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BMM Tell us about that very

drummers, guitar players and

first day you had a bass in your

pianists as well. Having said

hands.

that, as far as bassists, I would
mention Jaco Pastorious, Ron

JB ...It felt very good. For me to

Carter, Paul Chamber, Jimmy

had both rhythm and harmony

Garrison, Dave Holland, Israel

in the same instrument was

“Cachao” López, Anthony

very natural and fun because

Jackson, Jeff Andrews, James

I started playing gospel music

Jammerson, Marcus Miller,

with percussion as well as

Ray Brown, Bobby Valentin,

guitar!

Andy Gonzales, Eddie Guagua
Rivera, Carlos del Puerto

BMM As a bassist born in Latin

(senior), Salvador Cuevas,

America, do you find this to be

among others.

an advantage or disadvantage?
BMM How do you define the
JB For me it is an advantage

music style you play?

to be born in Latin America,
because there are a lot of bass

JB It is really hard to say that I

traditions in Latin American

play one style. I’m a Latino artist

rhythms and melodies.

and I have been raised with
dance music, therefore I love

BMM What are your main

rhythms, melodies and harmony.

musical and bass influences?

I try to find this three elements
in any kind of music that I play

JB I’m influenced not only
by bass players, but also
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as long as the music grooves.