Guitar and Bass Conversations

JGT's Bob Bakert talks to guitarist Ed Cherry about recent projects and tours.  
Photo by Mike Oria.

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Siempre es emocionante descubrir la obra y la musica de uno de nuestros hermanos latinoamericanos. Tuve la oportunidad de charlar con el bajista Chileno Ben Mortiz recientemente y enterarme de muchos de los detalles de su carrera musical y vida en general.

Vengansen conmigo a conocer este titan del bajo directamente de su país natal.

 Aqui esta Ben Mortiz.

This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine, July 2023

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Very interestingly, there are creative musical pockets around the country. One such creative area is on the East Coast in the New Jersey area. In the midst of this musical swirl, bassist Brenda Sauter has been laying down the low end for a number of bands including The Feelies and Wild Carnation.

It is exciting that both bands have some very cool stuff going on right now so join me as we get the details from Brenda along with her musical journey and future plans.

Header and Video Photo Credits: John Baumgartner, Chris Methven, John Bruce, Rich Barnes

This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine, Aug 28, 2023

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Growing up in a musical family on the south side of Chicago and playing alongside diverse world-class artists has provided profound musical insight and inspiration which can only be heard in the music of Darryl Jones.

After several years gigging around the Chicago music scene, Darryl’s international recording and touring career took flight at age 21, with jazz icon Miles Davis. Gigs with Sting, Herbie Hancock, Peter Gabriel, Madonna, Eric Clapton, and others soon followed, and since ‘93 he’s been the bassist for the Rolling Stones. When his schedule permits, he performs with other artists, co-leads a couple of bands, serves the legacy of The Chief with the Miles Electric Band; and in 2017 he debuted The Darryl Jones Project.

Besides touring and recording, Darryl keeps busy writing music, including composing the score for an award-winning film. He continues his education and was selected to participate in the Sundance Institute’s famed Music & Sound Design Lab at Skywalker Ranch in 2017.  He teaches classes and conducts clinics around the world, and in 2014 he founded Jones Musical Instruments to craft custom basses and guitars.

Visit online at darryljones.com

Originally published in Bass Musician Magazine, Feb 1, 2023

Cover Photo, Greg Vorobiov
Video Editing, Ryan Hanratty @ Frosted Green Productions

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In this exclusive JGT interview, John Scofield talks to JGT's Bob Bakert about his new album, "Uncle John's Band" - Release: October 13, 2023

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Without question, Stu Hamm is one of the greatest bass players of our time.

For over a decade we have stayed in touch and I was thrilled to hear that he recently released his latest album “Hold Fast”. The album is another masterpiece and is sure to be enjoyed by bass players and the general public alike. (Make sure you check out my review of “Hold Fast”)

Join me as Stu shares the details about this wonderful piece of work, his plans for the future and details on how he gets his deep, rich tone.

Here is Stu….

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In this Jazz Guitar Today interview, guitarist and educator Sean McGowan shares ten albums that influenced his approach to solo guitar.

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In this exclusive interview, guitarist Sean McGowan talks to Jazz Guitar Today about his new album, "Portmanteau" and explains how he combined different elements and influences to create something new.

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Exclusive podcast in remembrance of Pat Martino's birthday, August 25.  Jazz Guitar Today's Bob Bakert talks to Joe Donofrio about managing Pat Martino for over 21 years.

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Guitarist Dave Stryker talks to Jazz Guitar Today and shares some advice to help make it as a musician.

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