Archive for September 2019 - Page 2

Jazz bassist John Goldsby has just released his second course on Discover Double Bass. “Jazz Bass Vol.2: Stretching Out” expands on the first course by digging into more challenging techniques and concepts.

Norm Stockton is giving music lovers an inside look at musician hangouts and the creation process with a new project called “Grooves & Sushi.” We caught up with Norm to find out more about this project.

Earlier this month, we featured Scott Devine’s excellent video on the great bassists of the ’80s. Now we’re taking a look at his take on some of the most important bassists from the previous decade.

The amazing trio of Chick Corea, Brian Blade, and Christian McBride is hitting the road in October in support of a new album. “Trilogy 2” will be their second collection of “virtuosic live performances” that follows up its 2013 predecessor.

Take a look at the Marleaux Consat Custom Bass, which offers countless exotic woods and different construction techniques. Check out the gallery, videos, audio clips, and more.

Marcelo Yakko released his latest album, “Boomerang,” earlier this year. He just shared a video of the title track, and it is fantastic.

Quilter Labs has expanded their bass offerings with a new model in their Bass Block series. The Bass Block 802 is a compact 800-watt amp that weighs in at just 3.75 pounds.

In October 2018, Lari Basilio hit the studio with Siedah Garrett, Greg Phillinganes, Vinnie Colaiuta, and Nathan East and recorded this excellent cover of the Michael Jackson hit, “Man in the Mirror.” Nathan’s fills are so tasty!

Jazz bassist and composer Ben Wolfe has released a new album called “Fatherhood,” which pays homage to his father, Dan Wolfe, who passed away in 2018.

Warwick is known for their use of Bubinga in their instruments. This week we’re checking out a bass that uses a larger canvas to show off the beautifully figured wood. Not only is the body larger, but the headstock is also larger, too.

We’ve featured music by guitarist Martin Miller and bassist Benni Jud before. This clip just hit our radar, and it knocked us out. The band recorded a medley of four Pink Floyd tunes - and even more impressive, they recorded the session in one take.

Phish bassist Mike Gordon will be heading out on a new tour this winter with his solo band. The news comes shortly after Phish announced a quick tour in November and December.