Niklas Lukassen is a German bassist, composer, and doctoral researcher splitting his time between London and Berlin. His bandleader debut album Still Waters releases February 20th on Kurt Rosenwinkel’s Heartcore Records with liner notes by Ron Carter. The quartet features Ben Van Gelder on saxophone, Kit Downes on piano, and Francesco Ciniglio on drums, with… Continue reading 1134: Still Waters – The Art of Bass with Niklas Lukassen
Category: Jazz Bassists
1133: Bird Watching and Bass Lines – A Conversation with Jon Henriksson
Jon Henriksson is a Stockholm-based double bassist and composer who has become one of the leading voices in the contemporary Scandinavian jazz scene. Born in 1996 in Gothenburg, his path to the bass started when a high school big band director gave him just two months to learn the instrument for a Christmas concert. His… Continue reading 1133: Bird Watching and Bass Lines – A Conversation with Jon Henriksson
1131: 8 Weeks to the Jam Session – First Notes to Walking Like a Pro with Matt Rybicki
Matt Rybicki is a jazz bassist, author, and educator who helps bassists of all levels master jazz bass. Through his online courses and YouTube channel, Matt makes jazz bass education accessible to students worldwide. His new course, 8 Weeks to the Jam Session: First Notes to Walking Like a Pro, takes beginners from their first… Continue reading 1131: 8 Weeks to the Jam Session – First Notes to Walking Like a Pro with Matt Rybicki
1128: Hannah Marks on Finding Her Voice
Hannah Marks is a bassist, composer, and educator living in New York City. She has performed at festivals including the Detroit Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, and Kennedy Center, and currently leads an acoustic jazz quartet featuring NYC’s most in-demand musicians. Hannah teaches at prestigious programs including Interlochen, Stanford Dance Workshop, and Jazz Camp… Continue reading 1128: Hannah Marks on Finding Her Voice
1126: Adam Kubota on Postmodern Jukebox and beyond
In this episode, we sit down with Adam Kubota, bassist and bandleader of the internationally acclaimed Postmodern Jukebox. Adam shares his musical journey—from studying bass with Barry Green to becoming a key figure in one of the most innovative ensembles reimagining modern pop hits with vintage flair. Enjoy, and be sure to give Adam a… Continue reading 1126: Adam Kubota on Postmodern Jukebox and beyond