Thanks for this newsletter, Janek. At 58, I remain inspired by JP's body of work since I first heard him perform with the Elektric Band in 1986 at SUNY Buffalo, where I was a business student. Coming out of the Jaco era, I was floored by this as yet unknown 20-something, playing bass in a fresh way on a bass with "too many" strings. I still have the signed copy of the first CCEB release I bought at that show, after which I ran back to my dorm and stayed up late to write out Got A Match. Even though you are ten years my junior, you have also been a tremendous inspiration for me, with your playing, instructional approach and materials, many of which I have purchased and use every day. I went to Berklee later, in my early 30s, where you and I were in the same class for one day with instructor Paul Del Nero. I'll never forget the first-day assessment, when he asked each student to blow on a blues. When it got to you, everyone's jaw hit the floor. Paul asked you to stay after the class, and that was the last time I saw you, LOL! Great to see you succeed in your well-deserved career! Cheers!
Wow, that's a crazy blast from the past, and it might be the only time I went to that class... I was a pretty terrible student on paper in terms of actually showing up. I was always home practicing or in the practice rooms. Sometimes just a few feet away from the class I should probably have been in. 🤦♀️
Thank you for your time Janek. I’m eagerly await your ii V I, Altered Scales and the new book you’ve written. I’ve been listening to JP for over 40 years and have always been fascinated by his evolution as a musician and composer, kind of scratching my head as I wonder how this comes about for you guys. I’m an anesthesiologist and thus I’ve always grabbed a text book and grinded away at assimilating technical details and skills. I’ve just started my bass playing journey with bassist/instructor Matthew Rubano, and I’m learning that becoming a musician bassist is anything but just picking up a book. Thanks for your books, and hopefully I’ll see you next week at the Baked Potato with Mike and Dennis. Cheers. Dwain
Thanks! I'm using the Trickfish Minnow preamp and powered speakers now for a lot of my gigs and I am really liking the sound and versatility of set up options.
Thanks for this newsletter, Janek. At 58, I remain inspired by JP's body of work since I first heard him perform with the Elektric Band in 1986 at SUNY Buffalo, where I was a business student. Coming out of the Jaco era, I was floored by this as yet unknown 20-something, playing bass in a fresh way on a bass with "too many" strings. I still have the signed copy of the first CCEB release I bought at that show, after which I ran back to my dorm and stayed up late to write out Got A Match. Even though you are ten years my junior, you have also been a tremendous inspiration for me, with your playing, instructional approach and materials, many of which I have purchased and use every day. I went to Berklee later, in my early 30s, where you and I were in the same class for one day with instructor Paul Del Nero. I'll never forget the first-day assessment, when he asked each student to blow on a blues. When it got to you, everyone's jaw hit the floor. Paul asked you to stay after the class, and that was the last time I saw you, LOL! Great to see you succeed in your well-deserved career! Cheers!
Wow, that's a crazy blast from the past, and it might be the only time I went to that class... I was a pretty terrible student on paper in terms of actually showing up. I was always home practicing or in the practice rooms. Sometimes just a few feet away from the class I should probably have been in. 🤦♀️
Thank you for your time Janek. I’m eagerly await your ii V I, Altered Scales and the new book you’ve written. I’ve been listening to JP for over 40 years and have always been fascinated by his evolution as a musician and composer, kind of scratching my head as I wonder how this comes about for you guys. I’m an anesthesiologist and thus I’ve always grabbed a text book and grinded away at assimilating technical details and skills. I’ve just started my bass playing journey with bassist/instructor Matthew Rubano, and I’m learning that becoming a musician bassist is anything but just picking up a book. Thanks for your books, and hopefully I’ll see you next week at the Baked Potato with Mike and Dennis. Cheers. Dwain
How was John Patitucci amplifying his electric bass at Zipper Hall concert? Thanks!!
Russ Rodgers
Through a monitor only. It was brutal for the low end, but the high register sang out as it always does.
Thanks! I'm using the Trickfish Minnow preamp and powered speakers now for a lot of my gigs and I am really liking the sound and versatility of set up options.