Scott Hilzik and Beth Marlis Discuss Jimmy Wyble Project

I always love meeting young bass players, as they represent the future of our beloved instrument.Recently, we heard from Cara Richard, a dedicated bassist who has been playing for nearly two years. In that time, she’s been diligently learning a wide range of songs and sharing her progress on social media. As she embarks on what I hope will be a long and rewarding musical journey, I thought it would be great to hear directly from her.Join me as we explore Cara’s development on the bass, her learning process, how she crafts her tone, and her aspirations for the future.Meet Cara Richard.Photo credit: Guy RichardThis interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in June 2025Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

In this podcast, JGT's Bob Bakert speaks with Scott Hilzik and Beth Marlis about a new project - arranging Jimmy Wyble's music for piano.Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

I have known the very versatile Joseph Patrick Moore for a very long time and I have been following his exceptional work for many years.If you’ve been keeping up, you may have noticed his latest endeavor, BassLessons.tv, a fantastic new bass education platform we highlighted just last month.Currently, Joseph is holding down the low end and serving as Assistant Musical Director for Cirque du Soleil’s Las Vegas production of Mystère.Join me as we dive into Joseph Patrick Moore’s inspiring musical journey and explore all the exciting projects he’s working on now.Also, if you are coming to Las Vegas make sure to check out Mystère!Photo Credits Roberto Reyes, Regina Trias, Courtesy of Joseph Patrick Moore, Courtesy of Cirque du SoleilThis interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in April 2025Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Jazz Guitar Today talks to guitarist Don Felder about his love of jazz, his new album and tour, and playing onstage with Jimmy Page in the front row!Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

If you are a fan of Ska/Punk/Reggae, you are eagerly awaiting the release of the Kilograms’ new album “Beliefs & Thieves”, due to be released on April 4th of this year.Behind every high-energy band, is a talented bass player… and for the Kilograms, that would be Joe Gittleman.Join me as we hear about Joe’s musical journey, how he gets his sound, the whole Kilograms story, and their plans for the future.This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in March 2025Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Derek Jones and I go way back—think Myspace days! We’d been in touch for quite a while before finally meeting up at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas to catch the Cirque du Soleil masterpiece, KA, about fourteen years ago. Luckily, we scored some exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and got an inside look at Derek’s journey during that time.Flash forward to today, and Derek has been holding it down on bass for KA for over two decades, crushing well over 8,000 shows!But that’s just the tip of the iceberg… he’s also been recording his own album, jamming with countless bands, diving into creative projects, contributing to Bass Musician Magazine, repping the gear he endorses, and being an awesome family man.I figured it was about time we caught up… so without further ado, here’s Derek Jones!This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in May 2025Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

I was recently introduced to an incredible project by The Funeral Portrait called Greetings From Suffocate City, and it instantly caught my attention. It was so intriguing that I had to chat with their bassist, Robert Weston. Since forming in 2014, the band has been pouring their heart into their music... and this latest project feels like the powerful culmination of all those years of hard work and dedication.Join me as we hear about Robert’s musical journey, details about this cool project, how he gets his sound, how his bass got teeth marks, and the band’s plans for the future!Photo: Nathan Rogers / IG @_nathanrogersThis interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in April 2025Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

I’ve always loved listening to Bluegrass music, and I especially enjoy chatting with their bass players. Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ronnie Simpkins, the bassist for The Seldom Scene, a renowned Bluegrass band from Bethesda, MD.The band just released their new album, “Remains to Be Scene,” in March 2025 (available on Amazon.com).Join me as we hear all about Ronnie’s musical journey, how he gets his sound, details about his band, and their plans for the future.Photos Credit: Mike Raymond, Jeromie Stephens, and courtesy of Ronnie SimpkinsThis interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in April 2025Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

JGT's Bob Bakert talks to Jeanne Pisano, Beth Marlis, and John Storie about John Pisano.Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Guitarist Bobby Broom talks to JGT about a new recording by the Chicago Jazz Orchestra, More Amor: A Tribute to Wes Montgomery.Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.