Wonder Women

New details emerge about bassist June Rotenberg, a pioneering woman in jazz and classical music who defied barriers in the 1930s and beyond.

Explore the remarkable journey of Bonnie Wetzel, a pioneering jazz bassist whose short life left a lasting mark on the music world.

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.

In this Wonder Women feature, Kim Butler discusses her influences, custom short-scale bass, pandemic-era performances, and community-focused projects.

Explore the legacy of June Rotenberg, a pioneering bassist who played with jazz greats, toured Europe, and recorded in all-women ensembles.

Antonella Mazza shares her story of life on the road, Hendrix gigs, motherhood, and the power of playing bass from the heart.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.