!

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