Results for "Victor Wooten"

Rhapsody In Blue

By Bela Fleck

Label: Self Produced/Thirty Tigers
Released: 2024
Track listing: Rhapsody in Blue(grass); Rhapsody in Blue(s); Unidentified Piece for Banjo; Rhapsody in Blue; Rialto Ripples.

Take Five with Guitarist Jacob Johnson

by AAJ Staff
August 8, 2024

Meet Jacob Johnson Since dropping out of college in 2007, Jacob Johnson has journeyed across the country in six minivans (so far), captivating audiences with his highly caffeinated brand of acoustic guitar playing. Known for his energetic performances, Jacob has had the privilege of sharing the stage with Grammy winners like Tommy Emmanuel, and Victor Wooten, ...

Bill Evans, John Escreet, David Garfield and John Pena

by Len Davis
June 30, 2024

New releases: Jermaine Hall, DarWin, Roman Bondarenko and Argentinian band A 18. John Escreet, Bill Evans Sax with Victor Wooten. David Garfield, John Pena and Michiel Stekelenburg. Plus the new one from Gavin Harrison and Antoine Fafard. Playlist Jermaine Hall “Keep Left" from Ideology (Self Produced) 00:00 DarWin “The Sun" from Steps On The ...

Mike Stern, Jeff Ray, Alex Milella, Andy Summers and Chick Corea

by Len Davis
May 26, 2024

Mike Stern These Times, Jeff Ray, Italian guitarist Alex Milella, Bad Dog U, and Andy Summers Earth And Sky. Greg Howe, Victor Wooten, Dennis Chambers and Chick Corea.Playlist Ring “Que Buen Pantelon" from Ring (Self Produced) 00:00 Mike Stern “Last One Down" from These Times (ESC) 07:32 Jeff Ray “Cinnamon Lenses" from The Walkup ...

Bela Fleck: Rhapsody In Blue

by Doug Collette
February 12, 2024

It's a long way from India to Broadway, but Bela Fleck makes the journey in high style for Rhapsody in Blue. It follows the altogether exotic As We Speak (Thirty Tigers, 2023), the combination of which further a case for the banjoist/composer/bandleader as an eclectic musical explorer comparable to Pat Metheny. Beginning in the ...

Victor Bailey: Kid Logic

by Mike Jacobs
January 26, 2024

The late Victor Bailey probably missed out on much of the acclaim he was due, first by having to succeed the legendary Jaco Pastorius in the Weather Report bass chair and then later being somewhat upstaged by another virtuosic bass-playing “Victor"--(Victor Wooten). But if Bailey was relegated to being the “other Victor," it wasn't for lack ...

Bereket Abebe

Bereket Abebe, born in 1997, is a highly accomplished jazz bassist known for his funk, slap, and melodic playing style. Originally from Ethiopia, Bereket grew up surrounded by a rich church musical center, which heavily influenced his passion for jazz.

From a young age, Bereket was drawn to the deep, resonant sound of the bass and began learning the instrument in his early teens. He quickly excelled, impressing local musicians with his natural talent and ability to effortlessly hold down the rhythm section.

In his early twenties, Bereket moved to Addis Ababa City to pursue a career in jazz. He immersed himself in the city's vibrant jazz scene and began collaborating with some of the finest musicians in the genre. His intricate yet groovy bass lines became sought after, and he soon found himself in high demand for live performances and recording sessions.

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 ...

Crescent Super Band

Active since: 2000

The Crescent Super Band comprises many of the nation's most acclaimed jazz musicians, ages 15–18. DownBeat Magazine has repeatedly named the 20-piece group the best youth jazz ensemble and top big band in the world with 28 Utah Best of State Awards (Best Professional Band, Best Vocal/Instrumental Group, Best Rock/Blues Soloist, Best Youth Performing Group), 2 Utah Best of State Statue Awards for Arts & Entertainment, and 22 prestigious DownBeat Magazine Awards.

The band has worked with many of the biggest names in music, including members of The Killers, Toto, Journey, AC/DC, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, the Saturday Night Live Band, and jazz legends like Wynton and Branford Marsalis, Trombone Shorty, Herbie Hancock, Randy Brecker, and others. However, one of the crowning performances of the band's career was their headlining debut at Carnegie Hall in May of 2013.

S'Low Down

By Bass Extremes

Label: Vix Records
Released: 2022
Track listing: Ready, Set, Slow; Home Bass; The Chrome Addict; Mess That Up?; Ping Pong; Oh Tell Billy; Patchwork; Silent Night In Tunisia; Just-in Time; S’Low Down.