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
173 episodes
Entrevista Con el Bajista Daniel Gazmuri
Me encanta ponerme al día con nuestros bajistas de América Latina, y me da muchísimo gusto volver a presentarles al talentoso bajista chileno Daniel Gazmuri.La última vez que conversamos fue en 2022, cuando nos compartió las noved...
Interview With Drivin N Cryin Bassist, Tim Neilsen
Get ready for a conversation with one of Southern rock’s enduring forces, Tim Neilsen. For over 35 years, Drivin N Cryin has been delivering a powerful blend of grit, melody, and heart, and they’re not slowing down anytime soon. With their bran...
Artist Update With The Revivalists’ Bassist George Gekas
It’s hard to believe that I’ve been chatting with George Gekas, bassist for The Revivalists, for more than a decade. Over the years, we’ve connected during some of the band’s biggest moments, and now they’re preparing to release their sixth ful...
Interview With Bassist Ellen Alaverdyan and Guitarist Hovak Alaverdyan
Back in May 2021, I had the pleasure of speaking with a talented nine-year-old bassist named Ellen Alaverdyan, who was just beginning to make waves in the music world (
The Definitive Biography: Blow By Blow, The Jeff Beck Story
Jazz Guitar Today's Bob Bakert talks to Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill about their new book, Blow By Blow, The Jeff Beck Story.
David Becker Planets 2026
Guitarist David Becker talks to JGT's Bob Bakert about his latest project, Planets 2026.
Giuseppe Continenza Talks To Jazz Guitar Today - June 2026
Giuseppe Continenza is widely regarded as one of the most active and respected guitarists on the Italian and European jazz scene. He began his musical studies with classical training at the Academy in Pescara, Italy, before continuing his jazz ...
Interview With Bassist Alex Blake
Originally from Panama, bassist Alex Blake arrived in the United States at a young age and, under the guidance of his father, found his lifelong voice in the bass. What began as an early immersion in Latin music grew into a career that h...
Interview With Bassist Tom Doyle
Since 2012, Tom Doyle has been holding down the low end for UK alt-rock heavyweights Don Broco, helping to shape the band’s groove-driven, genre-blurring sound into one of the most distinctive in modern British rock. With thundero...
Bassist Nathan East, Echoes of a Lineage
For decades, we’ve had the privilege of following the remarkable career of Nathan East, listening closely to his albums, tracking his milestones with Yamaha Instruments, and watching his evolving partnership with Laney Amplification with great ...
Interview With Bassist Leo Lyons
Few musicians can claim they were present at the birth of the electric bass, and even fewer can say they helped shape what came next. Leo Lyons has been playing bass for more than half a century, standing at the crossroads of innova...
Interview with Bassist Cheikh Ndoye, Laying Down the Genetic Tones
For nearly seventeen years, we’ve followed the ever-evolving journey of bassist Cheikh Ndoye, watching with admiration as his musical vision continues to deepen and expand. Each project has revealed a restless curiosity and a commitment to soun...
Interview With Bassist Richard Vernon
For more than four decades, British bassist Richard Vernon has been a quietly formidable presence in rock music. Cutting his teeth on the UK scene in the early 1980s, he’s carved out a reputation for groove, grit, and unshakeable musical instin...
Alex Skolnick, Both Jazz And Metal Chops
Alex Skolnick is well known among the metal circles - but it's evident he has jazz chops too. Jazz Guitar Today talks to Alex in this podcast - and JGT's Joe Barth goes in-depth in this interview.
Interview With Bassist Pär Sundström
This month, we have a real treat for all you metal fans out there! Joining us is none other than Pär Sundström, the powerhouse bassist and co-founding member of Sabaton, a band many consider to be the #1 global power metal act in ...
Interview With Bassist Noah Young
Hailing from the heart of New Orleans, bassist Noah Young has been a remarkably busy and continually evolving force in today’s music scene. Fresh off the release of his highly anticipated solo album Noah (September 26, 2025), he’s step...
Interview With Bassist Mauricio Morales
It’s always exciting to know that there are musicians dedicated to keeping jazz alive, evolving, and pushing its boundaries forward. Bassist Mauricio Morales stands at the forefront of today’s contemporary jazz movement, and his upcoming album,...
Interview With Quadvium Bassists Jeroen Thesseling and Steve Di Giorgio
Have you ever wondered what a Progressive Rock/fusion band with two bassists would sound like? Well, wonder no more… the answer is Quadvium! And they’re making waves with their brand-new album, “Tetradom.”Quadvium br...
Jazz Guitar Today Checks In With Our Friend Jimmy Bruno, January 2026
Exclusive video interview to start off 2026, JGT's Bob Bakert checks in with Jimmy Bruno.
The Active Schedule of Portland Guitarist John Stowell
JGT's Bob Bakert talks to guitarist John Stowell.
Interview With Bassist Andrew Bently
What do you get when you blend raw Rock & Roll with a dose of Southern soul? You get Jet Black Roses!Hailing from Georgia, this powerhouse trio, featuring the talented Andrew Bently on bass, has been making serious waves, an...
Interview With Erick “Maverick” Coomes, Following the Spirit
I’m sure many of you will remember that I had the pleasure of chatting with Lettuce bassist Erick “Maverick” Coomes just last year, where we covered a ton of great material. (If you missed it, you can check out that interview here>...
Interview With Bassist Mike Pope, Preserving A Family Music Legacy
We’ve had the pleasure of talking with Mike Pope for years now… exploring his innovative contributions to bass electronics, spending a day with him as an educator at Berklee, and of course, enjoying his phenomenal performances both live and on ...
