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Mark Egan Releases “Cross Currents”
New Albums

Mark Egan Releases “Cross Currents”

Mark Egan has just released “Cross Currents,” a new trio album featuring the talents of drummer. Shawn Pelton and guitarist Shane Theriot. Described as the bassist's most versatile and ambitious album to date, the music covers a lot of ground with styles including funk, ambient, swamp rock, second-line, Cajun, and Indian.

Mark Egan Announces New Trio Album, “Cross Currents”
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Mark Egan Announces New Trio Album, “Cross Currents”

Bass legend Mark Egan has formed Potent Trio with drummer Shawn Pelton and guitarist Shane Theriot. Moreover, the group has announced an album for this coming spring.

Bailey, Wooten, and Pattituci to Host “Fretless Bass Pioneers” Webinar
Events

Bailey, Wooten, and Pattituci to Host “Fretless Bass Pioneers” Webinar

This week’s Berklee Bass Department webinar will feature heroes of the fretless bass. Guests will include Tony Franklin, Percy Jones, Gary Willis, Steve DiGiorgio, Alain Caron, Bakithi Kumalo, Michael Manring, and Mark Egan.

Track by Track: Mark Egan Talks “Electric Blue”
Track by Track

Track by Track: Mark Egan Talks “Electric Blue”

Mark Egan and Danny Gottlieb have been performing for nearly 50 years, and 2020 saw the latest release from the duo. We reached out to Mark to get the track-by-track background on “Electric Blue” from the man himself.

Mark Egan, Arjun Bruggeman, and Shane Theriot: Dancing Shiva
Bass Videos

Mark Egan, Arjun Bruggeman, and Shane Theriot: Dancing Shiva

Our friend Edo Castro Woodhouse shared this on Facebook a few days ago, and I proceeded to watch it countless times. Check out Mark Egan, Arjun Bruggeman, and Shane Theriot performing “Dancing Shiva”.

Mark Egan and Danny Gottlieb Release “Electric Blue”
New Albums

Mark Egan and Danny Gottlieb Release “Electric Blue”

There is a special connection between bassists and drummers, especially ones that have played together for some time. With nearly five decades of playing together, Mark Egan and Danny Gottlieb have released an incredible new album, “Electric Blue”.

Mark Egan and John Lee To Participate on Jimi Hendrix Tribute Album
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Mark Egan and John Lee To Participate on Jimi Hendrix Tribute Album

Guitarist and vocalist Bob Wolfman has announced a new album that will be a Jimi Hendrix tribute, and the lineup is bonkers. On bass will be the great Mark Egan and John Lee.

Lisa Maxwell’s “Shiny!” Features Will Lee, Mark Egan, and David Finck
New Albums

Lisa Maxwell’s “Shiny!” Features Will Lee, Mark Egan, and David Finck

Composer/arranger Lisa Maxwell has released an album that serves as a tribute to the late trumpeter Lew Soloff. “Shiny!” features a who’s who of musicians that all had a connection with Soloff - including bassists Will Lee, Mark Egan, and David Finck.

Mark Egan and Arjun Bruggeman Release “Dreaming Spirits”
New Albums

Mark Egan and Arjun Bruggeman Release “Dreaming Spirits”

Bass wizard Mark Egan has teamed up with tabla player and percussionist Arjun Bruggeman to release an instrumental album called Dreaming Spirits. Featuring guest guitarist Shane Theriot, the project has been in the making for a decade. “This audiophile recording features 14 original instrumental compositions for a total of 70 plus minutes exploring multi-dimensional ambient grooves and masterful improvisations from...

Mark Egan and Dade Reissue “Dade In The Shade”
New Albums

Mark Egan and Dade Reissue “Dade In The Shade”

Dade, the all-star group featuring bassist Mark Egan, has released a remastered version of their album Dade in the Shade. The band also features Danny Gottlieb, Jeff Laibson, David Weissbrot, David Drubin, Lew Soloff, David Taylor and Pete Levin. “Dade is an all-star group playing original music and improvisations,” Egan shared. “Originally released in 1990, this remastered digital release, ‘Dade...

Solo Career-Spanning Sting Vinyl Set Released
New Albums

Solo Career-Spanning Sting Vinyl Set Released

So, you love yourself some Sting. And you love vinyl. Well, then, The Studio Collection is right up your alley. The 11-LP vinyl box set includes all the bassist-singer-songwriter’s A&M Records studio albums in one collection. The set includes Brand New Day and Sacred Love, which were not previously released on vinyl. Along with Sting, the albums feature the work...

Groove – Episode #7: Mark Egan
Groove Podcast

Groove – Episode #7: Mark Egan

Mark Egan has a very specific sound. Whether it’s from co-founding the jazz fusion band, Elements, or being a part of the Pat Metheny Group… or from the Gil Evans Orchestra to his work with Sting, Joan Osborne, Cyndi Lauper or Art Garfunkel. The smooth, fretless electric bass sound is unmistakably his. Egan spent a significant amount of time honing...