I’m always excited to hear about bass players making waves on the radio charts, so it’s the perfect time to chat with Sam DeRose Jr., who’s been setting them on fire.

Sam recently recorded a series of songs at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios, and his latest single, “Sarah,” has been climbing the charts, hitting #3 on the Indie Charts, #13 on the Top 40, #24 on the Hot 100, and #41 on the Mediabase Top 40.

Join me as we dive into Sam’s musical journey, the secrets behind his sound, details on his recent projects, and what he has planned for the future.

Here is Sam DeRose Jr.

Photo, Drew Raison

This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in June 2025

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Bob Bakert, Jazz Guitar Today editor: Pasquale Grasso is a virtuoso guitarist from Italy … At the age of 36 he is a fixture on the scene in NYC, which in the words of Frank Sinatra, “if you can make it there, you’ll make it anywhere”… He is simply one of the most accomplished guitarists on the scene today. He plays with voicing and movement of a pianist, solos like a horn and is a complete like a musician in the best sense of the word.

Please enjoy our conversation.

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I always love meeting young bass players, as they represent the future of our beloved instrument.

Recently, we heard from Cara Richard, a dedicated bassist who has been playing for nearly two years. In that time, she’s been diligently learning a wide range of songs and sharing her progress on social media. As she embarks on what I hope will be a long and rewarding musical journey, I thought it would be great to hear directly from her.

Join me as we explore Cara’s development on the bass, her learning process, how she crafts her tone, and her aspirations for the future.

Meet Cara Richard.

Photo credit: Guy Richard

This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in June 2025

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