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May 10, 2013 at 4:35 pm / Featured,Gospel Bass / by Gerald

Bass Tribute to Michael Jackson Featured on BASS SESSIONZ VOL. 2

The long anticipated DVD, BASS SESSIONZ VOL. 2, is now available!! This amazing collection of bassists captured on a single disc will surely inspire bass players around the world. This classic scene features a bass tribute to the late, Michael Jackson. His classic song, “Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)” is performed by the bass trio of Mark Peric (PlanetShakers), Anthony Crawford (Anthony Crawford Band), and exciting newcomer, Joshua Young. The awesome drumming is performed by Christopher Patrick Bounds [...]

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February 1, 2013 at 8:18 pm / Featured,Gospel Bass / by Gerald

BASS SESSIONZ VOL. 2 On Sale Now!!

GospelChops has brought together four of the most electrifying bassists in the music industry to collaborate in amazing shed session that includes solos, chops, and musical conversations that will satisfy any bassist looking for inspiration. Mark Peric of the Planetshakers brings a soulful, funky flavor to the project all the way from Brisbane, Australia. With influences like Jaco Pastorius and Larry Graham, Peric’s signature sound is a perfect fit with the “church cats.” Joshua Young, from Queens, New York, is [...]

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A Scene from Bass Sessionz Vol. 1 from GospelChops on Vimeo.

June 20, 2012 at 6:08 pm / Commentary,Featured,Gospel Bass / by Gerald

Bass Sessionz Vol. 1 Available Now on iTunes

The highly acclaimed bass DVD, Bass Sessionz Vol. 1, is now available for digital download on iTunes! Lovers of GospelChops can now take the Bass Sessionz experience with them on the go and continue to learn by listening to amazing bassist like Andrew Gouche, Damian Erskine, Hadrien Feraud, Janek Gwizdala, Dywane Thomas Jr., and Robert “Bubby” Lewis! This is a must-have release for every bass player looking to advance their technique. CLICK HERE to download it directly for iTunes! If [...]

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March 31, 2012 at 9:55 pm / Featured,Gospel Drums / by Gerald

An Exclusive Scene from Shed Sessionz Vol. 3

An exclusive scene from the third edition of the hottest drum DVD series, Shed Sessionz Vol. 3! This scene features an amazing musical conversation between Tim “Figg” Newton and singer/songwriter, Darion Ja’Von. Grab your copy of SSV3 here. Keyboards: Sam “Skim” Kim & Jonathan Weatherly Bass: David Ginyard Guitar: Gabriel “G-Bliz” Blizman

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March 27, 2012 at 3:08 am / Featured,Gospel Drums / by Gerald

A Scene from Shed Sessionz Vol. 1 DVD

In this exclusive scene from Shed Sessionz Vol. 1, Thomas Pridgen, Jeremy Haynes and Eric Moore II share a 3-way musical conversation in an unrehearsed shed session. This classic scene is the first commercial release to show Thomas Pridgen playing the drums shirtless. We’re told that this is the scene that caught the attention of the Grammy Award-winning band, The Mars Volta, who later recruited Pridgen.

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March 26, 2012 at 6:09 am / Featured,Gospel Drums / by Gerald

Exclusive GospelChops Shed Session in Milwaukee,WI

Fred Boswell Jr. and Joe Maddox trade energized drum solos in a musical conversation. This is a fine example of an unrehearsed, improvisational moment of music composition.

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Gerald Forrest’s GospelChops.com Presents: BASS SESSIONZ VOL. 2

March 22, 2013 / Commentary, Gospel Bass

Sacramento, CA – It was revered jazz bassist Charlie Haden who once said, “When the bass stops, the bottom kind of drops out of everything.” Judging by the latest endeavor of GospelChops.com creator Gerald Forrest, he couldn’t agree with Haden more. Forrest, who has received international acclaim for his expanding performance/instruction “Sessionz” series, is back in the studio recording the rhythm again. This time around, it’s all about the bodacious bass! The producer/director has just completed filming “Bass Sessionz Vol. [...]

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HARUN BONNETT: Teen Prodigy Makes Coveted Grammy Camp Appearance

February 19, 2013 / Commentary, Submissions

BIO Harun Bonnett, is a 16 years old sophomore in High School. His passion for percussion instruments became evident at the age of 18 mos. He began professional instruction at the age of four and soon after began playing drums for the children’s choir at Berean Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York, where he is an active member.. He currently holds the position of percussionist for the music ministry and is the Quad section leader for the Berean drumline. Harun’s musical education has afforded him the [...]

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GospelChops Now Available on iTunes

October 18, 2012 / Commentary, Gospel Drums

Audio versions of Bass Sessionz Vol. 1 and Shed Sessionz Vol. 1 are now available on iTunes. GospelChops fans around the world can now enjoy these epic musical moments in your iPod, iPad, and iPhone. New music from Shed Sessionz Vol. 2 and Vol. 3 will be available soon. Download these classic scenes today and play along with the amazing musicians of GospelChops! Click Here for iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/gospelchops/id336581895

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