Alphonso Johnson interview with Jon Liebman

Alphonso Johnson

Exclusive interview with FBPO’s Jon Liebman
December 1, 2014

Follow-up video interview with seasoned bass vet, recorded at Warwick HQ, Markneukirchen, Germany!

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Alphonso Johnson is a master of both electric and upright bass, as well as the Chapman stick.  Throughout his long and brilliant career, Johnson has recorded and/or performed with Weather Report, the Cobham/Duke band, the Crusaders, Sergio Mendes, Tony Williams, Gregory Hines, Eddie Henderson, Flora Purim, Joe Williams, Quincy Jones, Lee Ritenour, John McLaughlin, Jeffrey Osborne, Sarah Vaughan, Dori Caymmi and many others.  Johnson is currently a faculty member at the Thornton School of Music at USC.

FBPO’s Jon Liebman caught up with Alphonso at the Warwick headquarters, Markneukirchen, Germany!

Jaco Pastorius feature on FBPO

Metallica bassist and Warwick Signature Artist Robert Trujillo goes one-on-one with FBPO’s Jon Liebman to discuss Trujillo’s upcoming documentary, “Jaco”

Jaco Pastorius was a true bass legend.  His contribution to music is nearly beyond description, particularly the way in which he singlehandedly changed the way the electric bass guitar is played today....

Read more here!

Kai Eckhardt interview on For Bass Players Only

Kai Eckhardt

Exclusive interview with FBPO’s Jon Liebman
November 3, 2014

Virtuoso bassist talks about new band, equipment and launching his foundation


Check it out!
http://forbassplayersonly.com/interview-kai-eckhardt-2/

Ralphe Armstrong interview with Jon Liebman, For Bass Players Only

Warwick Artist Ralphe Armstrong in an interview with Jon Liebman, For Bass Players Only, filmed during the Warwick Open Day 2014 in Markneukirchen, Germany. 

Thanks to Jon Liebman for this great interview!

Ralphe Armstrong

Exclusive interview with FBPO’s Jon Liebman
October 6, 2014

Bass legend brings us up to date on his Grammy nomination (and more!)
Ralphe Armstrong has performed with John McLaughlin, Frank Zappa, Jean-Luc Ponty, Carlos Santana, Geri Allen, Lenny White, Narada Michael Walden, Earl Klugh, Eddie Harris, Don Sebesky, James Carter, the London Symphony Orchestra and many, many others.  FBPO’s Jon Liebman caught up with Ralphe at the Warwick headquarters in Markneukirchen, Germany.

Check out the interview!

Jon Liebman´s week at the Warwick Bass Camp 2014

Our week at Warwick Bass Camp!

Star-studded video, extensive photo gallery highlight magnificent event

By Jon Liebman
September 29, 2014
It’s been a few weeks, but I’m still on a high (er… a low?) from attending the third annual Warwick Bass Camp and Open Day, September 1-6.  The week-long event is the brainchild of longtime bass buddies Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey, hosted by Warwick’s founder and owner, Hans-Peter Wilfer, and flawlessly administered by Ove Bosch, Head of Bass Camp, along with Warwick’s incredible staff.


Read more here.

Jack Bruce interview FBPO

Jack Bruce: Still going strong at 71
From Cream to "Silver Rails, " legendary bassist´s past, present and future

Read more on FBPO!
http://forbassplayersonly.com/feature-jack-bruce-still-going-strong-at-71/

Dave Roe exclusive interview with FBPO’s Jon Liebman

Nashville session player tells FBPO his story, including the twelve years he spent as Johnny Cash’s last bass player
Read more...
http://forbassplayersonly.com/interview-dave-roe/

Warwick Open Day 2014!

Jon Liebman from For Bass Players Only will visit the Warwick Open Day on September 6th in Markneukirchen, Germany. Check this out! We hope to see YOU too!!

Be there on September 6th, 2014 when superstars from all over the world gather at the Framus & Warwick Campus in Markneukirchen, Germany to celebrate with you an unforgettable day of concerts, Meet and Greets, Factory Tours and much, much more!

Gitarre & Bass magazine will open the day at 10:00. You can register for Factory Tours by sending an email to openday@warwick.de. The spots will be full soon! So don´t wait for too long! You can shop at the flea market for blemished items or the Custom Shop for perfection and then have a BBQ and get a drink at the Jägermeister Truck!

Meet & Greets:

14:00 – 17:00 with some of the biggest players in the world!

Chuck Rainey, Robert Trujillo, Chris Hargreaves, Yolanda Charles, Teresa Morini, Bill Banwill, Jack Stevens, Simon Little, Scott Devine, Steve Lawson, Mike Flynn, David Guest, Richard Boucher, Andrew Levy, Kern Brantley, Colin Edwin Balch, Neil Murray, Guy Pratt, Kai Eckhardt, Scott Reeder, Nick Schendzielos, Divinity Roxx, Josh Paul, T.M. Stevens, Andy Calder, Stevie Salas, Ralphe Armstrong, Mark Michell, Regi Wooten, Dave Roe, Johny Cow, Ryan Martinie, William Duval, John Cowan, Jonas Hellborg, Evan Brewer, Norwood Fisher, Bakithi Kumalo, Jasmine Cain, Chela Harper, Pascal Mulot, Laurent Fournier, Just Wody, Antonella Mazza, Phillipe Gonnand, Jeroen Paul Thesseling, Robin Zielhorst, Udo Pannekeet, Mats "Mappe" Björkman, Felix Pastorius, Nico Elgstrand, Dick Lövgren, Lorenzo Feliciati, Wojtek Pilichowski, Günther Gebauer, Ralf Gauck, Igor Saavedra, Benjamin Jud, Oliver Schmidt, Frank Itt, Peter Sonntag, Phillip Humburg, Dean Mark, Neil Taylor,  Charles Sabo, Phil Chen, Emma Anzai, Zhang Ling, Lars Lehmann, Andy Irvine, Stuart Hamm, Victor Wooten, John B. Williams, Bobby Vega, Steve Bailey, Hellmut Hattler, Wolfgang Schmid, Alphonso Johnson, Adam Nitti, Gary Willis, Armand Sabal-Lecco, Kevin Brandino, Chester Thompson, David Ellefson, Nik West and Phil X

The day concludes with the resurrection of Mass Mental. What do mega groups Metallica and Skindred have in common? Mass Mental! The all star, all monster group was founded by Metallica’s Robert Trujillo formerly of Suicidal Tendencies and Skindred singer Clive “Benji” Webbe, formerly of Dub War. Also in the band since the beginning is Warwick Artist Armand Sabal-Lecco whose list of credits includes Paul Simon and Sting. In 1999 the band released “How to Write Love Songs”, along with the live album “Live in Tokyo”. Both albums were released exclusively in Japan. Shortly thereafter the band broke up, allowing the band members to return to their main projects. In 2002, Mass Mental reunited briefly with Roy Mayorga playing drums, although no new material resulted. Still, Robert Trujillo never really lost sight of his “baby”. Now Mass Mental has found its way back together and will be performing an exclusive reunion concert at Warwick HQ in Markneukirchen, Germany.

Open-air shows:

11:45 - 12:45 Andy Irvine Group
Andy Irvine, Warwick Artist and clinician, brings it with bass grooves and “greasy” blues along with the phenomenal guitar player Johnny O. and Maciej Kudla on drums.

13:00 - 14:00 Siyou‘n‘Hell
Bass legend Hellmut Hattler (Kraan, Tab Two, Hattler), renowned for his distinctive, powerful bass playing joins Singer Siyou (Siyou Gospel Project) in a duo of almost telepathic intimacy: Siyou'n'Hell.

14:15 - 14:45 The Wootens: Victor, Regi & Adam
Experience iconic bass legend Victor Wooten in a live family jam with brother and Framus Artist Regi Wooten and Victor’s son Adam on drums!

15:00 - 16:00 Dave Roe
Dave Roe (Johnny Cash, Jerry Reed, Faith Hill) Warwick Artist and famous Nashville session bassist mixes rock, country, soul and prog surf, all blended together into a big steamy mess!

16:20 - 17:20 Neil Taylor
Guitarist Neil Taylor (Tears For Fears, Robbie Williams, Rod Stewart) delivers a musical feast - relying on his glorious past as axe-man for rock’s greatest. On bass is Warwick Artist Gwenael Damman (Christina Stürmer).

17:45 - 19:15 Mass Mental
Warwick presents a once in a lifetime experience! Mass Mental, a monster of a band reunites some major superstars for a very special concert! (Rob Trujillo - Bass Guitar (Metallica), Benji Webbe - Lead Vocals (Skindred), Armand Sabal-Lecco - Bass Guitar (Stanley Clarke), Ken Schalk - Drums (Candiria) with special guest: Whit Crane - Lead Vocals (Ugly Kid Joe)

19:45 - 21:00 Nik West Band
Bassist, singer and songwriter Nik West (Dave Stewart, Prince, John Mayer) is bringing her funk groovement to the Open Day stage.

This will be a burning show and the evening will stay hot as the Open Day VIP Party rocks on into the wee hours! VIP customers, Bass Camp students, Framus & Warwick Artists and 50 guests (via Facebook Ticket drawing) will experience more music and fireworks which will be the crowning conclusion of the 2014 Bass Camp and Open Day!

Warwick GmbH & Co Music Equipment KG
Gewerbepark 46
D-08258 Markneukirchen
Phone. 49 (0) 37422 555 0
Fax. 49 (0) 37422 555 99
info@warwick.de

 

Exclusive interview with Warwick Artist John B. Williams

Exclusive interview with FBPO’s Jon Liebman August 4, 2014

Bass legend imparts first-hand wisdom from his mentor Horace Silver, plus current projects, equipment and more!

Read more...

Jimmy Earl Interview

Warwick Signature Artist Jimmy Earl talks to Jon Liebman of FBPO about his late night gig with Jimmy Kimmel Live, his new CD release, equipment, gigs and more.

Jimmy Earl has worked professionally in Boston, New York and Los Angeles after attending Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory of Music. Over the course of his decades-long career, Earl has performed with Gato Barbieri, Angela Bofill, Tom Browne, Chick Corea, George Duke, Freddie Hubbard, Stanley Turrentine and many others. He has also toured with the Crusaders, Robben Ford and Stanley Clarke and has appeared on Clarke’s If This Bass Could Only Talk and East River Drive albums....

Read more....

Warwick Signature Artist Jimmy Earl