ICMP Announces 2010 Bass Scholarships
The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) has teamed up with Musicman and Bass Guitar Magazine to announce the launch of the 2010 bass scholarships program. The ICMP offers a one year...
View ArticleJanek Gwizdala: Live Loop Jam
We’re getting excited about winter NAMM next week, and here’s a warm-up… bassist Janek Gwizdala performing at the TC Electronic booth during last year’s winter NAMM show. For more on Janek, visit his...
View ArticleJanek Gwizdala Releases Limited Time Live Album
Janek Gwizdala has released Live at the 55bar-Special Collector’s Edition, a limited time release of 14 previously unheard tracks from the live performances at 55bar in New York. Other recordings from...
View ArticleMatthew Lowrie: Four Brothers Bass Loop Jam
Bassist and Facebook friend Matthew Lowrie shared this video with us. Lowrie is performing (and teaching) Janek Gwizdala‘s “Four Brothers”. Near the end of the video, Lowrie breaks down the melody, if...
View ArticleHadrien Feraud Bass Solo
Here’s a clip of French fusion bassist Hadrien Feraud jamming out some solo bass ideas on his signature Ken Smith 5-string. The video was shot by fellow bass monster Janek Gwizdala before he...
View ArticleJanek Gwizdala and Justin Vasquez Launch The Live Archive Podcast
If discovering new music is your thing, then you’ll want to check out the newly launched podcast by bassist Janek Gwizdala and saxophonist Justin Vasquez. The podcast, named “The Live Archive”,...
View ArticleJanek Gwizdala – Live Solo Bass: NAMM 2012
Janek Gwizdala took the stage at TC Electronic’s booth during the NAMM 2012 show, and wowed the crowd with his solo bass awesomeness. The performance starts with a nice laid back groove, and continues...
View ArticleJanek Gwizdala Releases “It Only Happens Once”
Janek Gwizdala has released his fourth album as a leader, the 10-song It Only Happens Once. The album features drummers Jojo Mayer and Mark Guiliana, saxophonists John Ellis and Justin Vasquez and...
View ArticleFodera Announces Janek Gwizdala Signature Imperial Model Bass
Fodera is now offering a Janek Gwizdala Signature Imperial model, based on Gwizdala’s own bass. Hand-built in Fodera’s New York shop, the 5-string bass sports a 33? scale and comes tuned E to C. The...
View ArticleJanek Gwizdala Band: Live in London
Amazingly great stuff here, with a “Dave Marks bootleg” video of bassist Janek Gwizdala and his band performing live back in 2009. The band also includes Jojo Mayer on drums, Oli Rockberger on keys and...
View ArticleJanek Gwizdala Releases “You’re a Musician. Now What?” eBook
Bassist Janek Gwizdala has released You’re a Musician. Now What?, a new instructional ebook aimed at teaching musicians modern day skill sets to make it in the music business. The book focuses on...
View ArticleRandy Brecker Band with Janek Gwizdala: Above and Below
Over the weekend, Kevin and I attended Gerald Veasley’s Bass Bootcamp. There were a lot of highlights, and one of them was having dinner with bassist Janek Gwizdala. I was already a Janek fan before I...
View ArticleTrack by Track: Janek Gwizdala Talks “Theatre by the Sea”
Janek Gwizdala is staying ahead of his goal of putting out an album every year with the release of Theatre by the Sea. His third record in 18 months, the album features nine tracks of the bassist’s own...
View ArticleJanek Gwizdala Launches Bass String Donation Campaign
There’s something beautiful about the bass playing community that you just don’t find in the rest of the music world. The sense of camaraderie and willingness to help others out is a hallmark of true...
View ArticleJanek Gwizdala: “Once I Knew” Live
Back in May, Janek Gwizdala performed with Bob Reynolds, Alan Pasqua and Peter Erskine at the Blue Whale in Los Angeles. This tune, “Once I Knew” features an incredible intro by Janek, who eventually...
View ArticleJanek Gwizdala Announces Ultimate Play Alongs App
Practicing will be taken to a whole new level with Ultimate Play Alongs, a new app that will be available for iOS and Android devices. The app, created by bassist Janek Gwizdala and drummer Louie...
View ArticleJanek Gwizdala Publishes “All The Good Stuff – How I Practice” Instructional...
Janek Gwizdala has a new instructional book out. All the Good Stuff – How I Practice revolves around his practice regimen, and the book is full on getting the most out of your instrument, your hands...
View ArticleJanek Gwizdala: “Day Tripper” Solo Bass Arrangement
Last year, the No Treble crew got the chance to check out and visit with all the great bassists at Gerald Veasley’s Bass Boot Camp. One of the evenings included a Beatles tribute concert with each of...
View ArticleJanek Gwizdala Releases “Motion Picture”
Janek Gwizdala has released his sixth album as a leader, entitled . The instrumental album features a core trio of Gwizdala, guitarist Nir Felder, and drummer Gary Husband with guest keyboardist Jeff...
View ArticlePeter Erskine’s Latest Features Janek Gwizdala on Bass
Drummer Peter Erskine, known for his work with a variety of artists and his days in the great fusion band Weather Report, has released a new album, Dr. Um, that takes him back to the kind of drumming...
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