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Berklee Announces the 2024 Spring Bass Bash
Events

Berklee Announces the 2024 Spring Bass Bash

Boston will be rumbling on March 26th with a bass event of epic proportions. Berklee’s Spring Bass Bash will feature a veritable Mount Rushmore of bassists, including Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, Steve Bailey, and Anthony Jackson.

David Dyson, Marcus Miller, Munyungo Jackson, and Peter White: Impromptu Soundcheck Jam
Bass Videos

David Dyson, Marcus Miller, Munyungo Jackson, and Peter White: Impromptu Soundcheck Jam

David Dyson gives us an inside look at the madness that happens behind the scenes at the Smooth Jazz Cruise. Here’s an impromptu soundcheck jam with Dyson, Marcus Miller, Munyungo Jackson, and Peter White.

Herbie Hancock Reunites Original Head Hunters Band for 50th Anniversary Concert
Concerts & Tours

Herbie Hancock Reunites Original Head Hunters Band for 50th Anniversary Concert

The music from Herbie Hancock’s career can be described as influential, but for bassists, the “Head Hunters” album may take the cake. The keyboardist has announced a concert that’s being called the first performance from the original Head Hunters since 1973.

Marcus Miller featuring Nate Phillips and David Dyson: “Blast” Live from The Smooth Jazz Cruise 2024
Bass Videos

Marcus Miller featuring Nate Phillips and David Dyson: “Blast” Live from The Smooth Jazz Cruise 2024

Marcus Miller performed during this year’s Smooth Jazz Cruise, and while the band played “Blast,” he wanted to give the bass players some love. In the middle of the song, he first called on Nate Phillips to take center stage, and the two traded some funky licks. Next, David Dyson came on stage to add more low end goodness.

Marcus Miller: Detroit (Live at Paris Grand Rex)
Bass Videos

Marcus Miller: Detroit (Live at Paris Grand Rex)

Marcus Miller is back again with another killer performance. We catch him in Paris playing the tune ‘Detroit’ from the “Renaissance” album. This is definitely one of my all time favorites from Marcus.

Xavier Gordon, Featuring Marcus Miller and Donald Hayes: If You Want Me To Stay
Bass Videos

Xavier Gordon, Featuring Marcus Miller and Donald Hayes: If You Want Me To Stay

Armed with his Sire bass, we catch Marcus Miller in an intimate setting sitting in with Xavier Gordon’s band on the Sly Stone classic, “If You Want Me To Stay.” The band includes Ethan Farmer on bass as well.

Ghost-Note Announces “Mustard n’Onions”
News

Ghost-Note Announces “Mustard n’Onions”

Ghost-Note has announced a new album. “Mustard n’Onions” will drop on April 19th. The band, led by Snarky Puppy’s Robert “Sput” Searlight, welcome a host of guests. MonoNeon handles most of the work, with Marcus Miller appearing on one track.

Marcus Miller Band: Tutu (Live, 2023)
Bass Videos

Marcus Miller Band: Tutu (Live, 2023)

Marcus Miller is definitely on the Mount Rushmore of bass players, and his arrangements are always something fresh. That is on full display in this clip. Playing the classic Miles Davis tune “Tutu,” Marcus put on yet another masterclass!

Sire Announces the Marcus Miller V5 24 Bass
Basses

Sire Announces the Marcus Miller V5 24 Bass

Sire has expanded its bass offerings with the Marcus Miller V5 24. Available in four and five-string models, the bass is a 24-fret vintage style bass with passive electronics.

Marcus Miller and Tal Wilkenfeld: NAMM 2007 Jam
Bass Videos

Marcus Miller and Tal Wilkenfeld: NAMM 2007 Jam

Here’s a classic video from the early days of Youtube featuring monster bassists Marcus Miller and Tal Wilkenfeld. This one goes all the way back to NAMM 2007!

Jonathan Butler Releases “Ubuntu” with Marcus Miller
New Albums

Jonathan Butler Releases “Ubuntu” with Marcus Miller

South African singer and guitarist Jonathan Butler has returned with his first studio album in eight years with “Ubuntu.” The album was recorded in 2019 with the legendary Marcus Miller.

Marcus Miller: Untamed (Live)
Bass Videos

Marcus Miller: Untamed (Live)

Marcus Miller took the stage at Yoshi’s with drummer Billy Kilson. Playing the tune “Untamed,’ Marcus switches to fretless – then back to fretted – and gives us an incredibly dynamic performance.