Upright Citizens

By Reuben Rogers & Bob DeBoo

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Episodes: 127

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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.

Episode Date
Leading from the Bass
May 05, 2026
Be You, Be the Music
Apr 07, 2026
Mistakes are a Gift
Mar 03, 2026
How Much Technique Do We Really Need?
Feb 03, 2026
5 Things We Admire In Our Favorite Musicians
Jan 06, 2026
Nurture Your Relationships
Dec 02, 2025
Bassist Spotlight: Joe Sanders
Nov 04, 2025
Playing Melodically
Oct 07, 2025
Drums & Bass Teams Pt. 5
Sep 02, 2025
Do Not Fear Mistakes
Aug 05, 2025
Free Association - Bob's Turn
Jul 01, 2025
Drum & Bass Teams Pt 4
Jun 03, 2025
Free Association - Reuben's Turn
May 06, 2025
Bow Bros
Apr 01, 2025
Do We Need Music Theory?
Mar 04, 2025
Atomic Habits: the Journey
Feb 04, 2025
2024 Retrospective
Dec 24, 2024
Accepting Criticism
Dec 10, 2024
Staying Fresh & Inspired
Nov 26, 2024
Bassist Spotlight: Percy Heath
Nov 12, 2024
The Switch!
Oct 29, 2024
Better Ears
Oct 15, 2024
Guess THAT Bassist! (Bob Guesses)
Oct 01, 2024
Electric Bass Love: Marcus Miller
Sep 17, 2024
Guess THAT Bassist! (Reuben Guesses)
Sep 03, 2024
Bass Blindfold Test pt2 - Reuben's Turn!
Aug 20, 2024
Bass Blindfold Test (Bob's Turn)
Aug 06, 2024
The John Patitucci Interview
Jul 23, 2024
Declutter
Jul 09, 2024
Know Who You Are for Yourself
Jun 25, 2024
Can You Practice Without a Bass...?
Jun 11, 2024
On the Gig Challenge!
May 28, 2024
Why Do We Study the Masters?
May 14, 2024
Sax Trio Brilliance! (Part 2)
Apr 30, 2024
Sax Trio Brilliance! (Part 1)
Apr 16, 2024
Versatility: Virtue or Vice???
Apr 02, 2024
Linda Oh Interview
Mar 19, 2024
Trial & Error
Mar 05, 2024
The Genius of Scott Colley
Feb 20, 2024
6 Ways to Grow in 2024
Feb 06, 2024
2023 Retrospective
Dec 26, 2023
Xmas Party 2023!
Dec 12, 2023
The Joy of John Clayton
Nov 28, 2023
Having Grace with Your Process
Nov 14, 2023
Make Better Music with Vulnerability
Oct 31, 2023
Going Deep with Rufus Reid
Oct 17, 2023
The Art of the Duo (Part 2)
Oct 03, 2023
Art of the Duo (Part 1)
Sep 19, 2023
Always Be Learning
Sep 05, 2023
Details Matter
Aug 22, 2023
Bassists as Leaders: Matt Penman
Aug 08, 2023
Bassist and iRealPro Creator: Massimo Biolcati Interview
Jul 25, 2023
Bassist Spotlight: Bob Hurst
Jul 11, 2023
David Gage Interview
Jun 27, 2023
Bass Monogamy???
Jun 13, 2023
Bassists as Leaders: Avishai Cohen
May 30, 2023
The Balance Between Art and Commerce
May 16, 2023
Bass Buying Advice
May 02, 2023
Electric Bass Love (Part 2) - Steve Swallow
Apr 18, 2023
4/4 Day Special: the Pioneers of Walking Bass
Apr 04, 2023
Electric Bass Love (Part 1) - Bob Cranshaw
Mar 21, 2023
Pet Peeves
Mar 07, 2023
Odd Times
Feb 21, 2023
Aphorisms for a New Year
Feb 07, 2023
2022 Retrospective
Dec 20, 2022
Desert Island Albums
Dec 06, 2022
Bassist Spotlight: Joe Martin
Nov 22, 2022
Jazz Bass Education
Nov 08, 2022
Getting Deep with Dave Holland
Oct 25, 2022
Bassists as Leaders: Oscar Pettiford
Oct 11, 2022
Drummer-less Situations
Sep 27, 2022
Learning New Music: Reading and Internalizing
Sep 13, 2022
Keeping Score with Bill Frisell
Aug 30, 2022
Guitar Trio Gems (Part 2) - Reuben's Cuts
Aug 16, 2022
Guitar Trio Gems (Part 1) - Bob's Cuts
Aug 02, 2022
Bassist Spotlight: Marc Johnson
Jul 19, 2022
The Balance of Growth and Self-Judgement
Jul 05, 2022
Tech Tools
Jun 21, 2022
Bassist Spotlight: Reginald Veal
Jun 07, 2022
Hanging with Eric Harland
May 24, 2022
Live in STL with Peter Martin, Romero Lubambo, and Adam Maness
May 10, 2022
Happy Birthday Paul Chambers!
Apr 22, 2022
Navigating Online Advice
Apr 12, 2022
Piano Trio Gems, Pt. 2 (Reuben's Cuts!)
Mar 29, 2022
Piano Trio Gems (Part 1) - Bob's Cuts
Mar 15, 2022
Do I Need an Amp?
Mar 01, 2022
Preparing for Lessons
Feb 15, 2022
Advice for Freelance Musicians
Feb 01, 2022
Best Of 2021
Dec 28, 2021
An Upright Citizens Christmas Spectacular!
Dec 21, 2021
A Conversation With Kendrick Scott & Gerald Clayton (Part 2)
Dec 14, 2021
A Conversation With Kendrick Scott & Gerald Clayton (Part 1)
Dec 08, 2021
Our 6 Favorite Ray Brown Tracks
Nov 30, 2021
Growing Pains
Nov 23, 2021
Mind, Body, Spirit... Bass
Nov 16, 2021
(Re)Building Strength
Nov 09, 2021
The Value of Having a Teacher
Nov 02, 2021
The Art of Playing Ballads
Oct 26, 2021
Surviving Life on the Road
Oct 19, 2021
Playing in Chordless Situations
Oct 12, 2021
Special Guest: Larry Grenadier (Part 2)
Oct 05, 2021
Special Guest: Larry Grenadier (Part 1)
Sep 28, 2021
Special Guest: Ulysses Owens, Jr.
Sep 22, 2021
Bass Standards (Part 4)
Sep 14, 2021
How to Lock-in With Drummers: A Checklist
Sep 07, 2021
Bass Standards (Part 3)
Aug 31, 2021
Great Online Bass Courses
Aug 24, 2021
Bass Standards (Part 2)
Aug 17, 2021
The Balance Between Electric & Upright Bass
Aug 10, 2021
Bass Standards (Part 1)
Aug 03, 2021
Making Practice Enjoyable
Jul 27, 2021
Reading Music vs. Learning by Ear
Jul 20, 2021
Gig Etiquette
Jul 13, 2021
Let's Talk About Bass Solos
Jul 06, 2021
Let's Discuss Setups
Jun 29, 2021
More Bass and Drum Teams (Pt.4)
Jun 22, 2021
Special Guest: Greg Hutchinson
Jun 15, 2021
Stay Humble, Stay Hungry, and Be Cool
Jun 08, 2021
Bassist & Pianist Relationships
Jun 01, 2021
Great Bass & Drum Teams (Part 3) - PC, Philly Joe, and More!
May 25, 2021
Great Bass & Drum Teams (Part 2)
May 18, 2021
Great Bass & Drum Teams (Part 1)
May 11, 2021
Bassists Who Deserve Wider Recognition (Reuben's Picks)
May 04, 2021
Bassists Who Deserve Wider Recognition (Bob's Picks)
Apr 27, 2021
Daily Practice Advice
Apr 20, 2021
Aha! Playing Moments
Apr 13, 2021
Low End Theories
Apr 06, 2021