Ever since Jaco Pastorius, Stanley Clarke and Jeff Berlin redefined the role of electric bass in the 1970s, there’s been a multitude of players aiming to expand its reach. Canadian bassist Alain Caron has proven that he’s a clear equal amongst contemporaries. His latest release, 5, makes no bones about Caron’s inestimable talent on electric and acoustic bass, but it’s as much a showcase for Caron the writer and orchestrator as it is Caron the player. Read more.
Alain Caron: 5 
Ever since Jaco Pastorius, Stanley Clarke and Jeff Berlin redefined the role of electric bass in the 1970s, there’s been a multitude of players aiming to expand its reach. Canadian bassist Alain Caron has proven that he’s a clear equal amongst contemporaries. His latest release, 5, makes no bones about Caron’s inestimable talent on electric and acoustic bass, but it’s as much a showcase for Caron the writer and orchestrator as it is Caron the player. 
