Bass For The Culture

BFTC Episode 49- Nate Phillips and Jerry Jemmott Feb 29, 2024

On this episode we have a doubleheader- Nate Phillips and Jerry Jemmott "On Bass".
Both of these bass players are players that everyone should know, and we are getting into their stories and the remarkable bass lines that they have blessed us with.
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BFTC Episode 48- Verdine White Feb 08, 2024

On this episode of BFTC we're getting into The Man, The Myth, The Legend, Mr. Verdine White "On Bass"|
We're covering it all, from his time as a kid in Chicago, the surprising truth about him and his brother, and how the greatest band to ever grace this planet came to be. All of that + much more on this episode of The Bass For The Culture Podcast!
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BFTC EP 47-Mike league Jan 11, 2024

Happy New Year BFTC Fam! Thank you for rocking with us for another year!
On this episode, we are getting into Mr. Michael League "On Bass"- We're covering it all from his start on guitar, how his time at The University of North Texas changed his life, and how he became a prolific musician, arranger, producer, and songwriter at a young age. All of this plus much more!
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BFTC Episode 46- Gospel Goats On Bass Dec 14, 2023

Happy * Insert Whatever You Celebrate*!!! We're wrapping up the year by listing 5 of our most influential Gospel Bass Players who impacted us personally as bass players. We're discussing how they influenced us as bass players and the monster bass lines that catapulted them to GOAT status in our humble opinions.
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BFTC Episode 45- Monk Montgomery Nov 23, 2023

Happy Holidays to you and yours! This week on Bass For The Culture we are paying Big tribute to the electric bass pioneer Mr. Monk Montgomery "On Bass"
Put some BIG respect on Monk's name! Find out why he initially had zero interest in becoming a musician like his brothers, how he eventually ended up on bass, the incredible story of how he became one of the first players ever to play an electric bass guitar, and his inspiring grassroots activism to make Jazz accessible in the nation's premier entertainment capital. All of that, plus much more!
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BFTC Episode 44-Bob Babbitt Oct 26, 2023

This week we are paying tribute to Motown legend Mr. Bob Babbitt "On Bass"- Find out the unique music he was inspired by as a child, how he got the gig at Motown, and the other iconic record label he worked for, all of this + much more!
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BFTC Episode 43- Byron Miller Oct 12, 2023

This week on Bass For The Culture we are getting into Byron "Psychobass" Miller On Bass! Find out what unfortunate fateful event landed a bass in his hands for the first time, how he got his first gig touring with one of the most prolific Jazz musicians of our time, and his 16-year tenure with the greatest voice of our time. All of this + much more!
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BFTC Episode 42- Aston Barrett Sep 21, 2023

This week we're taking it to Jamaica and getting into the Reggae bass legend, Mr. Aston "Family Man" Barrett "On Bass"| We're getting into it all from his innovative first bass, his destined link up with Bob Marley, and how he got the name Family Man. All of that plus much more!
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BFTC Episode 41- Fred Hammond Sep 07, 2023

What Up Doe! We are celebrating a HUGE milestone for Bass For The Culture, and we couldn't have done it without you!! Tune in to find out what the big news is!!??
Also, this week on Bass For The Culture we are getting into The Godfather of modern Gospel, and fellow Detroit Bass Player, thee one and only Fred Hammond "On Bass"!! Find out how he got his start on bass, why his bass stayed tucked away under his bed for months, his time with Commisioned, plus much more! Shout out to our listener Dwalin Holland for suggesting this week's "On Bass" Bassist!
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BFTC Episode 40- David Dyson Interview Aug 18, 2023

On this week's episode of Bass For The Culture Mr. David Dyson joins us for a live "On Bass" segment. Find out how he got his start on bass, and how he developed his signature mutepicking technique, plus he's dropping some gems you don't want to miss! All of this + much more!
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BFTC Episode 39- Divinity Roxx Interview Aug 07, 2023

This week on Bass For The Culture we're doing a carpool interview with MC, Songwriter, Producer, Playwrite, and one of the funkiest Bass Players of our time, the goddess of low-end herself, Divinity Roxx "On Bass" Find out what legendary bassist was her first mentor (hint: not Vic), the surprising instrument she played before bass, the road to becoming an icon, plus much more!
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BFTC Episode 38- Terry Lewis Jul 20, 2023

What Up Doe!! This week on Bass For The Culture we are getting into the coolest bass player on the planet, Mr. Terry Lewis "On Bass"| Find out how he got his start On Bass, how he met Jimmy Jam, and how they took over the world as the ultimate super producer duo one song at a time! All of this + much more!
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BFTC Episode 37- Gail Ann Dorsey Jul 06, 2023

This week on Bass For The Culture we're doing a deep dive on the trailblazing Gail Ann Dorsey "On Bass"-- Find out how she got her start on bass, her unique approach to bass, and how she landed a twenty year career with one of the biggest artist of our time, all of this + much more!
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BFTC Episode 36- Rick James Jun 23, 2023

Tune into this weeks episode of The Bass For The Culture Podcast where we're getting into Rick James...On Bass? It's a lot to unpack in this episode so get into it!
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BFTC Episode 35-Craig Shepard Interview Jun 09, 2023

On this weeks episode of Bass For the Culture, Janine sits down with Bassist, Composer, Producer, and MD; Mr. Craig Shepard "On Bass"| Craig is currently on tour with Baby Rose & Q, and he is definitely a bass player that you need to know!
Find out how he got his start On Bass, how he became a touring musician, and did Janine turn him down at an audition early in his career? Tune in to find out! All of this+ much more right here on BFTC!
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BFTC Episode 34-Jimmy Haslip May 25, 2023

On this episode of Bass For The Culture, we're getting into thee man, thee legend, thee one, thee only, Mr. Jimmy Haslip "On Bass": Find out how he got his start on bass, how the Yellowjackets were assembled, and find out what bass he surprisingly had a hand in pioneering + much more!
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BFTC Episode 33- Abraham Laboriel May 11, 2023

Join us this week where we get into one of the most recorded bass players of our time, thee one, thee only Mr. Abraham Laboriel "On Bass". Find out how he got his start in Mexico, the surprising reason he came to America, and the fascinating reason why he ended up playing bass. All of that + much more!
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BFTC Episode 32- Otiel Burbridge Apr 27, 2023

Join us this week as we get into Mr. Otiel Burbridge "On Bass". Find out how he ended up on bass, the influence that his brother has on his career, how he ended up with a long tenure with the Allman Brothers Band, and his surprising side gig. All of that plus much more!
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BFTC Episode 31- Scott Ambush Apr 13, 2023

Join us this week as we get into Scott Ambush "On Bass"| Find out how he got his start On Bass, how he landed the gig with Spyro Gyro, and his top tier luthier skills + much more!
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BFTC Episode 30- Carol Kaye Mar 30, 2023

On this week's episode we're getting into the Godmother of electric bass: Carol Kaye "On Bass."
We're talking about it all, from her start, how she ended up being one of the most recorded bassists in history, and the Motown claims- one of our hosts wanted all the smoke regarding the Motown claims, and things got heated! All of that plus much more!
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**The Motown songs that Carol claimed to have played on are not in this playlist, the songs can be rightfully found in the Episode 1 playlist
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BFTC Episode 29- Nik West Mar 16, 2023

March is Women's month and we're celebrating some of the amazing women who play bass. This week we're diving into the funky one: Nik West "On Bass"! Find out how she got her start On Bass, the reason she almost quit playing bass, and how she linked with the Purple One. All of that + much more on this week's episode of Bass For The Culture!
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BFTC Episode 28- Adam Blackstone Mar 02, 2023

Join us this week as we get into composer, arranger, singer, songwritter, producer, MD, Mr. Adam Blackstone "On Bass". Find out how he got his start On Bass, how he broke into TV, and biggest musical influence + much more!
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BFTC Episode 27- Brown Mark Feb 16, 2023

Do you know what today is?? It's our aniversary!!! It's our 1 year anniversary, and we sincerely thank you for hanging out with us on Bass For The Culture! Stay tuned, we're just getting started!
This week we are continuing our Prince bassist series and we are doing a deep dive on one the most funky, one of the architects of the Minneapolis sound, thee one, and thee only BrownMark "On Bass."
Find out how he got his start on bass, the mysterious phone call that changed his life, why his reign in the Purple Kingdom ended, plus much more!
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BFTC Episode 26- Melvin Lee Davis Feb 02, 2023

On this weeks episode of The Bass For The Culture Podcast, we are getting into Melvin Lee Davis "On Bass". Find out how he got his start on bass, what he believes the job of the bassist is, what song that he wrote that my surpise you. We're asking the tough qestions on our "Basically Speaking" segment, plus much more!
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BFTC Episode 25- Paul Jackson Jan 19, 2023

Whatupdoe! On this week's episode wer're getting in to the Funk legend, Headhunter himself, Mr. Paul Jackson "On Bass"- Find out the awkward reason he fell in love with playing bass, what legends he played with as a kid, and his time with Herbie! Also find out our luthiers for our custom builds + much more!
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BFTC Episode 24- Bernard Edwards Jan 05, 2023

Happy New Year!! Join us this week as where we get into the master of groove, Mr. Bernard Edwards "On Bass". Also, we're intrdoucing our new Luthier series + much more!
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BFTC Episode 23- Wrapping up 2022 Dec 22, 2022

Happy Holidays! Join us as we have a lil fun counting down some of our favorite things from this year!
We wish you and your families a very happy holiday season full of love, joy, peace, and of course...Groove!
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BFTC Episode 22-Pino Palladino Dec 08, 2022

This week on Bass For The Culture we get into one of the most recorded session bassists of our time; Thee One-Thee Only Mr. Pino Palladino "On Bass"!! Find out how he got his start On Bass, how he ended up as one of the premiere Bassists during the Neo-Soul movement, and we're running down a list of songs that you may be surprised that he's played on! Also, find out who and what we're choosing on "Between The Two" and much more!
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BFTC Episode 21-André Cymone Nov 24, 2022

This episode of The Bass For The Culture Podcast jumps off our "Prince's Bassists" series. To kick it off we're starting off with the premiere OG bassist and Minneapolis Sound pioneer: Mr. André Cymone "On Bass". Also we're counting down our top 5 personal favorite Prince songs, find out what song leaves our hosts speechless!!
On "Between The Two we're getting into Warrior and Elrick Bass guitars, a plot twist in our Gig Studio Gift segment, plus much more!
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BFTC Episode 20- Nate Watts Nov 10, 2022

Join us this week as we get into the MD Bass extraordinaire, thee one and only Mr. Nate Watts "On Bass". Find out how he got his start on bass, how he ended up being Stevie's MD for over 40 years, and his advice for longevity in the music industry. Plus we're talking graphite necks, and much more on between the two.
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BFTC Episode 19- Charles Mingus & Ron Carter Oct 27, 2022

This week on Bass For The Culture, we have a double header featuring two of the most legendary Jazz Bassist of all time- Charles Mingus & Ron Carter "On Bass".
Also, find out what two songs sparked a heated debate between our hosts, plus much more!
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BFTC Episode 18- Victor Bailey Oct 13, 2022

Join us this week as we remember the late great Victor Bailey "On Bass". Find out how he ended up on bass, how his innovative style of playing helped shape Jazz Fusion as we know it, plus much more!
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BFTC Episode 17- Nathan East Oct 12, 2022

Join us on this week's episode of Bass For The Culture where we get into the incomprable Nathan East "On Bass", also find out what 10 artist we're choosing if we could only listen to 10 artist for the rest of our lives + much more!
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BFTC Episode 16-Bootsy Collins Sep 15, 2022

Tune into episode 16 of The Bass For The Culture Podcast where we get into the Funkmaster-Thee One And Only Bootsy Collins "On Bass"! From his time with The Godfather Of Soul to P-Funk and beyond, we get into it all!
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BFTC Episode 15- Esperanza Spalding Sep 01, 2022

Welcome to Episode 15 of Bass For The Culture where we get into a recap of Detroit Bass Day, and the phenomenal Esperanza Spalding "On Bass" + much more!
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BFTC Episode 14- Larry Graham x Louis Johnson Aug 18, 2022

This week we get into the pioneers of thumpin and slappin: Larry Graham and Louis Johnson. Find out how these two ended up "On Bass", how they forever changed the landscape of funk bass, plus much more!
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BFTC Episode 13- Brandon Rose Interview Aug 04, 2022

Join us this week on Bass For The Culture where Brandon Rose is our special guest "On Bass". Find out how he ended up On Bass, what the journey to upright was like for him, plus much more!
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BFTC Episode 12-Anthony Jackson Jul 21, 2022

Join us this week as we get into the legendary Anthony Jackson "On Bass", find out how his most iconic bassline came about, plus much more!
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BFTC Episode 11- Rhonda Smith Jul 07, 2022

Join us as we get into funk legend Rhonda Smith "On Bass", find out our picks "Between The Two", plus much more!
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BFTC Episode 10- Chuck Rainey Jun 23, 2022

Join us as we get into thee legendary Chuck Rainey "On Bass", Find out what we're listening to "Because of The Bass", plus more!
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BFTC Episode 9- Christian McBride Jun 09, 2022

Come and kick it with us as we get into the one and only Christian McBride "On Bass", Find out who cried on this weeks episode, plus much more!
Listen to the songs featured on todays episode here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk5VGoKUHK2uPo_sOabfWGVU
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BFTC EPISODE 8- Victor Wooten May 26, 2022

Join us this week as we get into bass master Victor Wooten On Bass. Find out what we're listening to Because Of The Bass, find out what we're choosing between the two, plus more!
Listen to the songs featured on todays episode here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk5dkUT3UZ-shWLc7oCCr5N6
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BFTC Episode 7-Meshell Ndegeocello May 12, 2022

Tune into Episode 7 where we get into our "On Bass" bassist Meshell Ndegeocello, plus find out our picks for the week for "Between The Two", and find out what we're listening to "Because of the Bass."
Listen to the songs featured on todays episode here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk4OK6c1lyz2NnyP455wK70d
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BFTC Episode 6-Stanley Clarke Apr 28, 2022

This week we get into our "On Bass" Bassist, thee legendary Stanley Clarke. Modulus, Alembic, Rick Turner (RIP), find out which one we're picking in GSG segment. Also, find out which song we're listening to "Because Of The Bass".
You can listen to the songs featured on todays episode on our YouTube playlist titled Episode 6| https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk4dixUxM7Rse9LjrM3dBh37
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BFTC EPISODE 5-INTERVIEW W/ JONATHAN LEE JOHNSON Apr 14, 2022

(1:50)-Join us as we interview Grammy-nominated bassist Jonathan Lee Johnson of Tank And The Bangas! Find out how he got his start on bass, get into the knowledge that he dropped, and an exclusive announcement! (32:59)- We get into Divinity Roxx, Jessica Care Moore and Daughters of Betty! Also find out our picks on Between The Two, and much more!
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BFTC Episode 4-Andrew Gouche Mar 31, 2022

Join us as we do a deep dive on the Godfather of Gospel Bass, Andrew Gouche + Find out what we're choosing between a J-bass, P-bass, PJ-bass, and much more!
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BFTC Episode 3-Jaco Pastorius Mar 17, 2022

Join us as we do a deep dive on Jaco. Find out why we had to apologize to super-producer Brian Alexander Morgan (46:05). In our churchin' segment, we pay tribute to Detroit's own Gospel bass legend Charles "Volley" Craig IV (1:05). Also, shout out to Lathan Bass Wear for quality bass apparel for female bassists (1:15)
**At the beginning of the Jaco deep dive Janine inadvertently mistakes Jaco's birth name, we are aware of the mistake, and we do apologize**

BFTC Episode 2-Marcus Miller Mar 03, 2022

This week we do a deep dive on Marcus Miller and discuss his impact as a bassist, songwriter, and composer. We also get into Maurice Fitzgerald and Fred Hammond in our Churchin' segment.

BFTC Episode 1-James Jamerson Feb 17, 2022

In our premiere episode, we will be introducing our hosts and doing a deep dive on the legendary James Jamerson.

BFTC TRAILER Feb 13, 2022

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