Latest from Brittany:
June Rotenberg: Rediscovering a Bass Trailblazer Who Broke Barriers in Jazz and Classical Music
New details emerge about bassist June Rotenberg, a pioneering woman in jazz and classical music who defied barriers in the 1930s and beyond.
Wonder Women: The Jazz Bass Legacy of Bonnie Wetzel
Explore the remarkable journey of Bonnie Wetzel, a pioneering jazz bassist whose short life left a lasting mark on the music world.
Wonder Women: Vivien Garry’s Journey as a Trailblazing Jazz Bassist
Discover the story of Vivien Garry, one of jazz’s first female bassists, who carved her place in bebop history on 52nd Street and beyond.
Wonder Women: Kim Butler’s Journey Through Fretless Bass and Community Rebuilding
In this Wonder Women feature, Kim Butler discusses her influences, custom short-scale bass, pandemic-era performances, and community-focused projects.
Wonder Women: How June Rotenberg Broke Barriers in Jazz and Classical Bass
Explore the legacy of June Rotenberg, a pioneering bassist who played with jazz greats, toured Europe, and recorded in all-women ensembles.
Wonder Women: Antonella Mazza on Music, Motherhood, and Finding Her Voice
Antonella Mazza shares her story of life on the road, Hendrix gigs, motherhood, and the power of playing bass from the heart.
Wonder Women: Toné Compito on Breaking into the Bass World and the Power of Networking
From NAMM to Wooten Woods, Toné Compito talks about her path in bass, the power of networking, and what it takes to build a career in the music industry.
Wonder Women: How Linda May Han Oh’s Fearless Approach Is Changing Music
Linda May Han Oh's fearless approach to bass has shaped jazz, film, and beyond. From Pixar's "Soul" to groundbreaking albums, her journey is inspiring.
Wonder Women: “I Know How To Live:” The Life of Kristen Pfaff
We’re revisiting Kristen Pfaff's story for an important reason: I was given the opportunity to share an exclusive from the long-awaited biography about Kristen Pfaff, titled “I Know How to Live:” The Life of Kristen Pfaff, written by Guy Mankowski and Jason Pfaff.
Wonder Women: Toody Cole
Toody Cole is the bassist for Dead Moon, a punk/garage band described by the New Zealand Herald as “the most important band you’ve never heard of.” She's the focus of this month's edition of Wonder Women: Stories From The Women Who Play Bass.
Wonder Women: Danielle Nicole
Danielle Nicole has built a name as a soulful blues vocalist, an exceptional bassist, and as a bandleader for the Danielle Nicole Band. Danielle is the focus of this month’s “Wonder Women.”
Wonder Women: Melissa Auf der Maur – Part 2
In this edition of Wonder Women, Brittany Frompovich continues exploring the backstory of Melissa Auf der Maur, bassist and vocalist for Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins.