Eddie Gomez Featured on Unearthed Bill Evans Trio Recording
Fifty years after it was recorded, Resonance Records has unearthed yet another live album from the Bill Evans Trio. “Evans in England” features Evans’ longest-running trio, including bassist Eddie Gomez, live at Ronnie Scott’s in 1969.
Doner Designs Selling Time Machine Bass For Charity
Back in January, we featured a unique instrument by Doner Designs as our bass of the week. Now the Time Machine bass is up for sale as part of a charity to benefit Parkinson’s Disease research.
Fumi Tomita Channels Haruki Murakami on “The Elephant Vanishes”
Jazz bassist Fumi Tomita has reimagined the literary works of Japanese writer Haruki Murakami into a new album. “The Elephant Vanishes” takes seven of the author’s short stories that draw on themes of despair, loneliness, disconnection, and self-discovery and transforms them into music for a jazz combo.
Rocket Surgeon Starlifter Bass Preamp and DI Now Shipping
After unveiling the pedal at the 2019 Winter NAMM Show, Rocket Surgeon is now shipping the Starlifter Bass Preamp and DI. The box offers a three-band EQ with sweepable mids as well as a voicing contour switch with modern, flat, and vintage settings.
Mai Leisz and MaiGroup Releases “Metamorphosis”
Mai Leisz has been keeping busy for the past few years playing with David Crosby in his Sky Trails band. Prior to her incredible journey to the U.S., she was releasing music with her own band, MaiGroup. Now she’s culminated her recent experiences into a new album, aptly entitled “Metamorphosis.”
Eric Clapton Announces Brief Tour with Nathan East
Guitar legend Eric Clapton has announced a small run of U.S. tour dates for this fall, and he’ll be bringing along his longtime collaborator Nathan East to lay down the low end.
Cage the Elephant Releases “Social Cues”
Cage the Elephant has returned with their fifth studio album, entitled “Social Cues.” It is once again anchored by bassist Daniel Tichenor, who offers up driving bass lines that tie the songs together.
Sunnaudio Introduces the Rabbithead RH-1 Preamp Pedal
Sunnaudio has unveiled the Rabbithead RH-1, an all-analog preamp, and overdrive designed for multiple instruments. The company says it offers features for bass guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric violin, and more.
Meshell Ndegeocello Anchors Angélique Kidjo’s “Celia”
Vocalist Angélique Kidjo’s new album, “Celia,” is a tribute to salsa queen Celiz Cruz, but it’s more than an album of covers. Kidjo brings out the African influences of the Cuban-born singer’s music, thanks in part to bassist Meshell Ndegeocello.
Trevor Dunn Releases “Nocturnes”
Since turning 50 last year, Trevor Dunn has made a point of releasing his own music. The bassist, who is known for his work with bands like Mr. Bungle and Fantômas, has just put out a new album of classical chamber music.
Walrus Audio Unveils the Slö Multi Texture Reverb Pedal
Walrus Audio has expanded their modulation effects with the Slö Multi Texture Reverb. The pedal was designed to build dreamlike soundscapes.
Bass of the Week: Atelier Kraken Mammoth Bass
This week we’re checking out the Mammoth bass from Atelier Kraken. “Tentacle-crafted” in France by luthier Guillaume “Muche” Buguet and Vincent Clerc, the stunning bass has aluminum inlays along its ash body including a detailed engraving of the Kraken that extends over the neck pickup.