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Harriet Tubman: Live on KEXP
Bass Videos

Harriet Tubman: Live on KEXP

Harriet Tubman visited KEXP on January 21st, and these videos were released on June 1st. I couldn’t decide which of the 4 videos to share... so I’m including them all. I love the whole band, but I especially love the bass work of Melvin Gibbs.

Harriet Tubman Releases “Ascension”, Featuring Melvin Gibbs
New Albums

Harriet Tubman Releases “Ascension”, Featuring Melvin Gibbs

Harriet Tubman, the group formed in 1998 by bassist Melvin Gibbs, guitarist Brandon Ross and drummer J.T. Lewis has released their latest effort, entitled . The album, recorded live in 2000, is an interpretation of John Coltrane’s 1966 release of the same name. True to form, the group pushes the musical boundaries with this release, expanding to a “Double Trio”...