Bass Reviews by Tracy Hardy Johnson

1. Bass Sessions Book I And II by Karyn Quinn ·
   This is an excellent book for beginners to learn not only the bass, but how to read music. Fundamentals of harmony and theory are also covered. <br/><br/> The series include books for keyboard, guitar and drums. Several lessons are called "min...(more)
   Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · Posted: 1/23/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
   
2. MIDI Search Engine ·
   This search engine finds dozens if not hundreds of MIDIs for a given tune from all over the world wide web, sorted by size and name. <br/><br/> The only drawback is that some of the links have become inactive; i.e., that website or homepage no...(more)
   Writing/Recording: MIDI-Related Sites · Posted: 1/23/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
   
3. Schickele Mix On PRI - Public Rado International ·
   Looking for an entertaining way to catch up on music classics (not just classical, but jazz, all genres)? <b>Schickele Mix</b> on PRI, Public Radio International, is a weekly one-hour program dedicated to the proposition that "all musics are cr...(more)
   Other: Miscellaneous · Posted: 1/27/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
   
4. Zen Guitar ·
   As a companion to the book, the online Zen Guitar Dojo is a place where people can come and learn. The site is evolving as of this writing (Feb 2001) and looks to join musicians on-line who share this philosophy or wish to know more. As a work...(more)
   Books/Tab: On-Line · Posted: 2/11/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
   
5. Bass Day 98: Victor Wooten by Victor Wooten ·
   My bass teacher showed me this video. It was the first I had heard of Victor Wooten . . . and my life was changed forever. <br/><br/> Vic plays the bass as an amazing <i>solo</i>instrument, ranging from funk to ballad to spiritual. What impres...(more)
   Videos: Instructional · Posted: 5/24/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
   
6. Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration by Various Artists ·
   This is frankly one of the best albums I have ever heard. There is so much detail and thought put into every arrangement. It is really quite fresh and astonishing. <br/><br/> Much like a "tribute" album, this soulful arrangement of the Master'...(more)
   Recordings: Funk/R&B · Posted: 6/1/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
   
7. Classical Archives ·
   Classical Archives contains literally tens of thousands of full-length MIDIs of classical music. Your music notation program can open these files to print them in standard music notatation. <br/><br/> In addition to the MIDIs, there are links t...(more)
   Writing/Recording: MIDI-Related Sites · Posted: 7/7/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
   
8. Emusic ·
   Update Dec.'03 - Emusic's terms and conditions have changed due to new ownership. They no longer have an unlimited download plan. $9.99 a month gets you 40 tracks, $14.95 a month gets you 65 tracks. I still think it's a good deal compared to buy...(more)
   On-Line Music: MP3 Sites · Posted: 12/28/2003 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
   
9. Stanley Clarke ·
   This is a commerical website by EBS professional bass equipment in Sweden. Stanley Clarke is listed as an artist who uses this equipment. I frankly don't care for the commercial endorsement style of artist listing. Better to go to the artist'...(more)
   Musicians: Musician Websites · Posted: 8/11/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
   
10. The Rite Of Strings by Stanley Clarke ·
    When I encountered Stanley Clarke in the jazz section of a large music store, I figured I had better grab one to listen to the man who influenced Victor Wooten. I thought this fairly recent work with other respected jazz musicians would be a go...(more)
    Recordings: Jazz · Posted: 8/11/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
    
11. Blues, Rock & Funk by Paul Fox ·
    This reference book includes useful, basic riffs in blues, rock, and funk styles. It is written in both standard notation and TAB in several keys for each style, and shows how hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, and slap/pop are notated. It is NOT ...(more)
    Books/Tab: Reference · Posted: 9/8/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
    
12. Essential Styles For The Drummer And Bassist Book One by Steve Houghton and Tom Warrington ·
    "Designed for drummers and bass players who want to learn to play a variety of currently popular grooves." This innovative CD play-along resource gives you drums on the right and bass on the left; mute one or the other to play along with the ens...(more)
    Books/Tab: Funk/R&B · Posted: 9/20/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
    
13. A Passion For Jazz! ·
    This is a fairly well-designed website dedicated to all things jazz. With links to artists, festivals, posters, CDs, and sheet music, you can find much of what you are looking for in the realm of the jazz by starting here. <br/><br/> There is a...(more)
    Other: Web Directories · Posted: 9/27/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
    
14. KAXE - Authentic Local Radio For Northern Minnesota ·
    KAXE, Authentic Local Radio based in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, is an independent public radio station not part of the Minnesota Public Radio monolith. Also known as Northern Community Radio, they truly serve the local community. They rely on vo...(more)
    On-Line Music: Radio Sites · Posted: 10/5/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
    
15. Michael Feldman's 'Whad' Ya Know' On PRI ·
    This 2-hour weekly radio show produced by Wisconsin Public radio really is a quiz show of sorts. Hosted by Michael Feldman, it features Michael's wit, skewered news items, a trivia quiz featuring a member of the live audience and a call-in liste...(more)
    Other: Miscellaneous · Posted: 10/13/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
    
16. New York Slick by Ron Carter ·
    I've heard of Ron Carter by reputation, but this is the first album of his that I've listened to. I'm sorry I waited so long! Many of his albums are available on emusic.com. <br/><br/>Since this is an album from the late 70s, it's short . . ....(more)
    Recordings: Jazz · Posted: 10/22/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
    
17. WBGO - Real Jazz Right Now (Newark Public Radio) ·
    I found this site after a fellow from WholeNote mentioned the station. With 44 kpbs audiostreaming, complete program listings, bios of the DJs, this site is very well designed and very informative. There is a lot of information not only about ...(more)
    On-Line Music: Radio Sites · Posted: 11/27/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
    
18. Jennifer York, Jazz Bass ·
    There are darn few women jazz instrumentalists out there, let alone women jazz bass players. I was happy to discover this one.<br/><br/>This is a fairly informative and sophisticated website, although I could do without the flash movie on the h...(more)
    Musicians: Musician Websites · Posted: 11/30/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
    
19. Jazz Grrls ·
    This site is a list of links to the webpages of women jazz musicians. While this is useful information to have, the site itself is not overly well designed. It would be nice to have the information cross-referenced; i.e., list musicians by per...(more)
    Musicians: Musician Directories · Posted: 11/30/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)
    
20. Internet Underground Music Association ·
    This is a fabulous website, another source for unheard musicians to get their work out and into the public's ear. A great alternative to the big record label syndrome. <br/><br/> However, the correct name is Internet Underground Music Archive, ...(more)
    Musicians: Musician Websites · Posted: 11/30/2001 by Tracy Hardy Johnson (17460)