Face to Face… Suzi Quatro On Her Album With KT Tunstall.Album releases are always exciting and more so when the final product is simply amazing. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to chat with Suzi Quatro about her album with KT Tunstall “Face To Face”. There is no one more qualified to talk about this beautiful piece of work than the artist herself… here is Suzi QuatroPhotos, Andrew WhittonThis interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in August 2023Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Finger Eleven Bassist Sean AndersonAnytime a band releases a “Greatest Hits” album it is often a testament to decades of excellence. I was thrilled to hear that Finger Eleven released their “Greatest Hits” album in CD and digital format, with Vinyl soon to drop in August. It was a perfect time to chat with the band’s bassist, Sean Anderson, and get all the details.Join me as we hear about Bassist Sean Anderson’s musical journey, his gear and the plans for the future.This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine, June 2023Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Interview with bassist Russel Blake…I am always blown away when I meet someone whose activities seem to exceed the number of hours in a day; Russel Blake is such a dynamic individual.Russel has been holding down the low end for over 44 years during which he has played with many of the biggest names in music, many of these in Jazz. He has performed in a wide variety of settings, including both cruise ships and on Broadway. He is a music producer, composer, author, ordained minister and personal trainer. He has worked tirelessly as an advocate against domestic violence around the world. He is currently working on a series of solo bass projects that encompass classical, world music and so much more.Join me as we learn more about Russel’s bass journey, music, gear and his plans for the future.Without further ado… Here is Russel BlakeThis interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine, August 2023Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

It is always exciting to have the opportunity to talk to an artist who has been prolific for decades.Suzi Quatro has been rocking our world since the sixties and has been super-creative as a bassist, musician, actress, singer, songwriter, author, radio show host and so much more. Most recently, Suzi released a new album titled “Face to Face” where she joined forces with KT Tunstall and together they are a force of nature. (See our video with Suzi about the album release)Join me as we hear about Suzi’s musical journey, her many projects, how she gets her sound and her plans for the future.Here is Suzi Quatro…This episode first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine, November 2023Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

I have always been a huge STYX fan. Their music kept me awake during countless nights studying and gave my imagination a place to escape when I had a moment to take a break. I had the immense opportunity to chat with STYX bassist Ricky Phillips for our August Cover in 2017 and follow his projects as time passed. Now, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to catch up with Ricky as he has been super-busy over the past six years. Join me as we take a deep dive into the band’s most recent album “Crash the Crown” and EP “The Same Stardust”. Ricky shares some insights into the herculean team effort behind the scenes and the musical process that keeps them ever so busy and how he has updated his sound. This interview with Ricky Phillips first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in February 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Rock is alive and well and Todd Kerns is proof of that statement. He is a very busy bass player taking the stage with many bands including Slash, featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, Toque, Black Bird Angles and many more.Join us as we hear about Todd’s journey and influences, his gear and his plans for the future.This interview with Todd Kerns first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in September 2023Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

I am always learning new details about Bass history when I get the opportunity to talk with seasoned players like Tony Newton. Tony, a Detroit native, came up in the golden years of Motown and laid down the low end for countless performers and studio sessions; he has performed on over 25 gold and platinum hit recordings.As time went by, and the whole Detroit scene dwindled, Tony relocated to LA where he worked a busy schedule, even going back to school to learn about music theory and composition.Over the years he performed on many historic hit recordings and tours with Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson(music Director), the Temptations, Aretha Franklin, The Funk Brothers and more, as well as working with veteran rock guitarist, Gary Moore in the British group G-Force.Presently, Tony is super busy and on the verge of releasing a movie titled “Mars Quest” among his numerous other projects.Join me as we get to enjoy all the history and knowledge that Tony has to share along with the details about his new Signature bass from BITE Guitars named “The  Punchtown Bass”.The Golden Years of Motown With Bassist Tony Newton first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine December 2023Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Bluegrass music has had a very solid following over many years and I am always happy to hear from one of the pioneers in that genre.Travis Book plays bass for the Grammy award-winning band “The Infamous Stringdusters” and has recently released his first solo album “Love and Other Strange Emotions”. As if he wasn’t busy enough, Travis also hosts a podcast, Plays a Jerry Garcia music show with Guitarist Andy Falco, and is constantly gigging locally in his neck of the woods.Interview With the - The Infamous Stringdusters Bassist, Travis Book - first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in February 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

I am on social media a lot and one bass player who I come across often is Vittorio Longobardi from Italy. Vittorio has the look of a serious rocker, (and that is his most preferred genre) but he is extremely versatile and is comfortable on both electric and upright bass. In addition to Vittorio’s many performances, he finds time to teach as well. This is one very busy bass player!Join me as we hear about Vittorio’s musical journey and his many projects, how he gets his sound, and his plans for the future.Interview With Bassist Vittorio Longobardi first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine  in February 2023Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

This Will Lee and Binky Griptite interview will be referenced in decades to come. It’s a conversation between two ”low-end” visionaries that have been championed and celebrated in small pockets of praise over the years by those that are hip enough to be “in the know”. Luckily we are sharing the magic with you all today for this special edition of “The Groove Within” we present to you the legendary Will Lee and Binky Griptite!The Will Lee and Binky Griptite Interview First Appeared in the April 2023 Issue of Bass Musician MagazineGo to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Those of us who were around back in the 70’s remember how certain songs on the radio resonated with us. It turns out that many of these iconic melodies came from Foreigner and they were part of our personal soundtracks! After all these years, the band is going as strong as ever with Jeff Pilson firing away on bass midstream into a 2-year farewell tour. I am excited to be able to bring you all the details about Jeff’s musical Journey, the farewell tour in progress, how he gets his sound and his plans for the future.This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in January 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Time really flies when you are having fun! Just over a decade ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing Michel “Labex” Labaki for our July 2013 cover.At that time, much of our conversation concerned his personal approach to bass playing and his techniques. Fast forward to now and I am pleased to discover Michel’s new endeavor, the Labex Funk Project.Join me as we meet the band:Kynion Lanier on vocalsPablo Batista on percussionJake Brightman on GuitarDaniel Gonzalez on DrumsAnd Michel “Labex”Labaki on bassAs a bonus, we have the band’s producer Phillippe Dib in on this video chat as well.This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in January 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

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I am pretty sure that everyone is aware of Malcom-Jamal Warner’s work as an actor. What may be less known is his work as a director, poet, musician, and most importantly for us, a bass player. With four albums of his own, Grammy nominations and wins, as well as a sizable amount of ongoing live gigs, Malcolm is dedicating a serious amount of his attention to his music.Join me as we hear about Malcom’s musical journey, projects, his gear choices, and plans for the future.Here is Malcom-Jamal Warner!This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in January 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

In this January 2024 video podcast, JGT's Bob Bakert talks to guitarist Dave Stryker about his new album, "Groove Street" as well as other new projects.Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

I had the opportunity to listen to a great album titled Basso Profondissimo 2  back in May of 2022 and I am pleased to finally chat with the musician behind this unique body of melodies, Richard Ford. Richard plays bass and composes, produces, and is an Emmy award-winning music editor. You might have heard his work while watching your favorite movies or television series.Join me as we hear about Richard’s musical journey, his work on the Bass Profondissiom series, how he gets his sound, and his plans for the future.This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in April 2023Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

In this JGT Podcast, Bob Bakert talks to guitarist David Becker about his many different styles and his unique approach to performance.Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

In this exclusive Jazz Guitar Today video podcast, editor Bob Bakert speaks with master luthier Theo Scharpach and jazz guitarist Ted Ludwig. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

In this exclusive Jazz Guitar Today podcast, editor Bob Bakert speaks with the jazz guitarist Fareed Haque. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

JGT's Bob Bakert talks to veteran music journalist and author Bill Milkowski about all things jazz guitar.Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.