Archive for 2024

As we close out 2024, we’re wrapping up our “Best of” series with one of the most exciting categories: new basses.

In today’s daily bass video, Charles Berthoud dives into the wonderfully weird world of Les Claypool, the bassist and frontman of Primus (and more).

Each year we take time to reflect on all things bass from the past 12 months. That includes remembering the incredibly talented bassists that left us. 2024 was a tough year with some of our biggest bass heroes playing their final notes.

Thorsten Behrens of 13 Ghosts shared his latest build with us, and it looks like a beast. The Anachronist is our Bass of the Week.

Trumpeter Chief Adjuah took the stage at Jazz Festival Ljubljana 2024 on July 10, 2024. Backed by a stellar quartet, Adjuah’s innovative sound captivated the crowd.

Jazz and avant-garde bassist Barre Phillips, a trailblazer in bass improvisation and solo records, has passed away at 90.

From awe-inspiring solos to unforgettable performances, here are the top 10 reader-favorite bass videos of 2024.

It’s always great to see a new video from Gilad Ephrat. He just shared this duet performance with pianist Anat Fort. “Clouds Moving” is one of Gilad’s compositions, and this song appeared on Anat’s trio debut album on ECM records.

Collision Devices has expanded its arsenal with the TARS DLX, a dual fuzz with two analog filters. Inspired by the MS-20, the pedal builds upon their TARS by updating the sounds.

As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the 10 most popular bassist interviews and podcasts of 2024 — the ones that resonated most with you.

King Crimson's "Discipline" was on my turntable frequently in the 80s. I always loved "Matte Kudasai," so it was cool to share this video Bill Bruford just shared of the band performing it live in 1995.

After premiering in October, a new documentary on session legend Mo Foster is available to the public. “Four Strings Good” features a live concert celebrating the life and music of Foster, who died in 2023.