By the age of 15, Webber had switched to playing the upright bass. After graduating from high school, he began serving his musical apprenticeship on the Chicago jazz scene — working his way up to ...

Legendary jazz bass player Stanley Clarke returns to Yoshi's for a three-night run with his latest band starting Friday night.

19 year old Claffy hails from the greater Philadelphia area, starting first with Electric and then Upright Bass ... of contemporary jazz while paying homage to the rich traditions of the genre.

For many years a double bass player influenced more by jazz and ... Bruce had been playing upright in London jazz clubs – but also listening to James Jamerson and “striving to play melodies ...