Bass Resources by Tracy Hardy Johnson

1. Playing (less) Hurt (4.5 Stars · 2 Reviews)
   This is a site to promote Janet Horvath's book, "Playing (less) Hurt," a resource for giving performance artists knowledge to reduce injury as a result of their art.
   URL: http://www.playinglesshurt.com
   Instruction: Medical Advice · 945 Hits · Posted on 5/6/2007 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
   
2. Bassgirls.com (3.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   This new site (Fall 2005) is an ever-growing compilation of women low-enders from around the world. Interviews and photos are submitted by the artists themselves.
   URL: http://www.bassgirls.com
   Musicians: Musician Directories · 1525 Hits · Posted on 11/20/2005 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
   
3. Bluegrass '97 by Various Artists (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   An excellent recording of contemporary bluegrass performed by top-notch players with connections to the Flecktones. Awesome bass by Mark Schatz.
   URL: http://www.emusic.com/cd/10601/10601161.html
   Recordings: Bluegrass · 774 Hits · Posted on 2/15/2004 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
   
4. Little Worlds by Bela Fleck and the Flecktones (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   Superb musicianship in a "hard-to-put-in-a-box" style of music.
   URL: http://www.flecktones.com/cds.asp
   Recordings: Jazz · 550 Hits · Posted on 1/11/2004 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
   
5. MusicDojo.com (5.0 Stars · 2 Reviews)
   Take online interactive classes in bass, guitar, and music theory. Post questions to the instructors and get to know your classmates.
   URL: http://musicdojo.com
   Instruction: On-Line · 1475 Hits · Posted on 12/27/2003 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
   
6. Soundclick.com (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   This is a site where unsigned bands can upload their music and sell their CDs. It's also a place for listeners to find new bands playing their type of music.
   URL: http://www.soundclick.com
   On-Line Music: MP3 Sites · 1533 Hits · Posted on 9/26/2003 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
   
7. Tascam PocketStudio5 (5.0 Stars · 2 Reviews)
   4-track laptop-sized digital recorder, MP3 encoder, and MIDI arranger with 100 different backing tracks. Includes USB port to upload your music to the Internet.
   Equipment: Pro Audio Gear · 1263 Hits · Posted on 7/16/2003 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
   
8. Rhythm Of The Soul by The Dave Weckl Band (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   Music on the funky side of jazz! Great grooves to gitcha movin'.
   URL: http://www.emusic.com/cd/10600/10600255.html
   Recordings: Jazz · 551 Hits · Posted on 6/15/2003 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
   
9. Rendezvous In New York by Chick Corea (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
   Jazz piano master Chick Corea's 60th birthday present to himself, a compilation on 2 discs of live music with nine different groups recorded over a 3-week period in Dec. 2001.
   URL: http://www.emusic.com/cd/10755/10755457.html
   Recordings: Jazz · 436 Hits · Posted on 6/15/2003 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
   
10. Woot Camp Awakening by Various Artists (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    This CD is a compilation of music from members of Victor Wooten's first Bass/Nature Camp in the fall of 2000, made as a fundraiser for scholarships to future camps.
    URL: http://www.wavf.org/cd.htm
    Recordings: Other · 645 Hits · Posted on 3/2/2003 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
    
11. Free Ride by Dizzy Gillespie (4.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    Don't think of Dizzy as a funkmeister? Think again! This collection, written by his friend Lalo Schifrin, is funk instrumentals at their 70s best.
    URL: http://www.fantasyjazz.com
    Recordings: Funk/R&B · 1156 Hits · Posted on 3/9/2002 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
    
12. 101 Bass Tips: Stuff All The Pros Know And Use by Gary Willis (5.0 Stars · 4 Reviews)
    A must-have reference for every aspect of bass playing from soloing to amps to strings to adjusting the action. Includes CD for examples and play-along practice tracks.
    Books/Tab: Reference · 9640 Hits · Posted on 3/9/2002 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
    
13. Different Drums - Native American Music And Issues (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    Different Drums is the name of the website and also a weekly program of Native American music. Find it on your local public radio station or listen online.
    URL: http://www.differentdrums.com
    On-Line Music: Radio Sites · 1994 Hits · Posted on 2/3/2002 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
    
14. KPIG Radio - Freedom, California (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    The first commercial station to audio stream its broadcasts on the 'net, KPIG remains independent and DJ-driven. Interact with other Piggies and rate the songs online.
    URL: http://www.kpig.com
    On-Line Music: Radio Sites · 2314 Hits · Posted on 1/1/2002 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
    
15. Chicao Jazz Magazine (3.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    A local resource for some of the jazz musicians in the Chicago area, with bios, club dates and show times, and links to other Chicago area jazz sites.
    URL: http://www.chicagojazz.com
    Musicians: Musician Directories · 1754 Hits · Posted on 12/15/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
    
16. All Music (5.0 Stars · 3 Reviews)
    A comprehensive guide to artists, albums, musical styles. Includes a glossary of musical terms. Rich with hyperlinks, you can spend a <b>lot</b> of time here.
    URL: http://www.allmusic.com
    Other: Web Directories · 1361 Hits · Posted on 12/8/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
    
17. Jazz Grrls (3.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    Where are the women of jazz? Here is a listing of links to the websites of women jazz musicians all over the world.
    URL: http://www.geocities.com/bourbonstreet/2124/jazzgrrl.htm
    Musicians: Musician Directories · 1925 Hits · Posted on 11/30/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
    
18. Jennifer York, Jazz Bass (4.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    By day, she's the eye-in-the-sky traffic reporter for Channel 5 in Los Angeles. By night, she plays URB and electric bass in the York Trio, an all-female jazz ensemble.
    URL: http://www.jenniferyork.com
    Musicians: Musician Websites · 1287 Hits · Posted on 11/30/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
    
19. WBGO - Real Jazz Right Now (Newark Public Radio) (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    Another great public radio station that audiostreams its broadcasts. All jazz, all the time.
    URL: http://www.wbgo.org
    On-Line Music: Radio Sites · 1655 Hits · Posted on 11/27/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)
    
20. New York Slick by Ron Carter (5.0 Stars · 1 Review)
    Not just another bebop album, this is one of many solo albums of this great Miles Davis bassist. With witty and intelligent compositions, the all-star lineup gets to shine.
    URL: http://www.fantasyjazz.com
    Recordings: Jazz · 974 Hits · Posted on 10/22/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17448)