BassPlayer.tv clinic videos

cybersnyder · #1 01-01-2007, 08:43 PM

Go to http://www.BassPlayer.tv

Click "BP LIVE! '06 Clinics"

10th one down is "Janek Gwizdala"

Easily an hour's worth of videos. I'm still going through them. Nice stuff so far.

cybersnyder · #2 01-01-2007, 10:31 PM

Stupid question...

Fretted with fretless articulations or fretless with incredible intonation?

fretless Bob · #3 01-02-2007, 08:06 AM

fretted for sure

Dave

cybersnyder · #4 01-02-2007, 08:32 AM

I thought so, but there are parts that sound semi-fretless.

fretless Bob · #5 01-02-2007, 12:10 PM

actually if you listen to Janek's solo album there is a lot of that, im not quite sure how he does it, so how do you do it Janek?

my guess is its a combination of low action and possible very narrow frets and then applying vibrato like you would do on a fretless but i could be wrong.

Dave

cybersnyder · #6 01-02-2007, 01:01 PM

I like his stuff a lot. I really didn't know about Janek until I saw the funny looking name and did a little research. Then I remembered seeing the BassPlayer.tv videos. It was inspirational. I stayed up until 2am playing my restrung EADGC bass. Thanks Janek!

Snarf · #7 01-02-2007, 10:22 PM

Awesome videos, I was most fascinated by the Salsa and Reggae demonstration. Made me realize that I have some more diversification to do. Also made me realize that I'm lucky as hell to be studying with Oscar Stagnaro next semester so I can get my Latin chops happening.

jazzbasser535 · #8 01-04-2007, 05:39 PM

If you listen closely in the second video you can hear Adam Nitti playing "Skitzo."

janekbass · #9 01-09-2007, 12:42 PM

if you click on Adam's clinic link you can see him playing skitzo.........

jazzbasser535 · #10 01-09-2007, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by janekbass

if you click on Adam's clinic link you can see him playing skitzo.........

Well, yeah, I know, I just thought it was kind of interesting.

bass349 · #11 01-10-2007, 06:14 AM

Hey Janek gret stuff on the clinics! I watched the whole lot.. some really great playing and LOTS of great information. it's awesome how we can "attend" these virtual master classes through bassplayer tv! it's hugely inspiring seeing the masters share their knowledge and opinions through this format and i just wanted to say a big thanks for being a part of that.. We don't get too many guys coming through doing clinics over here in Perth, so i for one greatly appreciate it!

Also, I just wanted to ask if you could clarify what you talked about with regards to the Patitucci question. I found it interesting that you were critical of him playing a stock instrument, not dissagreeing with you or anything, it's just that a lot of players i've talked to about this have been on the other side of the fence. I was just wondering if you could elaborate on your thoughts on this matter?

cheers!

Andy

Hou · #12 01-10-2007, 08:32 AM

Hi Janek,

I really enjoyed your clinic on bassplayer.tv! You said some great things and your playing is awesome and so is the trombone guy! The things you talked about bringing a Fender bass to studio. Is there a reason you said P bass or is simply because you prefer a P bass in the studio?

Thanks

-Christian

Lorenzini · #13 01-13-2007, 03:02 PM

Janek,

Great clinic.
Who played drums there?
Dug his feel on Giant Steps

Thanks
Matt

janekbass · #14 01-13-2007, 03:05 PM

the drummers name is Jordan Perlson.

emjazz · #15 01-13-2007, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by janekbass

the drummers name is Jordan Perlson.

Jordan's great. He went to Berklee with a bunch of friends of mine. Cool guy and great drummer. Glad to see him doing some playing with Janek.

Lorenzini · #16 01-14-2007, 10:25 AM

That's great. Ace drumming, and playing all round. Enjoyed it

brake · #17 01-14-2007, 10:43 AM

That sounds cool, Janek.

frankenberry · #18 01-16-2007, 10:20 AM

Janek--

I've seen you play with Hiram before, so I already know you're phenomenal. (Just wanna put that out there.) But who's the 'bone player on this clinic with you? That cat is killer!

fretless Bob · #19 01-16-2007, 01:33 PM

Elliot Mason, hes a great player.

Dave

mstott25 · #20 01-18-2007, 07:34 PM

I'm glad bassplayer got those clinics up. I had never heard of Adam Nitti before and after watching some of his clips I wished I still hadn't

(Sorry to you Nitti fans)

But, I really dug Janek's videos. I actually sat through all 20 of them or whatever. That was like a personal lesson with Janek and it's definitely worth watching again. Janek is a huge inspiration, a monster player, and the fact that he's made himself accessible to us all is what I'm most impressed with. Keep it up Janek.