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!
Curtis Ohlson
World-class musician talks about playing bass for Ray Charles and Buddy Rich and why he decided to re-release his critically acclaimed solo CDs after 20…
Read MoreBunny Brunel
Superstar bass player talks about his musical upbringing in France, solo albums, desigining basses and more
Read MoreNicky Orta
Miami-based performer and educator talks about performing with Cachao, touring with Julio Iglesias and organizing jazz bass conferences
Read MoreRandy “Grazy” Gray
One-on-one conversation with the man who organized the first-ever Canadian Rockies Bass Bash!
Read MoreLonnie Plaxico
Jazz heavyweight talks about the gigs with Art Blakey, Jack DeJohnette and Cassandra Wilson and more
Read MoreLarry Gray
Chicago’s seasoned bass veteran talks about performing with jazz superstars, commissions from major orchestra and his long-running gig with Ramsey Lewis
Read MoreNorm Stockton
Christian rocker talks to FBPO about the Lincoln Brewster gig, clinics, equipment and new CD
Read MoreGary Grainger
Baltimore native discusses the John Scofield gig, designing basses, recording projects and more!
Read MoreLeland Sklar
Bass legend recounts four decades of studio bass superstardom, including the musicians, equipment, Toto and, of course, that beard!
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