Sacramento, CA (Top40 Charts/ GospelChops Foundation) It was revered jazz bassist Charlie Haden who once said, "When the bass stops, the bottom kind of drops out of everything." Judging by the latest endeavor of GospelChops.com creator Gerald Forrest , he couldn't agree with Haden more. Forrest, who has received international acclaim for his expanding performance/instruction "Sessionz" series, has released the second epic edition. This time around, it's all about the bodacious bass! The producer/director has just completed filming "Bass Sessionz Vol. 2," and the footage is indeed thumpin'!
Forrest selected four young brilliant bassists and put them on a sound stage in Burbank, CA for the filming of "Bass Sessionz Vol. 2" (BSV2). "Bass Sessionz Vol. 2" features the talents of Mark Peric from Brisbane, Australia (Planetshakers),
Brandon Brown from Memphis, TN (
Jessica Simpson , American Idol, The
Jacksons Tour), Anthony Crawford from Memphis, TN ( Allan Holdsworth , Anthony Crawford Band ), and recent Berklee College of
Music graduate, Joshua Young from Queens, NY.
BSV2 showcases mind-blowing bass solos and duets, incredible improvisational jam sessions, concert footage, photo slide shows and a dazzling bass trio salute to
Michael Jackson . In addition, the bass players are individually highlighted teaching one of their favorite bass chops during an instructional lesson.
"It makes my heart sing to know that musicians around the globe have really embraced the 'Sessionz' series," reveals Forrest. "They are like interactive jams that go viral and keep gaining momentum. Our following has evolved into a fellowship of like-minded music lovers who appreciate what is being shared, from the musicianship, to the insider tips to the unbounded creativity."
Forrest originally came up with the concept for the "Sessionz" series after developing the website GospelChops.com as a vehicle to pay tribute to the numerous musical contributions of generations of gospel musicians. His original vision was to educate the world about this inspirational art form and its history. The site has offered free gospel music education, lessons and content since 2005 and has sold thousands of music DVD's to every continent on the globe. In addition, the GospelChops.com YouTube channel has over 7 million views with over 20,000 subscribers.
The "Sessionz" collection includes "Shed Sessionz Vol. 1, 2, and 3" featuring top drummers and "Bass Sessionz Vol. 1." "Bass Sessionz Vol. 1" actually broke new barriers in the music industry by bringing together the legends of gospel and jazz, garnering appearances by Grammy Award-winning jazz drummer,
Peter Erskine along with Grammy nominated jazz pianist, John Beasley and gospel bass legend, Andrew Gouche.
In the words of
Peter Erskine , " Jaco Pastorius would've loved GospelChops, especially the bass scenes."
Bass Sessionz Vol. 2 is available exclusively at GospelChops.com.
For a preview of "Bass Sessionz Vol. 2," put your fingers on the strings at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c_P5HoKifc.
