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WORLD-CLASS RHYTHM-SECTION CHEMISTRY

To get the best possible sounds, we’ve compiled a roster of ridiculously good A-list session players and recorded them at amazing studios around the country including ’s studio, The Mothership, as well as Sound Asylum in Canoga Park, California and Sound Emporium’s Studio B in Nashville, .

Here are a few choice cuts:

JAM 108 BLUES STOMP VIBE: Gregg counts off this slammy stomp that comes complete with thumpy bass and triplet chorus. FEATURING: Tal Morris (), (bass), (drums)

JAM 126 DRIVING ROCK VIBE: Palmed bass and guitar start off this big, highway-inspired thump. The chorus gets huge when it opens up! FEATURING: Tal Morris (guitar), Tony Franklin (bass), (drums)

JAM 100 OUTLAW COUNTRY CLUB VIBE: A smooth, twangy, mid-tempo bounce inspired by the greats of outlaw county. Jam along to solid rhythms and a sweet chord progression. FEATURING: Brent Mason (lead guitar), Dave Pomeroy (bass), Steve Turner (drums), John Hobbs (keyboards), (acoustic guitar), Paul Franklin (steel guitar)

JAM 101 OUTLAW COUNTRY VIBE: Solo or comp along with just bass and drums in this stripped-down country jam. FEATURING: Dave Pomeroy (bass), Steve Turner (drums)

JAM 157 SUGARFOOT RAG VIBE: Perpetually ready for liftoff, Dave and Steve hold down this rodeo rag perfect for strummin’ or chicken pickin’. FEATURING: Dave Pomeroy (bass), Steve Turner (drums)

JAM 112 HALF-TEMPO ROCKER VIBE: Starting off with an explosive drum fill, this jam’s got a wide, roomy drum sound, stiletto and dirty bass. FEATURING: James Santiago (guitar), Tony Franklin (bass), Carmine Appice (drums)

JAM 103 SWING ROCKER VIBE: Pulsing, gritty bass and tight hi-hats really push along this jam. The feel is solid and right in the pocket. FEATURING: Tony Franklin (bass), (drums)

JAM 150 WALKING JAZZ VIBE: Light and airy but dynamic with Tony’s walking bass as the backbone. Hear Gregg switch from sticks to brushes! FEATURING: Tal Morris (guitar), Tony Franklin (bass), Gregg Bissonette (drums)

JAM 117 GRUNGE JAM VIBE: Blistering, gritty and ferocious! Everybody’s just pounding away in this tight and brutal rock onslaught. FEATURING: Tal Morris (guitar), Tony Franklin (bass), Gregg Bissonette (drums)

JAM 098 RED GROOVE 1 and 6 VIBE: Layers of rhythmic texture put the swing in this jam that’s just begging for solos. FEATURING: Dave Pomeroy (bass), Steve Turner (drums)

JAM 105 AMOS GROOVE 3 and 4 VIBE: An R n’ B-flavored bass line and funky beat make this jam ideal for tightening up those major 7th chords. FEATURING: Dave Pomeroy (bass), Steve Turner (drums)

THE MEN, THE MYTHS, THE LEGENDS

Get to know two of the masters who wrote and performed on many of the backing tracks in JM4™ Looper.

Musical director and bassist Tony Franklin is responsible for writing many of the tracks included in JM4 Looper. Tony got his big break playing bass in guitar legend ’s supergroup, The Firm. Tony has since played with a long list of greats including , , and .

Musical director and bassist Dave Pomeroy has played on more than 400 with such players as Elton John, Willie Nelson, and The Chieftains. Dave was voted Bassist of the Year at the 1997 Nashville Music Awards.

To round out these tracks, Tony and Dave hired top guitarists, bassists, drummers and more, collecting a roster of the most devastating names in rock and today.