Buzz Beat Friday, February 20th

She’s got Pat Metheny, Bill Cosby and Dave Letterman singing her praises. Esperanza Spalding is a string bassist and the youngest teacher at the Berklee School of Music with a very interesting story.

Know someone getting started on bass? This book and video just might do the trick.

Grammy-winning bassist Chris Kent has been battling Multiple Myeloma for 10 years. Lorrie Morgan recently hosted a benefit for Kent and his family in Nashville, where she and several top country stars performed.

Aerosmith bass player Tom Hamilton brightened the day at a Massachusetts children’s hospital recently. And he came bearing gifts.

Ever wonder why Waylon Jennings took up the bass guitar? This detailed account offers insight into the close friendship between Jennings and Buddy Holly.