When we think of jazz bass playing, the first thing that comes to mind will often be the walking bass style which is so often associated with the genre. However, jazz is a large and varied type of music which takes influence from many areas of the musical spectrum. In coming lessons, we will look at some of these styles - funk, soul, blues and this month Bossa Nova. Bossa Nova … [Read more...] about Playing Jazz Bass: Learning Bossa Nova Bass Lines