Guitar and Bass Conversations
A podcast dedicated to conversations with today's top guitar and bass musicians.
Hosted by:
Bob Bakert, Editor jazzguitartoday.com and
Raúl Amador, Editor bassmusicianmagazine.com
Episodes
90 episodes since 2023
Artist Update With Mark Egan, Cross Currents
I am sure many of you are very familiar with Mark Egan as we have been following him and his music for many years now. The last time we chatted was in 2020...
September 16, 2024
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19:35
Artist Update With Bassist Mark Egan, Cross Currents
I am sure many of you are very familiar with Mark Egan as we have been following him and his music for many years now. The last time we chatted was in 2020...
August 31, 2024
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19:35
Interview With By the Thousands Bassist Adam Sullivan
Bassist Adam Sullivan…Hailing from Minnesota since 2012, By the Thousands has produced some serious Technical Metal/Deathcore music. Following their recent EP “The Decent”s release, I have the great opportunity to chat with...
August 24, 2024
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8:59
Will Turpin, Celebrating Collective Souls 30th Anniversary
I am sure many of you will remember my chat with Will Turpin in 2018 when he released his solo album Serengeti Drivers.
August 17, 2024
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15:07
Artist Update With Bassist Derek Frank
Many of you will remember the last time I chatted with Derek Frank was back in 2017. The main thing that impressed me was how busy Derek was and how he j...
August 10, 2024
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12:14
Jazz Guitar Today Podcast: Trey Hensley, Master Of Many Genres
Trey Hensley is the reigning IBMA guitar player of the year. He has performed with Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Earl Scruggs, Marty Stewart, and literally hundreds more household names. He is a guitar phenomenon and his list of fans are among...
August 08, 2024
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1:06:56
Let's Talk Frank Vignola’s Big Jersey Guitar Camps 2024
JGT's Bob Bakert talks to Frank Vignola, Jimmy Bruno, Ken Smith, and Joni Forte about the upcoming guitar camps.
August 07, 2024
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30:17
About The Rocky Mountain Archtop Guitar Festival 2024
JGT's Bob Bakert talks to Peter Henriksen about the Rocky Mountain Archtop Guitar Festival Sept 13 - 15, 2024
August 07, 2024
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19:26
Jazz Guitar Today Video Podcast With Bruce Forman, Aug 2024
JGT's Bob Bakert talks to guitarist Bruce Forman about a variety of subjects - video podcast August 2024.
August 06, 2024
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44:08
Interview With Bassist Edmond Gilmore
I am always impressed by the few members of our bass family who are equally proficient on upright as well as electric bass… Edmond Gilmore is one of those special individuals.While he compartmentalizes his upright playing for mostly clas...
August 03, 2024
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32:05
Interview With Bassist Danielle Nicole
Blues music has universal appeal. We all have our ups and downs and this particular musical genre often fits our reality. Just hearing that we are not alone makes us feel a bit better. Danielle Nicole writes and sings the Blues. She...
July 27, 2024
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22:44
Alternative Guitar Summit Camp in the Catskills, August 19-23, 2024
JGT's Bob Bakert talks to event organizer Joel Harrison about the Alternative Guitar Summit Camp in the Catskills, August 19-23.The Alternative Guitar Summit held in the Catskill...
July 23, 2024
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34:14
Interview With Bassist Graham Stanush
Return to Dust is keeping Grunge alive and well! They have a new self-titled album that went out on May 3rd, 2024 and will be super busy promoting this project in the near future.Graham Stanush is the bass powerhouse driving their sound ...
July 20, 2024
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15:40
Kurt Rosenwinkel Talks To Jazz Guitar Today - Video Podcast, July 2024
JGT's Bob Bakert talks to Kurt Rosenwinkel about his latest release, The Next Step- Live At Small’s 1996 and about his new book, Kurt Rosenwinkel: Ultimate Book of Compositions.
July 18, 2024
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53:22
Interview With Bassist Erick “Jesus” Coomes
It is always great to meet a super busy bassist who simply exudes a love for music and his instrument. Erick “Jesus” Coomes fits this description exactly. Hailing from Southern California, “Jesus” co-founded and plays bass for Lettuce and has f...
July 13, 2024
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28:23
JGT's Bob Bakert talks to Jon Herington and Madeleine Peyroux
JGT's Bob Bakert talks to Jon Herington and Madeleine Peyroux about a new release "Let's Walk" - available now.Jon Herington has been a part of Madeleine Peyroux's touring band for a while now (between Steely Dan tours) and the new relea...
July 09, 2024
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1:07:13
Interview With Bassist Curly Hendo
Hailing from Sydney, Australia, bassist Curly Hendo has been super busy. Starting with dance from a young age, Curly took up bass shortly after and has been going strong ever since. She has collaborated with numerous acts worldwide and is an in...
July 06, 2024
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12:30
Leland Sklar, Over Half a Century of Bass
You might remember that we had him on our cover back in 2017 and did an update when he launched his book “
June 29, 2024
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41:18
Interview With Bassist Ciara Moser
Ciara Moser and I sat down for this interview a few months after the launch of her debut album, “Blind. So what?”Blind since birth, she is a powerhouse of talent; she is not only a professional bassist, but also composes music, and is a ...
June 22, 2024
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21:03
Brian Bromberg, Paying Tribute to Scott LaFaro
Brian Bromberg is one heavy-hitting bass player and I am in awe of his talent as one of the few individuals who is equally proficient on electric and upright bass.You might remember our
June 15, 2024
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35:41
Interview With K3 Sisters Band
It is very rare when I talk to a band where all the members play bass. The K3 Sisters Band is a perfect example of a group where Kaylen, Kelsey and Kristen Kassab are all multi-instrumentalists and take turns playing bass.Hailing from Te...
June 08, 2024
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22:29
Face to Face… Suzi Quatro On Her Album With KT Tunstall
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 S...
May 14, 2024
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10:11
Interview With Finger Eleven Bassist Sean Anderson
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...
May 07, 2024
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19:07