Gary Willis

Born: March 28, 1957

With a career spanning more than 45 years, Gary Willis has released 5 solo CD’s, 10 as co-leader of Tribal Tech and has been a part of a multitude of other projects including playing alongside Wayne Shorter, Allan Holdsworth, Hubert Laws and many others. His own works include legends Dennis Chambers, Steve Tavaglione, Bob Berg, Gergo Borlai, Kirk Covington and Scott Kinsey.

January 1, 2019 Ibanez announced the release of the 20th Anniversary Gary Willis signature model fretless bass (GWB20th). Featuring a “Tequila Sunrise” sunburst finish, the bass is constructed with an ash top, basswood body, a sunburst finished ramp and headstock as well as the unique Sure-grip tuners that have graced the Willis signature line since the beginning. Also new to this limited edition version of the GWB is the Aguilar DCB pickup and OBP-2 preamp. The bass has evolved over the years with subtle improvements and has expanded to offer three different models, the GWB35, GWB205 and the GWB1005. The GWB20th limited edition release was celebrated at the annual Bass Bash event (Jan. 25th, bassbash.com) during NAMM week in Anaheim, California.

Chick Corea, Miles Davis, FazJaz, Fragile and Gary Willis

by Len Davis
November 10, 2024

From the Live In The Sky series in Japan Chick Corea and Miles Davis. Japanese bands FazJaz and Fragile, Netherlnds pianist Frans Vollink, keyboard player Gary Husband with Mark Mondesir and Mike Mondesir and we finish with bassist Gary Willis. Playlist Chick Corea Band “Nice Shot" from Live Under The Sky 1980 (Equinox) 00:00 ...

Gary Willis, Tal Wilkenfeld, Weather Report and Dave Weckl

by Len Davis
October 26, 2024

Bassist's Gary Willis and Tal Wilkenfeld, Dave Weckl, late German guitarist Susan Weinert, Weather Report and guitarist's Mitch Watkins and Lyle Workman. Playlist Gary Willis “Stagger" from No Sweat (Alchemy) 00:00 Dave Weckl “Amanecer" from The Zone (Stretch) 09:38 Tal Wilkenfeld “Serendipity" from Transformation (Self Produced)19:16 Susan Weinert “Triple X" from The Bottom Line ...

Souvik Dutta: 20 Years of Abstract Logix

by Mike Jacobs
September 27, 2024

If you are a music lover, you may already know the name Souvik (pronounced show-vik) Dutta. Over the last 20 years, he has taken his Abstract Logix enterprise from a pre-YouTube streaming platform to a music retail website to a niche imprint to a respected independent label boasting a top-tier roster that includes the likes of ...

Terri Lyne Carrington, Horacio El Negro Hernandez, Michael Manring, John Novello

by Len Davis
May 12, 2024

Drummers Terri Lyne Carrington, Horacio “El Negro" Hernandez, Melbourne guitarist Glenn Cannon, and US band Code 3. Bassist's Michael Manring, and Gary Willis. Organist John Novello and from the UK Rough Ramblers. Guitarist's Joel Hoekstra, Frank Gambale, Jerry Goodman, Greg Howe and drummer Steve Smith. Playlist Terri Lynne Carrington “Spiral" from Strcture (ACT) 00:00 ...

Bill Evans Sax, Greg Howe, Niacin and Joe Zawinul

by Len Davis
December 17, 2023

From the Netherlands drummer, Sebastiaan Cornelissen with Gary Willis, Saxophonist Bill Evans, and guitarist's John Scofield and Greg Howe. Power Trio Niacin, Joe Zawinul, Scott Kinsey. Melbourne guitarist Brett Garsed with Mojo, and bassist Benny Rietveld from Mystery Of Faith. Playlist Sebastian Cornelissen-Gary Willis-Lalle Larson “ON" from Timeline (Munich Records) 00:00 Bill Evans “Midnight ...

The '90s with John McLaughlin, Allan Holdsworth, Gary Willis and Chad Wackerman

by Len Davis
November 26, 2023

More from Chick Corea?Elektrik Band, then a feature on '90s music with John McLaughlin from The Promise, Allan Holdsworth? Warsaw Summer Jazz Days, bassist Gary Willis?No Sweat, Heavy Machinery with Anders Johansson?and Chad Wackerman?with Scream. Playlist Chick Corea Elektrik Band “Got A Match" from The Future Is Now (Candid) 00:00 John McLaughlin “Jazz Jungle" ...

Canadian bands The Code and Spaced Out, Jasper Van't Hof't and MSM Schmidt

by Len Davis
July 30, 2023

Canadian bands The Code and Spaced Out with some progressive rock, Banned from Utopia and Miles Davis from Decoy. Dutch pianist Jasper Van't Hof, and German keyboard player and composer MSM Schmidt. Also, Uncle Moe's Space Ranch featuring Dennis Chambers andGary Willis plus Brett Garsed from Dark Matter. Playlist The Code “Corner Pocket" from ...

Funky Jazz Fusion with emphasis on the bass

by Len Davis
May 5, 2023

Funky jazz fusion from John Scofield, Oteil Burbridge, Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Brian Bromberg and Gary Willis.Playlist John Scofield “Boogie Stupid" from Uberjam Deux (Emarcy) 00:00 Steve Smith-Oteil Burbridge “Pinkys Revenge" from The Strangers Hand (Tone Centre) 05:11 Brian Bromberg “Uh-Huh" from Thicker Than Water (Artistry Music) 10:30 George Duke “Fuzzion" from Night after ...

Weather Report, Tribal Tech, Nguyen Le and Claudio Scolari Project

by Len Davis
April 7, 2023

Weather Report and bands they influenced, including Sixun, Tribal Tech, Gary Willis. New and recent releases with Nguyen Le, Claudio Scolari, Donny McCaslin.Playlist Weather Report “Corner Pocket" from Live in London 1983 (Angel Air) 00:00 Sixun “Djou Djou" from Nomads Land (Polygram) 06:51 Tribal Tech “You May Remember Me" from Mysterious Voyages-Tribute To Weather ...