Great Player

I'm going to show a few videos of one of my favorite musicians. Cameroon born bassist Richard Bona. With his playing he brings back the sounds of Jaco Pastorius, funky, jazzy and everything in between. Bona is a very talented composer, improviser, and multi-instrumentalist. Performing as a solo artist and sideman with the Pat Metheny group, and other groups, he's found a way to take the electric bass to new heights.

Richard Bona is seen here playing "Bright size life" with Pat Metheny and Antonio Sanchez. Note how Bona pays tribute to Pastorius with his playing, but puts his own melodic touch on the phrases.

Here's an improvisation with Bobby Mcferrin. Extremely creative playing.

Another bit that shows his ability to be musical without playing bass. Looping vocals and percussion to get a one-man-band effect. Amazing.

Shout out to a teacher i had for lessons a few semesters ago, Sheryl Bailey who takes the guitar solo on this video. She's a great player.