Archive for March 2023 - Page 3

In this episode of From the Bottom, Paul Thompson digs into the music of Charlie Parker, aka “Bird.” Bird’s library of music is essential for all musicians, including the five specific aspects that make his compositions exceptional.

Gerald Veasley is a monster on the 6-string bass. We’re going back to Jazz Jams 2014 for this one. Veasley kicks the set off with one of my favorite tunes, “Valdez In The Country,” which also comes with a killer drum solo.

Jan-Olof Strandberg started The Strandberg Project in 1995 to push musical boundaries and cross cultural borders. The bassist has a compilation of his work with his band from 2003 to 2022 with a new four-CD box set called “The Works.”

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...

Tye Tribbett visited NPR for a Tiny Desk Concert, but he didn’t bring his tiny band. The gospel legend brought his full rhythm section, backup singers, and horn section to cram into the infamous corner at NPR’s headquarters.

Pink Floyd’s groundbreaking album “Dark Side of the Moon” turned 50 this month and musicians around the world are paying homage. That includes Gov’t Mule, who has announced a tour called “Dark Side of the Mule.”

Dunable Guitars has been tinkering with the Asteroid model bass for years to perfect its balance, hardware, case, and more. Now that they’ve got it squared away, they’ve introduced it into their lineup of standard models.

Huw Foster sent us the latest video in his “5 Basslines (And How to Play Them)” series, focusing on the one and only Bernard Edwards.

The members of Vulfpeck have always been creative in their endeavors, and now they’ve launched a new project called the Vulf Conservatory. The educational platform has just kicked off with The Joe Dart Bass Course.

This week we’re checking out another incredible build by StoryWood Music. The company specializes in using amazing reclaimed and salvaged wood. Their SWB-1 Custom Offset Fretless Bass has an amazing story.

We first featured The First Circle in September 2022, with their excellent cover of Pat Metheny Group’s “Last Train Home.” Here they are again with a cover of the Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays composition of the same name.

Warwick’s Rockboard has expanded its lineup of pedalboards with the Rockboard DUO 2.3, TRES 3.3, QUAD 4.4, and CINQUE 5.3 MAX. The new units are built with light aluminum construction with slotted designs for easily mounting your pedals.