EnterTalk & JackTrip Present a Virtual Musical Supergroup, Featuring the Legendary Musicians Larry Dunn & Bunny Brunel

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Legendary Musicians Larry Dunn and Bunny Brunel, Drummer Roger Friend and Guitarist Charles Julian Fearing performed JackTrip virtual collaboration technology during a live performance on January 27th, 2022; the event was co-sponsored by industry insider outlet EnterTalk.

Los Angeles, CA, July 27, 2022

JackTrip Labs and EnterTalk partnered to host a one-of-a-kind musical showcase, powered by JackTrip’s revolutionary Virtual Studio. Streaming on JackTrip Radio, it featured legendary musical icons 7-time Grammy winner Larry Dunn, 2-time Grammy-nominated Bunny Brunel, 2-time Grammy/Emmy-winner Roger Friend, and guitarist/producer Charles Julian Fearing. These musicians performed together live (remotely) from multiple locations and demonstrated groundbreaking, “real-time” musical collaborations, using high-speed, low-latency tools. The group of players connected with famed drummer Roger Friend for this hybrid experience.

”I’m really looking forward to performing with the other great talents, all from my studio! This is an absolutely amazing development in audio technology, from a rehearsal and collaboration standpoint,” enthuses keyboardist Larry Dunn, a driving force behind this event. “To be able to have credible sessions with musicians as far as 500 miles away is awesome!”

During NAMM 2022, using JackTrip’s technology, Grammy winner and virtual choir pioneer Eric Whitacre led virtual singers in the debut performance of his piece, “Sing Gently.” A cloud-based platform, the technology allows musicians to perform in near-perfect sync while they are miles apart from one another. In the Virtual Studio, jams never sacrifice the experience of actually performing together.

“I was skeptical, I’m so critical about every sixteenth note being so precise. It was so tight and so much fun. I was blown away.”—Roger Friend

Virtual technology has grown leaps and bounds in the last few years, but the JackTrip team has been working on their tech for two decades. Their dual focus on sound quality and speed means musicians who can’t be together in the same place can still come together, forging connections that once seemed impossible.

“This will change the game for many musicians, possibly performing live shows in our separate living rooms while fans watch from the comfort of their own homes. In this pandemic world that we’re becoming accustomed to, this is just the thing to bring music back in a big way . . . and all of us together again!”—Bunny Brunel

“[JackTrip] brings everyone closer together. There are opportunities for live concerts, for education. There are a lot of people in the virtual technology race, but JackTrip separates from the pack. You win if it’s done right.”—Charles Julian Fearing.

“Just the quality of the event rehearsal really blew me away,” gushes JackTrip CEO Mike Dickey. “I really wanted to share this with as many people as possible.”

Jack Dickey talks about recording simultaneously and how distance and the quality of the participants’ internet connection play a big role in preventing a lag during a virtual live remote collaboration: “If you have a fiber internet connection, that seems to work the best so far. For example, if you’re within 1000 miles from Los Angeles and you’re on a fiber internet connection, you can generally play really well with other people. We have people from San Diego, Los Angeles, and Seattle that are jamming regularly on the platform. If you don’t have a fiber internet connection, then we found the radius is a bit smaller, anywhere from 500 to 300 miles. But that’s still a lot further than having to be there in person physically with someone else.”

This joint event between JackTrip and EnterTalk (entertalkmedia.com) was more than just a show, it was a sign of possibilities to come. “I love the idea that we can make it accessible for musicians that are rehearsing together, and I think there are a lot of people out there that would love to be able to participate in a session like that.”

“It’s the holy grail of internet jamming, giving you the ability to play, collaborate, write, or just have fun with people—even people you may not know—and do that live; and that is a technology called JackTrip!”—Florentino Buenaventura of EnterTalk & The Changing Stage

The session on July 27th, was broadcast live at 2PM PST on JackTrip Radio, standing as proof positive of endless future opportunities.

A LITTLE ABOUT THE MUSICIANS:

Larry Dunn helped transform Earth Wind & Fire into one of the all-time most successful R&B bands in the world with sales of more than 100 million albums worldwide, 7 GRAMMYs, 13 GRAMMY nominations, 4 American Music Awards, 32 Gold & Platinum/Multi-Platinum Records & Albums, a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as other industry awards. Larry Dunn is Earth Wind & Fire’s original keyboardist/composer/co-producer who co-wrote the only #1 crossover pop hit, “Shining Star.” (larrydunnmusic.com)

A musician’s musician, bassist/composer Bunny Brunel has two Grammy-nominations, one for his 9-year stint in Chick Corea (for Secret Agent) and for his own band CAB (for CAB 2). He is one of the founding fathers of the jazz bass fusion movement, has authored countless instructional books, designed basses for Carvin, Gibson, and ESP Guitars, including his own creation, the (BBEUB) Bunny Brunel Electric Upright Bass. Brunel has performed/toured/recorded with Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, Wayne Shorter, Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, Tania Maria, and countless others. And he serves as the Editor at Large of the premier lifestyle magazine for bass players, Virtuoso Bass. (bunnybrunel.com)

Touring in more than 100 countries, Roger Friend is a high level, multi-faceted drummer and percussionist whose performed with Tom Jones, ABBA, Tom Scott, The Rippingtons, Bamboo Forest, BB King, Steve Oliver, Dweezil Zappa and countless others, he has won 2 Grammys and 2 Emmys (rogerfriend.com); and Charles Julian Fearing is a multitalented lead guitarist, vocalist, writer, producer, and arranger who has recorded with Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Herb Alpert, Nancy Wilson, Lionel Richie, Bonnie Rait, The Crusaders, and Celine Dion.

To learn more about the company JackTrip, EnterTalk’s Florentino Buenaventura interviews CEO Mike Dickey on The Changing Stage at https://entertalkmedia.com/the-future-of-musical-collaboration-online-jacktrip-ceo-mike-dikey-and-friends/. (https://jacktrip.radio/)

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Bass Magazine Lockdown Check-In With Bunny Brunel

We’re checking in with bass players all over the globe to see how they’re staying busy and hanging in during the current lockdown

By Chris Jisi

As the world continues to recover from the Coronavirus, we’re all finding ourselves in unfamiliar territory given the subsequent lockdown that is keeping us off of stages and confined to our homes. Luckily, there’s comfort in the fact that we’re all in this together, and that there are still many outlets for us musicians to keep us active and sane throughout this quarantine. We’re checking in with bass players from all over the world to see what they’re doing to stay entertained, healthy, productive, and safe during this trying time.

Bass Player: Bunny Brunel

Bands & Artists: Chick Corea, Tony Williams, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Stanley Clarke, CAB, Solo artist

Home: Los Angeles, California

How have you been passing time during the lockdown?

I’ve been staying pretty close to my usual routine: I wake up, play tennis, take a shower and work on new music in my studio. I’ve done some remote sessions. I played on a killer song composed by Fredde Aberg called “The Color of Life.”

What have you been working on in terms of your bass practice routine?

I practice the electric and acoustic bass every day, playing scales up and down the neck. I also practice with the bow on upright. It’s very important to keep moving the fingers. If you don’t, your fingers will stop moving. It’s like sports, you have to keep training.

What music, songs, recordings, artists, bass players have you been listening to as a source of comfort and inspiration that you can recommend?

Listen to the music you like to play, as well as some classical music, to get inspired.

What bass gear have you been playing and trying out?

I haven’t tried anything new for awhile. I’ve been playing my signature ESP BB-1004 and BB-1005 basses, my Bunny Brunel Electric Upright Bass, my Eden TN2251 and Metromix amps, and DigiTech pedals.

What non-music activities, books, shows, movies, or workout recommendations do you have?

I play tennis, but do whatever keeps you moving. Reading is always recommended, but unfortunately everyone seems to be stuck on their telephone these days.

What projects do you have coming up when the world gets going again?

I’m finishing up Bass Ball 2, with Stanley Clarke, which is a follow-up to my last record, Bass Ball. I’m working on a new CAB album. We were supposed to tour Russia with Roman Miros on guitar, hopefully that gets rescheduled. And I’m about to produce an album for flutist Kaylene Peoples.

What advice can you offer fellow bassists for staying positive and keeping morale high?

Keep playing your music and avoid watching too much news. Too often the news outlets spread negativity. Stay true to yourself.

(Original Source: https://bassmagazine.com/artists/bass-magazine-lockdown-check-in-with-bunny-brunel)

Bunny Brunel, Fusion Giant: The February 2020 Cover

By: Editor, Raul Amador, Feb 1, 2020

An interview with Bunny Brunel…

Let me tell you about Bunny Brunel… there are only a handful of bass players that have achieved truly legendary status in the modern bass community. These are the individuals that push the limits of what our instrument can do and find new ways to play that leave the rest of us in awe. Bunny is on that very short list of top, world-class bass players.

Grammy-nominated musician, educator, instrument designer, composer and occasionally chef, Bunny recounts his journey starting with his beginnings in Nice. Discover the amazing people he has performed with along the way and his vast contributions to Jazz Fusion.

Join me for this in-depth conversation with this talented musician and overall very cool cat; meet Bunny Brunel…

To watch the interview: (Original Source:  https://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2020/02/bunny-brunel-fusion-giant-february-2020-issue/

I HAD A CONVERSATION: “THE HIGHER SELF” BUNNY BRUNEL PODCAST PART 2

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BY KEN HADA:

This is the second part of Bunny Brunel’s interview with Ken Hada.  Bunny talks about iconic jazz instrumentalists Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Tony Williams, and more. He discusses EDM, RAP, PRODUCERS, AND DJ’S. And the music business, studio recording, music companies today, and how to play your instrument at the highest level.

Check out the interview here:  https://www.ihadaconversation.com/bunny-brunel-part-2/

Ken Hada’s I HAD A CONVERSATION with Bunny Brunel

FOLLOW WHAT EXCITES YOU WITH NO EXPECTATION BUNNY BRUNEL

Follow what excites you with no expectation – and do not listen to other people about the way you want to do things because thats their beliefs not your beliefs”

Bunny Brunel Talks about food and cooking, his education, French studio musicians, Kaylene Peoples and “Romantic Bossa-Nova,”  and his music.

Listen to the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-had-a-conversation/id1370265820?mt=2

Original Source:  https://www.ihadaconversation.com/follow-what-excites-you-with-no-expectation-bunny-brunel/

Transformation for Success with Barbra Young – An Interview with Bunny Brunel

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Barbara Young Interviews Bunny Brunel

Join Dr. Young’s interview with the famous 2-time Grammy-nominee Bunny Brunel, a French-born American bass player who is one of the few bass players alive who conceived, designed, and constructed his own electric upright bass; the Bunny Brunel Electric Upright Bass (BBEUB). Bunny shares his transformational journey from a small boy in France, whose first instrument was a piano and at age 20 began playing with Chick Corea for almost a decade. He has since played bass with numerous jazz artists over the years. Jazz lovers and others will not want to miss this inspiring and remarkable interview with a man of many talents.

Listen to the Podcast:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/transformation-for-success/id968803306?mt=2

Original Source:
https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/108043/an-interview-with-the-all-time-great-jazz-bassist-mrbunny-brunel

 

108 Rock Stars Presents: Bunny Brunel NAMM 2018

For all you loving our NAMM Interview series, we’re excited to share our next installment! This time, Lisa S. Johnson and Lonn Friend are chatting with Bunny Brunel, an iconic bass guitarist who has played with some of jazz’s greatest. He talks about what it’s like to build your own bass, and the powerful connection that brings to you and your instrument. (This interview took place During NAMM 2018 in January, Youtube video posted May 17, 2018.

 

NAMM FOUNDATION 2018: JAZZ GREAT BUNNY BRUNEL ON GROWING UP IN FRANCE AND HIS MUSICAL INFLUENCES

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation that shares news and stories about music education. Episode 45 includes an interview with bass guitarist Bunny Brunel. The podcast was one of many recorded and broadcast live from The 2018 NAMM Show; other interviews include Hunter Hayes, OK Go, Vanessa Carlton and more.

“Just keep practicing and focusing on what you want to achieve,” said Brunel. “Do not listen to anybody. It’s your life. If you listen to somebody else…it’s not going to happen.”

Brunel’s musical journey was anything but a straight line to playing alongside jazz legends Chick Correa, Herbie Hancock, and Wayne Shorter. In this episode the two-time Grammy-nominated bass player shared his journey from teaching himself to play piano as a child in France, to attending École Hoteliere de Nice for hospitality, and to becoming an advanced student of the upright bass at the Conservatory in Nice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cgdT2ynvHU&feature=youtu.be

Original Source:
https://www.nammfoundation.org/articles/2018-04-21/jazz-great-bunny-brunel-growing-france-and-his-musical-influences

BASS MUSICIAN: Bunny Brunel LTD BB-1004 Signature 4-String Bass Review

If I had to choose one word for the Bunny Brunel LTD BB-1004 Signature 4-String it would be – beautiful! – Beautiful in looks, tone, and playability.

The LTD BB-1004 is Bass 2.0, having ‘everything you need for anything and everything’ bass!

Let’s start off with Bunny Brunel himself.

Bunny has played with numerous Jazz greats such as Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Stevie Wonder, and many others.

The Bunny Brunel LTD BB-1004 Signature is a true workhorse of a bass and was designed with working bassists in mind.

The tone is clean, punchy, and defined. Playability is second to none. The 34” three-piece maple asymmetrical neck with the neck thru configuration is sleek and fast, not too thin, just right and made complete with a 24 fret Ebony fingerboard. The tone is a combination of the alder body with a quilted maple top, along with Aguilar passive pickups and the Aguilar OBP-3EQ 3 band EQ. The bridge pickup is the Aguilar 4J HC and the neck pickup is the Aguilar MM.

 Original Source:
https://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2018/01/bunny-brunel-ltd-bb-1004-signature-4-string-bass-review/