A podcast for the church bass guitarist that features commentary, interviews, product reviews, discussion, instructional content, and Biblical principles.
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A podcast dedicated to conversations with today's top guitar and bass musicians. Hosted by: Bob Bakert, Editor jazzguitartoday.com and Raúl Amador, Editor bassmusicianmagazine.com
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Each week on GTRNRD, host Andy Schneider shares essential and creative tips for guitar and bass players. Episodes explore fundamentals of playing technique, music theory, or guitar gear, and then dives deeper - encouraging more experienced players to use their creativity to apply these bits of knowledge in new, fresh ways. This educational series offers something for beginners and pros alike, building foundational knowledge while inspiring listeners to turn their ideas into incredible music. ...
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The bass guitar, electric bass, or simply bass, is the lowest-pitched member of the guitar family
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In this episode of GTRNRD, Andy Schneider delves into the fascinating world of musical modes, comparing them to cooking flavors that add unique texture, color, emotion, and depth to music. Andy explains that modes are scales derived from the major scale, each starting on a different note, and are crucial for expressing different emotions and creati…
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Interview With Teddy and the Rough Riders Bassist/Vocalist Ryan Jennings
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15:51Nashville 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 …
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Chris McClarney and Jesse Phillips and Real Fun Records - Ep. 30
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1:11:34Both Chris McClarney and Jesse Phillips are interviewed together in this episode. They talk about their new record label, Real Fun Records, songwriting and some fun backstories. Don't miss this interview!Av Brent Haeseker
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In this episode of GTRNRD, Andy Schneider delves into the fascinating world of harmonics, those shimmering overtones that can add brilliance and depth to your guitar and bass playing. Whether you're familiar with harmonics or just curious, this episode offers insights into their unique qualities and how they can enhance your music. Andy explains th…
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Bassist Pops Magellan, Laying Down the Low-end for Adam Lambert
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14:25I 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 m…
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Interview With Sick Puppies Bassist Emma Anzai
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10:03Emma Anzai… I am always excited to chat with bass players from around the world. Emma Anzai is a founding member and the bassist for Australia’s Sick Puppies, who have been going strong playing Rock since the late 1990s. Emma also plays bass for Evanescence. Join me as we hear about Emma’s musical journey, how she gets her sound, and her plans for …
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Interview With Skinflint Bassist Kebonye Nkloso
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15:44Kebonye Nkloso… I am always fascinated to hear about music from other parts of our planet as much has yet to reach my ears. Hailing from Botswana, Skinflint has been rocking its kind of heavy metal since 2006 with Kebonye Nkloso as the bassist and a founding member. They were inspired by many of our time’s great heavy metal bands but chose to branc…
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In this episode of GTRNRD, Andy Schneider delves into the fascinating evolution of tube amplifiers and their impact on guitar and bass tones over the decades. From the warm, rich tones of the Tweed Era in the late 1940s and 1950s, exemplified by Leo Fender's designs, to the powerful, clean sounds of the Blackface and Silverface eras, Andy explores …
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JGT Talks To The Founder Of The Atlanta Institute of Music
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58:19Steve Freeman and Bill Hart have been friends and music education collaborators for decades - they talk to JGT's Bob Bakert. Steve Freeman is the founder of the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media in September 1985 with the goal of bringing Howard Roberts style school known as GIT Guitar Institute of Technology founded in Hollywood California. Ste…
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Guitarist Dave Stryker Talks To JGT's Bob Bakert about his new 'movies' project. Face Your Ears Explore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.Av With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador
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Ep005 - Practice Easy for Big Results
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18:29In this episode of GTRNRD, Andy Schneider tackles the common misconception that long, grueling practice sessions are the key to becoming a better guitarist. Instead, he emphasizes the importance of practicing smart and consistently, even if it's just for 15 minutes a day. Andy shares his personal strategies for maintaining motivation and developing…
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In this episode of GTRNRD, Andy Schneider delves into the essential art of strumming, a fundamental skill that can transform your guitar playing by adding new sounds and rhythms. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, mastering strumming is crucial for shaping a song's energy and feel. Andy discusses the basics of down and up strumming…
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In this episode of GTRNRD, Andy Schneider delves into the fascinating world of guitar and bass pickups, the crucial components that transform string vibrations into electric signals. Andy explores the three primary types of pickups: electromagnetic, piezo, and microphones, explaining their unique characteristics and how they shape the sound of your…
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In this episode of GTRNRD, Andy Schneider delves into the world of music theory, demystifying its concepts and illustrating how it can enhance your guitar playing. Music theory is not just a set of rules but a toolkit that helps musicians understand how notes, scales, and chords work together to create memorable music. Andy emphasizes that music th…
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Next Generation Of Jazz Guitar, Henry Acker
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42:45Jazz Guitar Today's Bob Bakert talks to guitarist Henry Acker. Face Your Ears Explore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.Av With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador
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Andy Schneider, an experienced musician and author of over 100 books from Seeing Music publishing, launches his brand new podcast, "GTRNRD." Andy shares his journey from being a high school band nerd to a versatile professional musician, having performed across diverse musical hubs from Austin to New York City. As a self-taught guitarist with rich …
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Lately, I have been discovering quite a few multi-instrumentalists who create their music by playing all the instruments involved. The most amazing aspect of this to me is how proficient they are and how the bass plays a significant role in their music. Dave Perry is one such talented musician, and plays all the instruments in the band “Fear of Wat…
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Henry Johnson Talks To Jazz Guitar Today
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58:18Henry Johnson quite simply is a guitarist's, guitarist. I can amplify that by saying that he is the guitarist that I have had the most requests to interview - “Hey, have you ever thought about Henry Johnson, he’s amazing”! I heard it a hundred times... I have known of Henry for a long time and admired his playing and wanted to get him in Jazz Guita…
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Interview With Bassist Hank Horton
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21:25I always enjoy the opportunity to talk to very seasoned career bass players. Hank Horton is a heavy-hitter vocalist, producer, and bassist who fits into that category. Hank has a diverse skillset where he can play electric for Jeff “Skunk” Baxter (and a ton of other renowned musicians), play upright in the Detroit Symphony, or be excellent in a Bro…
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Bassist Tad Kinchla – Blues Traveler Bass Going Strong
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22:53Blues Traveler has always been one of my favorite bands. Whenever “Run Around” would pop up on MTV, I would always drop whatever I was doing to watch. Now, The band is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their Grammy award-winning album “Four” (I still have my copy from back in the day) with a very cool limited edition purple vinyl record set. Sinc…
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Los Lonely Boys Bassist Jojo Garza – Texican Rock Bass
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36:17Do you remember back in the day when a certain song came on the radio that just made you feel happy but you didn’t know who was playing? This was the case with “Heaven” by Los Lonely Boys. I was glad when I finally found out who the band was as I could look for more of their music. BTW, this tune still makes me smile from the opening few bars. Afte…
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Interview With Bassist Suzy Starlite
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54:43I just had the opportunity to interview a very talented player, who you might already know, Suzy Starlite. She is our newest contributor here at Bass Musician, and her “Walking the Bass Line” series, is a wealth of incredible information, including gear, history, and insight into the bass world. Join me as Suzy talks about some of the points from h…
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Interview With Bassist Richie Kotzen
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19:01I am always impressed by musicians who can play and sing simultaneously. I am even in greater awe of these multi-instrumentalists who are highly proficient on many instruments. Richie Kotzen is one of these very talented musicians. His upcoming (September 27, 2024) album “Nomad” is proof as he plays every instrument in all but two tracks and does i…
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Interview With Bassist Jonny Rubin AKA (Dr Funk)
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14:48I always enjoy the opportunity to talk to fellow bass players as they travel on their musical journey. Jonny Rubin, AKA Dr. Funk has been at this since he was a kid and has made the huge leap across the pond to make a go at it in sunny southern California. Join me as we hear about his musical past, present and future. Photo courtesy of Jonny Rubin …
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The Precision Persuasion - Episode 29
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40:51We're finally back with a new episode. Time for some catching up and to tell you about my latest Precision persuasion.Av Brent Haeseker
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Creating Sonic Landscapes With David Becker
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34:16JGT Podcast: Jazz Guitar Today's Bob Bakert talks to guitarist David Becker about his unique compositions and performances. Face Your Ears Explore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.…
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Interview With Barker Bass’s Inventor and Writer Lee Barker
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27:32If you are an electric bass player, this is an exciting time to be alive as this relatively new instrument evolves around us. Some creative individuals have taken an active role in this evolution and made giant leaps in their own direction. Lee Barker is one of these inventive people having created the Barker Bass. Fortunately, Lee is also an excel…
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Conversation With Jazz Guitarist Fareed Haque
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52:10Once again, editor Bob Bakert engages in a conversation with the jazz guitarist Fareed Haque, including an update on his health. September 2024 Face Your Ears Explore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews an…
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Master Luthier Linda Manzer Talks to Jazz Guitar Today
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56:41JGT's Bob Bakert talks to luthier Linda Manzer about some very special guitars she is working on. Face Your Ears Explore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.…
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Peter Bernstein Talks To JGT About His New Album
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17:34New Album From Peter Bernstein Convenes a Remarkable All-Star Quartet. Better Angels, out September 27, Features Pianist Brad Mehldau, Bassist Vicente Archer, and Legendary Drummer Al Foster. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.Av With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador
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Camila Meza Talks To Jazz Guitar Today
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42:06In this podcast, JGT's Bob Bakert talks to jazz and improvisational musician Camila Meza about her influences, guitars, and touring. Face Your Ears Explore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.…
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Jazz Guitar Today Talks to Guitarist Rodney Jones
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42:57JGT's Bob Bakert talks to guitarist Rodney Jones about what's going on in 2024. Face Your Ears Explore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.Av With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador
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Artist Update With Mark Egan, Cross Currents
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19:35I am sure many of you are very familiar with Mark Egan as we have been following him and his music for many years now. The last time we chatted was in 2020. Mark teamed up with drummer Shawn Pelton and guitarist Shane Theriot to produce a new album, “Cross Currents” released on March 8th, 2024. I have been listening to this album in its entirety an…
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Artist Update With Bassist Mark Egan, Cross Currents
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19:35I am sure many of you are very familiar with Mark Egan as we have been following him and his music for many years now. The last time we chatted was in 2020. Mark teamed up with drummer Shawn Pelton and guitarist Shane Theriot to produce a new album, “Cross Currents” released on March 8th, 2024. I have been listening to this album in its entirety an…
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Interview With By the Thousands Bassist Adam Sullivan
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8:59Bassist Adam Sullivan… Hailing from Minnesota since 2012, By the Thousands has produced some serious Technical Metal/Deathcore music. Following their recent EP “The Decent”s release, I have the great opportunity to chat with bassist Adam Sullivan. Join me as we hear about Adam’s musical Journey, his Influences, how he gets his sound, and the band’s…
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Will Turpin, Celebrating Collective Souls 30th Anniversary
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15:07I am sure many of you will remember my chat with Will Turpin in 2018 when he released his solo album Serengeti Drivers. We had a chance to get together again as his band, Collective Soul, is celebrating their 30th anniversary and releasing their new album “Here to Eternity”. Join me as we get caught up on the new album and all of Collective Soul’s …
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Artist Update With Bassist Derek Frank
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12:14Many of you will remember the last time I chatted with Derek Frank was back in 2017. The main thing that impressed me was how busy Derek was and how he juggled playing with many huge acts. Now, I am happy to hear that Derek launched a new album last March titled “Origin Story” where he digs deep into his roots and pays homage to Pittsburg. Join me …
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Jazz Guitar Today Podcast: Trey Hensley, Master Of Many Genres
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1:07:36Trey Hensley is the reigning IBMA guitar player of the year. He has performed with Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Earl Scruggs, Marty Stewart, and literally hundreds more household names. He is a guitar phenomenon and his list of fans are among the best guitar players in the world. He can play authentically in many genres and by the way, he is a he…
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Let's Talk Frank Vignola’s Big Jersey Guitar Camps 2024
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30:56JGT's Bob Bakert talks to Frank Vignola, Jimmy Bruno, Ken Smith, and Joni Forte about the upcoming guitar camps. Face Your Ears Explore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.…
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About The Rocky Mountain Archtop Guitar Festival 2024
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19:26JGT's Bob Bakert talks to Peter Henriksen about the Rocky Mountain Archtop Guitar Festival Sept 13 - 15, 2024 Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.Av With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador
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Jazz Guitar Today Video Podcast With Bruce Forman, Aug 2024
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44:47JGT's Bob Bakert talks to guitarist Bruce Forman about a variety of subjects - video podcast August 2024. Face Your Ears Explore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.…
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Interview With Bassist Edmond Gilmore
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32:45I am always impressed by the few members of our bass family who are equally proficient on upright as well as electric bass… Edmond Gilmore is one of those special individuals. While he compartmentalizes his upright playing for mostly classical music and his electric for all the rest, Edmond has a diverse musical background and life experiences that…
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Interview With Bassist Danielle Nicole
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22:44Blues music has universal appeal. We all have our ups and downs and this particular musical genre often fits our reality. Just hearing that we are not alone makes us feel a bit better. Danielle Nicole writes and sings the Blues. She does an amazing job at delivering both exquisite smoky vocals but plays just the right bass line to drive the tune ho…
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Alternative Guitar Summit Camp in the Catskills, August 19-23, 2024
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34:53JGT's Bob Bakert talks to event organizer Joel Harrison about the Alternative Guitar Summit Camp in the Catskills, August 19-23. The Alternative Guitar Summit held in the Catskills August 19-23 features some of the greatest guitar improvisers of our time. John Scofield, Mike Stern, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Gilad Hekselman to name a few. The camp allows fo…
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Interview With Bassist Graham Stanush
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15:40Return to Dust is keeping Grunge alive and well! They have a new self-titled album that went out on May 3rd, 2024 and will be super busy promoting this project in the near future. Graham Stanush is the bass powerhouse driving their sound and adding vocals to the mix. Join me as we hear all about Graham’s musical journey, details about the new album…
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Kurt Rosenwinkel Talks To Jazz Guitar Today - Video Podcast, July 2024
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54:01JGT's Bob Bakert talks to Kurt Rosenwinkel about his latest release, The Next Step- Live At Small’s 1996 and about his new book, Kurt Rosenwinkel: Ultimate Book of Compositions. Face Your Ears Explore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusic…
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Interview With Bassist Erick “Jesus” Coomes
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29:02It is always great to meet a super busy bassist who simply exudes a love for music and his instrument. Erick “Jesus” Coomes fits this description exactly. Hailing from Southern California, “Jesus” co-founded and plays bass for Lettuce and has found his groove playing with numerous other musicians. Join us as we hear of his musical journey, how he g…
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JGT's Bob Bakert talks to Jon Herington and Madeleine Peyroux
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1:07:52JGT's Bob Bakert talks to Jon Herington and Madeleine Peyroux about a new release "Let's Walk" - available now. Jon Herington has been a part of Madeleine Peyroux's touring band for a while now (between Steely Dan tours) and the new release “Let’s Walk” contains 10 original songs that Jon co-wrote with Madeleine. Jon also plays multiple instruments…
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Interview With Bassist Curly Hendo
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12:30Hailing from Sydney, Australia, bassist Curly Hendo has been super busy. Starting with dance from a young age, Curly took up bass shortly after and has been going strong ever since. She has collaborated with numerous acts worldwide and is an in-demand session/touring bassist and musical director. Join me as we learn about Curly’s musical journey, h…
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Leland Sklar, Over Half a Century of Bass
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41:57You might remember that we had him on our cover back in 2017 and did an update when he launched his book “Everybody Loves Me” in 2020. It was exciting to hear that The Immediate Family had got back together in the studio to work on their own music in 2019 and are now up to two albums. Just last December, Magnolia Pictures released a documentary tit…
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