And then to have eight fabulous bass players out the front of the orchestra, playing a brand-new work by one of Australia's most loved composers was just a really fantastic opportunity and idea.

An in-demand bass player, Wilkenfeld has been playing on major stages since her early 20s as a member of Chick Corea’s, Herbie Hancock’s and Jeff Beck’s backing bands.

Steve Kilbey speaks about two very different, but equally excellent Australian bass players. While Steve Kilbey's first Artist In Residence show focused on the drums, he's far more at home in week ...

NICK Smith’s inclusion in the All Australian side is a rare moment in the spotlight for a man who plays a role that’s uncelebrated and unsung, but not under-rated at his club.

Tal Wilkenfeld, Jeff Beck’s bass player, is a 23-year-old Australian bass phenom who, in a few years, has emerged from obscurity to be one of the most talked-about bassists in the world – a ...

HE may have honed his career as a walking, talking, blood-spitting and fire-breathing headline but last year, KISS bass player Gene Simmons was in the news for all the wrong reasons.

Beloved Australian bass guitarist Dick Diamonde died earlier this month aged 76. The iconic musician was a founding member of legendary rock band The Easybeats, who emerged as Australia's first ...

Anyone who showed up for the opening set at The Who’s Garden show last week probably came away with one question: “Wow, who was that bass player?”If you’ve seen the 2007 Cro… ...

Lancaster, who played bass guitar, was born not far from Rossi, who played lead guitar, and both went to Beckenham’s Sedgehill Comprehensive School where each played in the orchestra. With ...