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Meet Matt Schalles (aka Professor Hazmatt). Matt played guitar for three years (among other instruments) before switching to bass (yes to that!) Here’s his story...

Although many know him for his astounding jazz playing, Russell Hall is a bassist that can’t be put into one category. We caught up with him to discuss his new album, “Black Caesar,” and a whole lot more.

Nashville session bassist Michael Rhodes has passed away of undisclosed causes. He was 69 years old. Guitarist Joe Bonamassa posted the news.

Steve Mackey, who played bass for the Britpop band Pulp, has passed away after a prolonged illness. He was 56 years old. The news was shared by his wife, Katie Grand, on Mackey’s Instagram page.

In this month’s installment of “Wonder Women; Stories From the Women Who Play Bass,” we chat with Jordyn Davis, an award-winning bassist, composer, songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist from Detroit, Michigan.

Meet Shaun Andree, a bassist from Atlanta who has an extensive resume and has one of our favorite answers to the “superpower/claim to fame” question. Here’s his story...

Lincoln Goines is a consummate bassist and renowned educator. We caught up with him to discuss his debut album as a leader, “The Art of the Bass Choir,” and more.

Sad news to report today as bassist Phil Spalding has died of undisclosed causes. He was 65 years old.

In this month’s installment of Wonder Women: Stories From the Women Who Play Bass, Brittany Frompovich concludes her two-part interview with Angeline Saris.

Sad news to report as Van Conner, co-founder and bassist of Screaming Trees, has passed away after a long illness. He was 55 years old. His brother and bandmate Gary Lee shared the news on Facebook.

Back in the day, Evan Heird had a roommate who had a bass. He picked it up, and that was that. Later, he focused on acting but returned to the bass once again. Evan is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story...

It’s the end of another year and another time for reflection. Lots of incredible music was made, but 2022 saw the loss of session legends, trailblazing luthiers, rock icons, and jazz pioneers. Join us as we remember them.