Archive for 2020 - Page 17
Gonzalo Grau & La Clave Secreta, feat. MV Caldera: Las Cajas
It’s always a good day when Panagiotis Andreou shares a new video. This time, the timba master is performing “Las Cajas” with Gonzalo Grau y La Clave Secreta, a band which he describes as a “stellar line up of Latin music world standards.”
Bootsy Collins’ “The Power of the One” Now Available
Ever since his time with James Brown, funk master Bootsy Collins has spent his career keeping it on “The One.” Now the bassist has released a new star-studded album called “The Power of The One”.
Solar Guitars Unveils the AB2 Bass
Solar Guitars has announced their first bass model with the Type AB2 Series. The line includes three variations, and Solar says the AB2 is designed “for the modern metal bass player with high-quality expectations at an affordable price.”
The Main Squeeze: Cold Blood
It’s simple: I see a new video by The Main Squeeze, and I hit play. From their album, “12345”, here’s the video for the second track, “Cold Blood.”
Fumi Tomita Honors Charlie Parker with “Celebrating Bird”
This year marks the 100th anniversary of bebop pioneer Charlie Parker’s birth. His legacy cannot be understated, and as such bassist Fumi Tomita has released a new album to honor the jazz icon.
SolidGoldFX Introduces NU-33 Vinyl Engine Pedal
SolidGoldFX has unveiled the NU-33 Vinyl Engine, a new pedal that replicates the lo-fi sound of vintage records.
GroundUP Music with Becca Stevens, Bokanté, Alina Engibaryan And More: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
I’ve always loved the Tiny Desk series, and I am glad they were able to keep it going during these trying times. Here’s a new “Home” video with musicians from GroundUP Music, including Chris Tordini and Michael League. What a fantastic mix of music!
Bailey, Wooten, and Patitucci to Host Free “Giants of Bass” Webinar
They’re doing it again! Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and John Patitucci are hosting a webinar on Thursday. This time they’ll be chatting with five giants of the bass: Ron Carter, Stanley Clarke, Steve Swallow, Anthony Jackson, and Christian McBride.
Bass of the Week: Jackson X Series Concert Bass CBXNT IV
Jackson’s X Series features versions of their classic designs with modern upgrades in playability in an affordable package. Their Concert bass shape got the treatment several times over, including this X Series Concert Bass CBXNT IV in a cool matte army drab finish.
The Byrds: Eight Miles High, Live 1970
Our friend Randall Webb sent in this clip of The Byrds tearing through an epic version of “Eight Miles High” at the Fillmore East in 1970. The band’s lineup at the time was the quartet of Roger McGuinn, Clarence White, Gene Parsons, and Skip Battin.
In Memoriam: Patrick Charton
It’s another sad day in the world of bass. French double bass luthier Patrick Charton has passed away after suffering a stroke. He was 66 years old.
Cory Henry: Don’t Forget (Live)
Cory Henry has a new album coming out on October 30th. From “Something to Say”, here’s the live performance video for the first track, “Don’t Forget”. As usual, Sharay Reed is in the pocket!