EP 100 - The Bass Shed Podcast Highlights
The Bass Shed Podcast hits 100! On this very special episode, I revisit some important conversations I've had with guests over the years. Interview clips from:
EP 77 - Lance Morrison
Composer, touring and session bassist Lance Morrison has recorded/performed with Rod Stewart, Alanis Morissete, The New Radicals, Lee Ann Rhymes, Rick Springfield, Don Henley, Richard Marx, Volto, The Coors, Gavin DeGraw and more. Lance is a member of Mike Campbell’s band “Dirty Knobs”.
EP 80 - Jeff Bradetich
Jeff Bradetich is regarded as one of the leading performers and teachers of the double bass in the United States. He has won many major solo competitions, recorded six solo albums of music for double bass and piano and has been featured on radio and television throughout North and South America and Europe including CBS, CNN, BBC and NPR.
He has taught on the faculties of the University of Michigan and Northwestern University prior to his 1994 appointment as director of the largest double bass program in the world at the University of North Texas College of Music. In addition to his performance and professional experience, Bradetich has also transcribed over 100 solo works.
Jeff Bradetich was the Executive Director of The International Association of Double Bassists from 1982 - 1990, is currently the President of the Bradetich Foundation and continues to give masterclasses and educate a new generation of Double Bassists.
EP 58 - Fred Thomas
Fred Thomas grew up in the US state of Georgia. He moved to New York City in 1965 and co-founded his own band with guitarist Hearlon "Cheese" Martin. He was the bassist as well as the lead vocalist of the group.
In 1971 James Brown saw the band at Smalls Paradise club in Harlem. Brown was in search of new musicians for his own band. He did an impromptu performance with the band and decided to hire the whole group. Thomas said his band used to cover Brown's songs and that joining Brown was a smooth transition for them. He recorded on Brown's releases during 1970s. The first album titled Hot Pants was in 1971. He also recorded on releases by The J.B.'s. Many of these recordings were later sampled in hip hop music, such as "Pass the Peas", "Gimme Some More", and "Escape-ism".
Thomas performed with Brown for more than thirty years, longer than other bassists in that position. He recorded on several R&B number one hits such as "Hot Pants", "Make It Funky", and "Papa Don't Take No Mess".
EP 65 - Eric Revis
Veteran Jazz Bassist Eric Revis speaks about his latest recording “Slipknots Through A Looking Glass” and composing and recording process. Revis also speaks about artistic concepts that influence his bass playing, the nature of jazz vocabulary, his time working and recording with Brandford Marsalis and more..
EP 44 - David Hood
Studio legend! Member of “The Swampers” David Hood was the house bassist at Fame Studio an Muscle Shoals Sound. He played on countless hits with famous artists and recordings and was a major part of shaping American music.