Upright Citizens
Come hang with some effortlessly cool professional jazz bassists who have a lot to say about music, life, and of course...the bass! Great interviews with legendary artists, funny road stories, playing and practicing advice, listening suggestions, and much more await you on your journey with the Upright Citizens.
Latest episodes
May 18, 2021 • 37min
Great Bass & Drum Teams (Part 2)
Bob and Reuben continue their exploration of some of the best rhythm sections in jazz history.Check out every song from this episode with this Spotify playlist.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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May 11, 2021 • 29min
Great Bass & Drum Teams (Part 1)
Bob and Reuben listen to some bass and drum duos that made up some of the best rhythm sections of all time.Check out every song from this episode with this Spotify playlist.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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May 4, 2021 • 42min
Bassists Who Deserve Wider Recognition (Reuben's Picks)
This time it's Reuben's turn to showcase a few unsung bass heroes.Check out every song from this episode with this Spotify playlist.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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Apr 27, 2021 • 37min
Bassists Who Deserve Wider Recognition (Bob's Picks)
Bob highlights some bassists that he thinks deserve a little more love in this episode.Check out every song from this episode with this Spotify playlist.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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Apr 20, 2021 • 23min
Daily Practice Advice
Bob and Reuben share some easy-to-follow tips on ways you can improve your daily practice sessions.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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Apr 13, 2021 • 30min
Aha! Playing Moments
Bob and Reuben recall some things they've seen on the bandstand that caught their attention - and how you can do these things, too.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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Apr 6, 2021 • 20min
Low End Theories
On this episode, Reuben and Bob talk about some professional development advice to improve your marketability as a musician.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. Want some jazz courses taught by Reuben and Bob? Our Bass Access Pass includes every bass course in one convenient place.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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