Learn to Play Jazz Bass with Tim Ferguson at WorkshopLive
Learn to Play Jazz Bass With Tim Ferguson Tim Ferguson is a well known jazz bassist residing in New York City. His performance credits range from Broadway to television to motion picture, as well as performing throughout the U.S. and Europe with many well known jazz artists including Don Friedman, George Cables, Cecil Bridgewater, Vanessa Rubin, Tony Scott and others. Ferguson and WorkshopLive teacher Tom Dempsey just released a CD together, "What's Going On," in 2007, to much critical acclaim. In addition to his impressive performance résumé, Ferguson holds many producer credits. In the education world, he has taught at New York University, The State University of New York at New Paltz, and Western Michigan University, and co-authored The Total Jazz Bassist with WorkshopLive teacher Dave Overthrow, available through Alfred publishing. He's a regular instructor at the National Guitar Workshop, as well as having a private studio in New York City. Come on in and he'll get you started playing jazz bass today!
As Producer and Bassist
"My Foolish Heart" - The Don Friedman Quartet - Steeplechase records
Ordinary Miracle (1999)
As Co-Producer, Co-Leader and Bassist:
"Perspectives" - The Tom Dempsey/Tim Ferguson Quartet - Imaginary Records
"Get Out of Town" - Stevens, Siegel and Ferguson Trio - Imaginary Records
"Triologue" - Stevens, Siegel and Ferguson Trio - Imaginary Records
"Points of View" - Stevens, Siegel and Ferguson Trio - Imaginary Records
"Panorama" - Stevens, Siegel and Ferguson Trio - Imaginary Records
"One of A Kind" - Stevens, Siegel and Ferguson Trio - Imaginary Records
As Bassist:
"It's Only a Tune" - Nantette Natal
"Is Love Enough" - Nanette Natal
"Restless willow" - Stevie Holland Co-Author with Dave Overthrow:
The Total Jazz Bassist - National Guitar Workshop Publications
gear:
Double Bass made by Guido Marriotto, Mantova, Italy
Bow made by Marco Raposo, Brazil
Fender Electric Basses:
1964 Jazz Bass
1961 Precision Bass
1968 fretless Jazz Bass
Various pick-ups and small amplifiers
"Remember that learning to play music is difficult, but it's fun too, and the more disciplined you are in your studies the more fun you'll have playing."
