Mike Dimin
Solo bass master explains the chordal approach, his Berklee experience and high-tech bass gear!
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Welcome to this collection of conversations with some of the most influential bass players in the world.
Since 2009, I’ve had the privilege of sitting down with bassists from every corner of the music world — legends, innovators, session players, bandleaders, and players whose work you’ve heard far more than you realize. What started as a simple idea has grown into an archive of over 900 interviews, covering not just technique and gear, but musical thinking, instincts, and real-world experience.
Looking for something a little more curated?
Check out the From the Vault series — a handpicked selection of standout interviews worth revisiting.
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Archived interviews
Brian Bromberg
Jazz bass superherotalks to FBPO, covering everything from his early days with Stan Getz to designing basses for Peavey, prolific CD output and more!
Read MoreRodney Whitaker
Michigan State University professor of jazz studies has shared the stage with Wynton Marsalis, Roy Hargrove, Diana Krall and Chick Corea
Read MoreChuck Rainey
One of the most recorded bass players in music history tells FBPO all about the sessions, life in the studio and life on the road!
Read MoreAdam Nitti
Post-fusion bass powerhouse discusses his incomparable technique, CD releases and lots more!
Read MoreMimi Jones
Multi-talented bassist/vocalist/composer discusses her jazz upbringing, traveling for the State Department and new CD
Read MoreStuart Hamm
Superstar bassist tells FBPO about his early influences, the Berklee experience, gigs, gear and current projects!
Read MoreAvery Sharpe
Veteran jazzer shares his story of playing bass with McCoy Tyner, Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey
Read MoreUriah Duffy
Musical chameleon talks to FBPO about being Whitesnake’s bass player, life on the road and how to be proficient in every style!
Read MoreMarshall Lytle
Original bassist of Bill Haley & the Comets talks to FBPO about “Rock Around the Clock” and the good old days of early rock &…
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