Bakithi Kumalo is a name that you may or may not have really heard. However, he is a bass that you have certainly heard. Most people will instantly know his forward/backward bass fill on “You Can Call Me Al”, from Paul Simon’s landmark album “Graceland” (to which he contributed to entirely). In addition to that [...]

I have been a Mike Inez fan for a very long time. Mike was born on May 14, 1966 (Happy belated Birthday Mike!) in San Fernando, CA and started out playing guitar and saxophone at an early age. It was a real treat to sit down and get to know him through this interview…he is [...]

Note – The first part of this interview can be found here: http://www.bassfrontiersmag.com/nashville-bassist-dennis-crouch-part-one
JT: Dennis, I know you had done a few very popular movie soundtracks over the past couple of years; what were they?
DC: Well let’s see, there was Oh Brother Where Art Thou, Cold Mountain was one, and Walk the Line was another. [...]

by Brent-Anthony Johnson
How can I describe Los Angeles-based composer, experimental music icon, all-around nice guy and über bad-boy fretless bassist Steuart Liebig? HMMM… that’s truly one for the books, folks. I first met Steuart in ’00 when I was looking for a couple bassists to study with via e-mail. After several really cool conversations, though [...]

We all know Lee Sklar, James Taylor’s bassist, Phil Collins’ bassist, Toto’s bassist, the list could go on and on. If you haven’t heard of him (I’ve heard that under a rock is a great place to live in this economic climate), you’ve heard him play. Actually, you’ve probably copied one or more of [...]

There’s nothing crazier than watching Quintin Berry play the bass upside-down like a violin, no doubt about it. It’s always strange when you hear someone play an instrument so well, and then you find out how the way they do it is nothing like what you’ve ever understood to be feasible. Still, that kind of [...]

Dennis Crouch: From Mailman to Top Bassman – Part One
By John Terrence
I recently had the pleasure of spending some time with one of my favorite bass players, Dennis Crouch. Dennis is currently about the most in-demand upright bass player in Nashville. Versed in many music styles he’s worked with the likes of Johnny [...]

Uriah Duffy is the epitome of the working bassist! He hails from Rhode Island and is very well versed in many different playing styles. It was a real pleasure to sit down and talk with him about his many projects, not to mention playing in arguably the greatest rock band in the world, “Whitesnake.” It [...]

I first met Keith Horne at a bar I played at here in Nashville called “The Stagecoach.” I was blown away when I heard him play, not only was he great, he was playing upside down and left-handed. On a side note, guitarist Brent Mason used to play with the Don Kelly Band at the [...]

Bass Frontiers Magazine And Lakland Basses Present The New Years Giveaway!
Lakland bass guitars are among the market’s most well respected instruments, favored by discerning players and professional artists worldwide. Since the introduction of the flagship model in the mid 1990′s, Lakland basses have been recognized for their tone, playability, and construction. On January 10th, 2010, [...]