about Norm Stockton...
about the Grooving for Heaven videos...
about the "Tea in the Typhoon" CD...
about "Pondering the Sushi" CD...

Performance and Recording Credits...

 



about Norm Stockton...

Interview by Bass Player Magazine (Feb '10)
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Interview by Christian Musician magazine (Jan/Feb '10)
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Interview by International Institute of Bassists
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Interview by For Bass Players Only
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"Great technique...clean funk...Stanley-esque solo flurries...Norm can groove, too..."
Bass Player Magazine (Dec '95)
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"Norm Stockton is a wonderful musician with a lot to offer..."
- Bass Frontiers Magazine (Jul/Aug '99)

"If you're a bassist, chances are you've heard of Norm Stockton; if you haven't, you're missing out. Norm possesses the rare combination of exceptional chops and broad musical sensibility - his latest recording Pondering The Sushi is evidence of exactly that."
- Roland Users Group Online Magazine (Fall '01)
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"In my 25 years of producing and recording number one records, Norm Stockton's playing positively sticks out in my mind. He is truly a great player and musician. This guy is one funky soulful bass player."
- Steve Laury (Solo Artist, Fattburger)

Check out Bassically.net's Artist profile featuring Norm! Includes in-depth interview, Real Audio clips, transcription of solo, discography...
- Bassically.net (Norm Stockton)
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Read BassSource.com's interview with Norm as he discusses his views on gear, groove and more!
- BassSource.com (Feb '05)
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Bass Magazine (Japan) included Norm's booth performances for MTD in its coverage of the 2005 Japan Music Fair.
- Bass Magazine (Jan '06)
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Peruse the review of Norm’s 2002 London clinic in the UK’s “Bass Guitar Magazine."
- Bass Guitar Magazine (Autumn, 2002)
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From Japan's "JazzLife" Magazine...
- JazzLife Magazine
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From Germany's "Bass Professor" Magazine...
- Bass Professor Magazine
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Read article on European Bass Day 2003 in Germany’s “Bass Professor” magazine...
- Bass Professor Magazine
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Read article on European Bass Day 2003 in “Bass Magazine” (Netherlands)...
- Bass Magazine
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Read Norm's Interview in"Musico Pro" Magazine (Espanol)!
- Musico Pro Magazine
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Read Bass Player magazine (Dec ‘02) clip on Bassquake 2002...
- Bass Player Magazine
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about the Grooving for Heaven Videos...


"I endorse & highly recommend these videos...very well done!"

Abraham Laboriel, Sr.

"This is a fantastic resource for bassists of just about any skill level. It contains an amazing wealth of information, organized in a logical, sequential manner and the tools to send you well on your way to becoming a bass monster!”
Michael Manring

“I really dug the DVD (The Art of Groove)...you have a way of putting things that gets the message out in an understandable way.  You’re the cat’s meow.  Dave Owens sounds great, too: you guys have a cool thing going on.” 
Matt Bissonette (Joe Satriani, Boz Skaggs, Ringo Starr, Don Henley) 

“Norm Stockton is one of the finest bass educators in the world today.  This video (The Art of Groove) is an indispensable resource for any aspiring bassist looking to take their grooving ability to the next level."
News & Reviews - 03/07/04

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"This section (Modes - Vol. 2) alone is worth the price of both videos!"
Bass Frontiers Magazine (Jul/Aug '99)
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"Norm Stockton did a great job with his DVD (Pondering Bass Technique). He pays attention to detail and is very thorough in his approach. His presentation is very clear so that beginning bass players will be able to follow him easily without it going over their heads. The DVD is nicely shot and looks very professional. Great job Norm, well done."
Brian Bromberg

"This section (Taste - Vol. 2) may very well be the most significant concept ever placed in an instructional video."
News & Reviews
- 02/06/03
www.Bassically.net
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Check out Bassically.net's review of “Pondering Bass Technique” (Grooving, Vol. 4)
News & Reviews - 07/07/04

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Read Bassics Magazine's review...
Bassics Magazine (Issue No. 37)
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Check out Italy's "Chitarre" Magazine review...
Italy's "Chitarre" Magazine
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about the "Tea in the Typhoon" CD...

Tea in the Typhoon CD

Typhoon CD review by All About Jazz
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Typhoon CD review by Bass Musician Magazine
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Typhoon CD review by Bass Professor
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Typhoon CD review by
Christian Musician Magazine (2010
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Typhoon CD review by
Jazz Life Magazine (Japan - February 2010 Issue
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"Norm Stockton shows on Tea In The Typhoon that killer bass technique and taste aren't mutually exclusive, that you can have lengthy quiet passages on a jazz/fusion album and still be compelling, and that you can have all-star guests like John Patitucci on your album without treating them like a circus freak who's there only to perform tricks. All that, and a killer Stockton groove, awaits anyone who digs bass and loves instrumental music."
– Bryan Beller, Bass Player Magazine

"Norm Stockton's most pivotal musical offering to date - A brilliantly-crafted collection of tunes that showcase his evolution as a powerhouse bassist, composer, and producer. Packed full of Norm's bass pyrotechnics, powerful grooves and captivating melodies, coupled with inspirational performances from top-shelf musicians, 'Tea In The Typhoon' is one of the most seasoned and engaging bass albums that I've had the pleasure of listening to."
– Adam Nitti (solo artist, Dave Weckl Band, Steven Curtis Chapman)

"Listened to your CD yesterday - Great songs and breathtaking performances - perfect driving music!"
– Gerald Veasley (solo artist, Joe Zawinul)


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about the "Pondering the Sushi" CD...

Pondering the Sushi CD

Read “Bass Professor” (Germany) magazine’s review of Pondering the Sushi...
- Bass Professor Magazine
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Read “Bass Magazine” (Netherlands) magazine’s review of Pondering the Sushi...
- Bass Magazine
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"...his deep-pocketed, Marcus-like slap grooves will leave you pondering this California bassist's thumb."
– Bass Player Magazine (Aug '01)

"Pondering the Sushi is full of great tone, great songs and great players. Norm's formidable chops and killer tone are present throughout all his bass lines and solos...a lot of fun to listen to."
– Bass Frontiers Magazine (Sept./Oct. '01)
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"The album is excellent! The song you wrote for your wife ("Giavonna Marie") is beautiful..."
- Abraham Laboriel, Sr.

"...a pleasant instrumental collection..."
– Jazziz Magazine (July '01)

"Who knew that 'The Star Spangled Banner' could be so funky?"
– UCLA's Daily Bruin Online (October '01)
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"What a great sounding disc...I am so glad you are sharing your music with the world. You are a great player."
– Adam Nitti

"Unlike most debut releases which only contain maybe 2 or 3 compelling selections carefully placed among a collection of mediocre sounding 'filler' music, Pondering the Sushi is a musically sophisticated effort from beginning to end. You will not hear a weak link...I can't ever recall hearing a bassist sound so comfortable in so many different settings. Norm sounds like a veteran recording artist on this, his first solo release! Bottom Line: Pondering the Sushi is one of the strongest debut outings that has ever come across my desk."
– www.Bassically.net
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"...a veritable smorgasbord of different sounds...Stockton and company have attained a high level of creativity and performance on this disc."
– Christian Musician Magazine (Jul/Aug '01)

"Great feel, groove, time, touch, sound, slapping, and a real feel for Marcus Miller's style, which not a lot of cats can cop (check out the melody reading of "Roxanne")."
– Chris Jisi (contributing editor, Bass Player magazine)

"I am sitting here just DIGGING on the Sushi record. Been listening to it all afternoon. Great, great stuff."
– Will Denton (drummer with DC Talk, Steven Curtis Chapman, Nicole Nordeman, Erin O'Donnell)

"I enjoyed your CD...killer grooves, nice playing, great work!"
– Bobby Rock (acclaimed drummer/clinician/educator)

“...great bass playing with solid arrangements.”
Steve Bailey (Dizzy Gillespie, Jethro Tull, Larry Carlton)

"The title track strikes me as one of the deepest grooves I've heard in a very long time...every track is sweet food for the ear."
– www.SmoothChristianJazz.com
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"The disc is fantastic, to say the least..."
– www.GlobalBass.com
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Performance and Recording Credits
 
Norm has played and/or recorded with the following artists and more:

Joel Auge (worship artist)
Bill Batstone
Vicky Beeching (worship artist)
Lincoln Brewster (worship artist, Steve Perry)
Morris Chapman
Paul Clark (solo artist)
Paul Colman (Paul Colman Trio, Newsboys)
Tommy Coomes (solo artist, Love Song)
Rick Cua (The Outlaws)
Mark Cullen (worship artist)
Holland Davis (worship artist)
Brian Doerksen (worship artist)
Bryan Duncan (solo artist)
Doyle Dykes (solo artist)
Evie (worship artist)
Mia Fieldes (Hillsong)
Chuck Girard (Love Song)
Tony Guerrero (solo artist)
Michael Gungor (worship artist)
Sarah Kelly (worship artist)
Steve Laury (solo artist, Fattburger)
Luna Halo (Sparrow recording artists)
Sarah MacIntosh (solo artist, Chasing Furies)
Mandisa (American Idol)
Darrell Mansfield (solo artist)
Maranatha! Music
Rob Mullins (solo artist, The Crusaders)
Michael Neale (worship artist)
Fernando Ortega (worship & solo artist)
David Pack (Ambrosia)
Glenn Packiam (Desperation Band)
Freddy Rodriguez (worship artist)
David Ruis (worship artist)
Jami Smith (worship artist)
Rita Springer (worship artist)
Laura Story (worship artist)
Chris Tomlin (worship artist)
Rob Whitlock (solo artist, The Jazz Crusaders)
Scott Wilkie (solo artist)
Darlene Zschech (worship artist)



At bass clinics and events, Norm has shared the stage with these artists and more:

Alex Al
Richard Bona
Brian Bromberg
Dominique Di Piazza
Myron Dove
David Dyson
Nathan East
Tony Franklin
Matt Garrison
Stu Hamm
Todd Johnson
Steve Lawson
Michael Manring
Adam Nitti
Trip Wamsley
Jerry Watts
Doug Wimbish


Norm has appeared in the following print & on-line publications:

All About Jazz
Bass Player
Bass Frontiers
The Roland Users Group
Bass Guitar (UK)
Bass Professor (Germany)
Bass Magazine (Netherlands)
Bass Magazine (Japan)
Bass Musician
Musico Pro (Espanol)
Jazziz
JazzLife (Japan)
UCLA’s Daily Bruin
Christian Musician
GlobalBass.com
Bassically.com / The International Institute of Bassists


Norm has served (or is currently serving) as adjunct faculty at:

Biola University, Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Music Academy, Pasadena, CA
Concordia University, Irvine, CA
Hope International University, Fullerton, CA
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Modified on September 19, 2006