If you tried to gauge which musical performers were the busiest in South Florida, thoughts might toward to a pop singer, a country guitarist, or maybe a freelancing rock drummer. But a blues artist? Well, maybe if they played guitar and sang. How about a bass player? Not very likely. And a blues bass player? You’re dreaming. Yet Mark Telesca (www.marktelesca.com) is living … [Read more...]
Aussie bassist Parrott masters the art of American jazz
For every Jaco Pastorius or Charles Mingus, there are countless jazz bass players who never become household names, so most take up the workmanlike instrument for deeper reasons than attaining celebrity. In the case of Nicki Parrott, it was family. At age 15 in her native Australia, she started her performing career when her older sister, saxophonist Lisa Parrott, needed a … [Read more...]