Bass Player US - January 2016

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Jaco: The Film

Robert Trujillo’s much-anticipated documentary on the legendary Jaco Pastorius is in theaters at long last. In this month’s cover story we go behind the scenes and reveal all about the film, the compelling DVD extras, and the creative team behind the project. Plus: interviews with The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's Michael Thurber, Kenny Aaronson of the Yardbirds, Silversun Pickups low-ender Nikki Monninger, Revivalist George Gekas, and L.A. session ace Reggie Hamilton; top-notch lessons to help you improve your grooves; in-depth reviews of new bass gear from Elrick Basses, Barefaced Audio, and TWA; and a full-song transcription of Dee Murray’s free-wheeling bass line on Elton John’s “Take Me to the Pilot,” from the Rocketman’s critically acclaimed live album, 11-17-70. And more!

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Bobby Vega
Ever since his first recording session with Sly Stone at the age of 17, Bay Area bass badass Bobby Vega has set the bar for funktastic pick playing. In this month's cover story, he goes deep on his plectrum technique and artistic approach. Plus: interviews with Cheap Trick's Tom Petersson, Dream Theater's John Myung, and Jerry "J Blakk" Henderson of Big Sam's Funky Nation; reviews of the Blackstar Fly Bass mini-amp, Mesa-Boogie D-800 head and Ultra Lite cabinets, and new pickups from Lindy Fralin; Jazz and R&B lessons you can use; a full-song bass transcription of Deep Purple's "Gettin' Tighter;" and more!