I’m always excited to hear about bass players making waves on the radio charts, so it’s the perfect time to chat with Sam DeRose Jr., who’s been setting them on fire. Sam recently recorded a series of songs at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios, and his latest single, “Sarah,” has been climbing the charts, hitting #3 on the Indie Charts, #13 on the Top 40, #24 on the Hot 100, and #41 on the Mediabase Top 40. Join me as we dive into Sam’s musical journey, the secrets behind his sound, details...
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I’m always excited to hear about bass players making waves on the radio charts, so it’s the perfect time to chat with Sam DeRose Jr., who’s been setting them on fire. Sam recently recorded a series of songs at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios, and his latest single, “Sarah,” has been climbing the charts, hitting #3 on the Indie Charts, #13 on the Top 40, #24 on the Hot 100, and #41 on the Mediabase Top 40. Join me as we dive into Sam’s musical journey, the secrets behind his sound, details...
I was recently introduced to an incredible project by The Funeral Portrait called Greetings From Suffocate City, and it instantly caught my attention. It was so intriguing that I had to chat with their bassist, Robert Weston. Since forming in 2014, the band has been pouring their heart into their music... and this latest project feels like the powerful culmination of all those years of hard work and dedication. Join me as we hear about Robert’s musical journey, details about this cool project...
I’ve always loved listening to Bluegrass music, and I especially enjoy chatting with their bass players. Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ronnie Simpkins, the bassist for The Seldom Scene, a renowned Bluegrass band from Bethesda, MD. The band just released their new album, “Remains to Be Scene,” in March 2025 (available on Amazon.com). Join me as we hear all about Ronnie’s musical journey, how he gets his sound, details about his band, and their plans for the future. Photos Credi...
JGT's Bob Bakert talks to Jeanne Pisano, Beth Marlis, and John Storie about John Pisano. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.
Guitarist Bobby Broom talks to JGT about a new recording by the Chicago Jazz Orchestra, More Amor: A Tribute to Wes Montgomery. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.
I am sure a lot of Shinedown fans remember my last conversation with bassist Eric Bass back in September 2022 when the band released their “Planet Zero” album (View Interview). Eric released a solo album titled “I Had A Name” and I caught up with him to learn more about the project. This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in Feb 2025 Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.
Jazz Guitar Today's Bob Bakert talks with Bill Hart, internationally acclaimed guitarist, composer and educator about the role of pedals and effects in his music. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.
The Yellowjackets are celebrating their 50th anniversary as a band and their bassist, Dane Alderson, has been with them for almost a decade. Together, this band is an iconic pillar of musicality in the Jazz community. They have been massively prolific over the years, and they are releasing their twenty-seventh album, “Fasten Up,” later this month. Join me as we hear about Dane’s musical journey, how he came to play with the Yellowjackets, how he gets his sound, and his plans for the future. T...
Brent-Anthony Johnson may be the amazing bassist you have never heard of, despite his 45-year career as one of the hardest-working musicians in the industry. Brent-Anthony is a Bass Musician Magazine contributor who has shared a veritable wealth of educational and other bass-related pieces. He was an early adopter in online bass education and you will have seen him on Jamplay as well as his current educational website. In addition, he has been super-busy performing with numerous acts both tou...
In part 1 of the conversation, Jazz Guitar Today's Bob Bakert talks one-on-one with Jimmy Bruno about his recent retirement announcement. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.
JGT's Bob Bakert and guitarist Frank Vignola talk to Jimmy about his retirement and early years as a musician. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.
Davy Mooney talks to Jazz Guitar Today’s Bob Bakert about his new project, “The Word” Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.
There is a lot of very exciting music happening in LA. Circle The Earth hails from this fair city with Mike McBay as a founding member and the driving force on the low end. Mike is not only a bass player but also practices medicine and applies his life knowledge to guide the band’s efforts. Just like their hometown, Circle the Earth is a very diverse band in a multicultural and generational sense. Their music carries a message of planetary awareness colored with hope for a bright future...
In our earliest years (about 17 years ago) he contributed to Bass Musician with numerous bass-relevant pieces. He is an amazing and talented bass player who also writes music, does arrangements, is a producer, teaches, and has played with a ton of great musical acts. Join me as we hear about David’s musical journey, how he gets his sound, and details about his signature Skjold design basses. He shares his plans for the future and how you can hear him in a venue near you. Cover photo: Lisa Jay...
Just over a decade our good friend Vuyani Wakaba interviewed Chicago bassist Chuck Webb. Since then, Chuck has been super busy. One of his main occupations has been playing bass for musical theater. He is currently playing bass for the Phillip Company US tour of Hamilton. Join me as we get caught up with Chuck and hear details about his experience playing in the pit for my favorite Broadway show. Photos: Farrad Ali, Courtesy of Chuck Webb This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazin...
Last December (2024) some of our very good friends invited us to the Smith Center here in Las Vegas to check out a band I was unfamiliar with, the Huntertones. From the moment they took the stage this six-piece band came out swinging with super high energy and one of the tightest, most entertaining collections of music I have ever heard. Driving the low end, Adam DeAscentis did a superb job of tying the melody and the percussion elements, together with great skill. The horn section reminded m...
We go way back with bassist Adam Nitti. He was an early contributor to Bass Musician Magazine with his bass technique pieces. We have enjoyed his music, reviewed his albums, and noted his educational projects; we have followed his trajectory almost as long as we have been in existence. Seeing his bigger-than-life photo at the Ibanez booth during the NAMM shows behind his beautiful signature basses have always been fun. Now we are very pleased to bring you this conversation with Adam where we ...
Hailing from Detroit, Jerome Rimson has been laying down the low end for over 55 years. During that timeframe, he has played with some of the biggest names of our time and excelled as a producer, arranger, songwriter, and vocalist. As you might imagine, Jerome is a wealth of information as he is part of the ongoing history of our beloved electric bass. Join me as we hear about Jerome’s musical journey, how he gets his sound, his plans for the future and so many colorful stories from back in t...
Nashville is one of the most iconic music scenes in the United States. Hailing from this super-active city, we have Ryan Jennings, bassist and vocalist for Teddy and the Rough Riders. The band just released their latest album “Down Home” on vinyl and CD, and is loaded with the band’s unique Country Rock flavor. Ryan also plays bass for Emily Nenni who has been going strong in the Country Music arena. Join me as we hear about Ryan’s musical Journey, how he gets his sound, and his plans f...
I am a big fan of Brazilian music and I remember briefly meeting bassist Pops Magellan at a NAMM show years ago and knew our conversation warranted a longer discussion. For this cover interview, I sat down with her to learn more about her musical journey, laying down the low-end for Adam Lambert, her new EP “Damage”, how she gets her sound and so much more. Here is Pops Magellan Photos, Jack Lu This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in February 2025 Go to jazzguitartoday.com ...
I’m always excited to hear about bass players making waves on the radio charts, so it’s the perfect time to chat with Sam DeRose Jr., who’s been setting them on fire. Sam recently recorded a series of songs at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios, and his latest single, “Sarah,” has been climbing the charts, hitting #3 on the Indie Charts, #13 on the Top 40, #24 on the Hot 100, and #41 on the Mediabase Top 40. Join me as we dive into Sam’s musical journey, the secrets behind his sound, details...
