Episode 5
We’re a Family with Blair Bryant
In this episode, your host Carl Brown welcomes Blair Bryant, a multi-instrumentalist who is making a name for himself as a bass player. He also plays in the band and serves as musical director for the amazing Najee. Blair grew up listening to gospel and smooth jazz, and he always wanted to become a jazz musician. He considers it a big honor to be respected by other prominent musicians.
Blair talks about his music, his new projects, the creative side of it, who he collaborated with, who he would like to collaborate with. He talks about his music, his hobbies, covid time, his live routine, and other interesting things. In the ‘Bout it or Doubt it segment of the show, you can find out what he likes or dislikes to eat. You can listen to his songs B’s Bounce, Power UP, and Morning Prayer featuring Blake Aaron.
Episode Highlights
05:19 – I thought I was going to be a piano player. When I started really playing the bass and really listening to those guys, I realized that bass can actually be a lead instrument. There are a lot of piano players, a lot of saxophone players, but there is not a lot of bass players.
09:15 – We all look at each other as family. We’re not trying to outshine one another. Everybody gets to shine, there is room for everybody.
17:50 – I’m pouring my heart and soul into the music, trying to put my personality into things. Instead of trying to imitate, I take what I love from them and just try to put it into what I’m doing.
21:28 – Most of my covid time I took a time to do a lot of writing, I did some production work.
35:55 – For the most part, my music is my craft and hobby, but I do have a couple of hobbies. I really like to play basketball. I used to really enjoy sports and I love anything where there is a competition. I like to compete.
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