New Bass Concepts - Part 1 - Fundamentals

Throughout his wide-ranging career, Tim Lefebvre has amassed a reputation for being one of the world’s most innovative bassists. His playing style is an addictive blend of vintage rock, jazz improvisation, soundtrack undertones, and electronic grooves that can be heard on his appearances on over 150 recordings, ranging from Grammy award-winning albums such as David Bowie’s “Blackstar” to the soundtracks of classic films such as The Departed and Ocean's 12. From 2013 to 2018, Lefebvre was the bassist of the dynamic blues rock ensemble Tedeschi Trucks Band and can be heard on three releases, “Let Me Get By,” “Live From The Fox Oakland,” and “Signs.”
Episode One of New Bass Concepts covers Tim’s thoughts on the fundamentals of bass technique, groove and time, scales, influences, and stylistic playing. Interspersed between improvisational exercises and in-depth discussions on musical influences are anecdotes from Tim’s storied career as a bassist with Wayne Krantz, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Uri Caine, David Bowie, and many others. Appropriately, Tim shares his thoughts on ensemble playing in a wide variety of contexts and musical situations and reflects upon a definitive list of his “desert island” bass recordings. A practical-minded musician possessing a deft ability to cut through educational misinformation, Lefebvre offers his thoughts on the oft-neglected topic of “what not to do” when playing in a group, recording, and on the bandstand.

Performed by Tim Lefebvre
Recorded and produced by Michaela Bóková and Vojta Drnek at Heartcore Records, Berlin 2024