About Jim Stinnett

Jim Stinnett is a professor at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches arranging and bass. He is a highly sought after producer, writer, and arranger, and is the founder of the Bass Workout and the musical director of the New Hampshire Bass Fest. A highly respected educator, Jim presents bass clinics and workshops all over the world. His extensive list of publications include The Music Of Paul Chambers, Arcology, Creating Jazz Bass Lines, All Cows Eat Grass, Reading in Bass Clef, Slap Bass Workout, and 12 Keys to Success.

Originally from the Northwest, Jim has enjoyed a rich performing career. As a first-call bassist in Seattle, Jim performed with nationally acclaimed artists, including Phineas Newborn, Jr., Jean-Pierre Rampal, Clark Terry, Ernestine Anderson, Kia Winding, and Sam Rivers. Jim's credits also include performances and recordings with Joe Diorio, Lionel Loueke, Rufus Reid, Michael Manring, Ernie Watts, Phish, Kenwood Dennard, John LaPorta, Joe Hunt, Ernie Watts, Tal Farlow, the legendary NTSU 1:00 Lab Band, Red Garland, Buddy DeFranco, Anita O'Day, Roy Hanes, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Florida Gulf Coast Symphony, and Musicisti Americani Chamber Orchestra in Italy. Jim graduated from New England Conservatory of Music in 1986 as a student of Ed Barker.

About Danny Morris

Danny "Mo" Morris is a professor in the bass department at Berklee College of Music, working with students since 1988. He is known for his muted tone, warm personality, and ability to work with all level of students. "My mission is really to teach students how to develop their individuality in terms of their rhythmic concept and their tonal concept, what notes to play and when," says Morris. "There's a consequence to every note you play. And even when you don't play, such as when there's a rest, there's a consequence, because when the bass comes in, it's going to be huge."

Danny gigs regularly with the band Calypso Hurricane and was the bass player for the James Montgomery Blues Band and Jon Pousette-Dart band. He has also performed with Bo Diddley, Robin Ford, James Cotton, and Paula Abdul. Danny is the author of Instant Bass and Essential Rock Grooves for Bass. He is an alumnus of Ithaca College and a graduate of Berklee College of Music.

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