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New Miles Davis Album Documents “The Lost Septet”
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New Miles Davis Album Documents “The Lost Septet”

Miles Davis had several important eras over his long career. Now, a newly unearthed live recording captures what is called his “Lost Septet” from his rock and fusion period. Recorded in Vienna in 1971, the band included Michael Henderson on bass.

NOFX and Frank Turner Collaborate for “West Coast vs. Wessex”
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NOFX and Frank Turner Collaborate for “West Coast vs. Wessex”

NOFX and Frank Turner have teamed up to release a new split LP called “West Coast vs. Wessex”, which sees the two camps covering five of each other’s songs.

Become A Bassist Summit Offers Free Master Classes August 10-14
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Become A Bassist Summit Offers Free Master Classes August 10-14

Luke McIntosh of Become A Bassist has unveiled an amazing online event for bassists. The Become A Bassist Summit is scheduled for August 10th through the 14th with nearly 20 world-class bassists and teachers. It’s also free for a limited time.

The Psychedelic Furs Return with “Made of Rain”
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The Psychedelic Furs Return with “Made of Rain”

Forty years after their inception and thirty years after their last studio album, The Psychedelic Furs have returned with “Made of Rain”. The band had planned to record new material when they reunited in 2000, but it didn’t feel right until now.

Victor Wooten Presents: DR Strings & Friends Webinar
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Victor Wooten Presents: DR Strings & Friends Webinar

Steve Bailey’s Berklee Bass Department Zoom Webinar is taking a break this week, but Victor Wooten is keeping the momentum going by hosting a hangout called DR Strings & Friends. The lineup is pretty incredible too.

Charles Tolliver Releases “Connect” with Buster Williams
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Charles Tolliver Releases “Connect” with Buster Williams

Trumpeter and composer Charles Tolliver has returned with “Connect”, which marks his first studio album in 13 years. The Charles Tolliver All-Stars backs him on this record, which includes legendary bassist Buster Williams.

Paul McCartney Issues “Flaming Pie” Collector’s Edition
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Paul McCartney Issues “Flaming Pie” Collector’s Edition

Paul McCartney is continuing his Archive Collection series with its thirteenth installment. This time he revisits “Flaming Pie” in a limited Collector’s Edition that includes a remastered version of the original album and 32 bonus tracks.

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Stuart Clayton Publishes “Bass Monsters” Transcription Book
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Stuart Clayton Publishes “Bass Monsters” Transcription Book

If you want to play like the behemoths of the bass, you’ll want to check out the new book by Stuart Clayton. “Bass Monsters” profiles sixteen players with transcriptions of some of the most challenging pieces ever written for bass.

Austin Bass Hang Presents “Nashville Cats” Webinar
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Austin Bass Hang Presents “Nashville Cats” Webinar

Two big music cities will be coming together virtually as the Austin Bass Hang presents a special Zoom webinar. “Nashville Cats” will feature hosts Josh Hoag and Ryan Gould in a roundtable with Nashville’s premier upright bass players.

Haken Returns with “Virus”
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Haken Returns with “Virus”

Haken has released a new album called “Virus”, although it has nothing to do with the current pandemic. The new record’s creation began at the close of 2017, but its origin really reaches back seven years.

Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and Patitucci Host “Bootsy’s Challenge” Webinar
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Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and Patitucci Host “Bootsy’s Challenge” Webinar

This week’s Berklee/BassVault.com webinar is sure to get funky. Hosts Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and John Patitucci will be talking with Bootsy Collins, Ron Carter, Béla Fleck, and Emi SunShine in a session they’re calling “Bootsy’s Challenge.”

Headcat 13 Releases Self-Titled Debut
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Headcat 13 Releases Self-Titled Debut

Aside from the mighty Motörhead, the late Lemmy Kilmister used to lay down the low end in a project called Headcat. Now a new incarnation of the project has released their self-titled debut with one of Lemmy’s protégés on bass.