My Breakfast with John Patitucci (Bass Files/From the PB archives)

The prolific, acclaimed bassist talks Chick Corea, his beginnings, the impact of other bassists, his instruments/gear, more; 2018 interview prior to a performance with Corea's Akoustic Band

What’s the role of the bass guitar in acoustic jazz? That’s the question that JazzTimes magazine asked me to explore with acclaimed bass doubler John Patitucci and revered bass guitarist Jeff Berlin for a story published in May 2018.

The article lives on, thanks to its inclusion in “The Jazz Omnibus: 21st Century Photos and Writings by Members of the Ja…