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Gary Willis

Born: March 28, 1957

With a career spanning more than 45 years, Gary Willis has released 5 solo CD’s, 10 as co-leader of Tribal Tech and has been a part of a multitude of other projects including playing alongside Wayne Shorter, Allan Holdsworth, Hubert Laws and many others. His own works include legends Dennis Chambers, Steve Tavaglione, Bob Berg, Gergo Borlai, Kirk Covington and Scott Kinsey.

January 1, 2019 Ibanez announced the release of the 20th Anniversary Gary Willis signature model fretless bass (GWB20th). Featuring a “Tequila Sunrise” sunburst finish, the bass is constructed with an ash top, basswood body, a sunburst finished ramp and headstock as well as the unique Sure-grip tuners that have graced the Willis signature line since the beginning. Also new to this limited edition version of the GWB is the Aguilar DCB pickup and OBP-2 preamp. The bass has evolved over the years with subtle improvements and has expanded to offer three different models, the GWB35, GWB205 and the GWB1005. The GWB20th limited edition release was celebrated at the annual Bass Bash event (Jan. 25th, bassbash.com) during NAMM week in Anaheim, California.

Bill Evans Sax, Greg Howe, Niacin and Joe Zawinul

by Len Davis
December 17, 2023

From the Netherlands drummer, Sebastiaan Cornelissen with Gary Willis, Saxophonist Bill Evans, and guitarist's John Scofield and Greg Howe. Power Trio Niacin, Joe Zawinul, Scott Kinsey. Melbourne guitarist Brett Garsed with Mojo, and bassist Benny Rietveld from Mystery Of Faith. Playlist Sebastian Cornelissen-Gary Willis-Lalle Larson “ON" from Timeline (Munich Records) 00:00 Bill Evans “Midnight ...

The '90s with John McLaughlin, Allan Holdsworth, Gary Willis and Chad Wackerman

by Len Davis
November 26, 2023

More from Chick Corea Elektrik Band, then a feature on '90s music with John McLaughlin from The Promise, Allan Holdsworth  Warsaw Summer Jazz Days, bassist Gary Willis No Sweat, Heavy Machinery with Anders Johansson and Chad Wackerman with Scream. Playlist Chick Corea Elektrik Band “Got A Match" from The Future Is Now (Candid) 00:00 John McLaughlin “Jazz Jungle" ...

Canadian bands The Code and Spaced Out, Jasper Van't Hof't and MSM Schmidt

by Len Davis
July 30, 2023

Canadian bands The Code and Spaced Out with some progressive rock, Banned from Utopia and Miles Davis from Decoy. Dutch pianist Jasper Van't Hof, and German keyboard player and composer MSM Schmidt. Also, Uncle Moe's Space Ranch featuring Dennis Chambers andGary Willis plus Brett Garsed from Dark Matter. Playlist The Code “Corner Pocket" from ...

Funky Jazz Fusion with emphasis on the bass

by Len Davis
May 5, 2023

Funky jazz fusion from John Scofield, Oteil Burbridge, Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Brian Bromberg and Gary Willis.Playlist John Scofield “Boogie Stupid" from Uberjam Deux (Emarcy) 00:00 Steve Smith-Oteil Burbridge “Pinkys Revenge" from The Strangers Hand (Tone Centre) 05:11 Brian Bromberg “Uh-Huh" from Thicker Than Water (Artistry Music) 10:30 George Duke “Fuzzion" from Night after ...

Weather Report, Tribal Tech, Nguyen Le and Claudio Scolari Project

by Len Davis
April 7, 2023

Weather Report and bands they influenced, including Sixun, Tribal Tech, Gary Willis. New and recent releases with Nguyen Le, Claudio Scolari, Donny McCaslin.Playlist Weather Report “Corner Pocket" from Live in London 1983 (Angel Air) 00:00 Sixun “Djou Djou" from Nomads Land (Polygram) 06:51 Tribal Tech “You May Remember Me" from Mysterious Voyages-Tribute To Weather ...

Bassist Gary Willis, Alex Machacek and a feature on Tone Centre records

by Len Davis
November 20, 2022

Jeff Sipe Trio, Gary Willis, FAT, John McLaughlin. Plus a feature on Tone Centre Records with Vital Tech Tones 2, Cause and Effect, Uncle Moe's Space Ranch and Extraction .Playlist Jeff Sipe-Trio “Home Town" from Jeff Sipe Trio (Abstract Logix) 00:00 Gary Willis “Disconnectivity" from Retro (Abstract Logix) 07:14 FAT “Holiday In Tamelin" from ...

Continuing our visit to the '90s with Bob Berg, Adam Holzman and Tom Coster

by Len Davis
July 17, 2022

Continuing with our visit to the '90s with the late Bob Berg, Adam Holzman, Steps Ahead, Gary Willis and the late Allan Holdsworth.Playlist Bob Berg “Silverado" from Back Roads (Denon) 00:00 Adam Holzman “Iron Curtain" from The Big Picture (Escapade) 05:49 Bill Evans “Whisky Talk" from Starfish and the Moon (Escapade) 11:30 Steps Ahead ...

Virgil Donati Antoine Fafard Brett Garsed and Alain Caron

by Len Davis
March 6, 2022

Two Australian musicians are featured today. drummer Virgil Donati and guitarist Brett Garsed. Also bassist Antoine Fafard and Gary Willis.Playlist The New Tony Williams Lifetime “Snake Oil" from Believe It (CBS) 00:00 Virgil Donati “Red Air" from In This Life (Gildon) 07:09 Antoine Fafard"The Seventh Extinction" from Borromean Odyssey (Timeless Momentum) 14:19 Brett Garsed"Big ...

The 4 Korners, Jeff Sipe Trio, Gary Willis and Hiromi

by Len Davis
February 6, 2022

A new release from The 4 Korners, plus Jeff Sipe Trio, Gary Willis, and Hiromi.Playlist The 4 Korners “Arcade Nights" from Arcade Nights (Self Produced) 00:00 Band Of Other Brothers “Babko from City Of Cranes (Self Produced) 06:20 Jeff Sipe Trio"Lightning Man" from Jeff Sipe Trio (Abstract Logix) 12:39 Gary Willis “Disconnectivity" from Retro ...