Archive for 2024 - Page 13

Saddle up, because bassist Will “Mustang” McGee has just released an EP called It’s Mustang Time! The Nashville-based artist wrote the songs in his own blend of retro rock, blues, and country.

The Mayones Custom Shop pumps out some masterful instruments. This week, we’re checking a custom short-scale version of their Comodous model built for young bass phenom Ellen Alaverdyan.

Bassist Daniele Camarda shared his new video with us for the song “Madaal,” which features his six-string Manne Multi Bass. The duo with guitarist Nguyên Lê is improvised with ethereal soundscapes for a floating feeling.

Keith Jarrett is a master of interpreting jazz standards. One of his many examples is the 1994 album “Live at the Deer Head Inn.” Now, 30 years later, the remainder of that 1992 performance has been released as “The Old Country: More from the Deer Head Inn.”

We're wrapping up our week at NT HQ as we always do by looking back at the best from the bass world.

Zander Zon is once again revisiting music from his catalog with new videos. This time, he performs “Mediation in E,” which appeared on “Sonorous.”

Xlson Audio has announced a new microphone system designed specifically for the double bass. The new model is a follow-up to Chuck Israel’s signature microphone and builds upon its predecessor in a whole new way.

Harley Benton has unveiled a new compact and mobile bass amp. The 10-watt JAMster Bass is fitted with a custom-voiced 5-inch speaker and is “designed specifically for low-end tones, perfect for the mobile bassist.”

Rebecca Johnson just dropped another video of her band in a live performance. Filmed on October 26th live at The Builders Club, here’s the band getting down on The Meters tune, “Just Kissed My Baby.”

The Bad Plus has returned with “Complex Emotions,” marking the band’s second effort with the new quartet lineup of bassist Reid Anderson, drummer Dave King, guitarist Ben Monder, and saxophonist Chris Speed.

Brubaker Guitars has launched the NBS Headless Bass Series, a line of four- and five-string basses available in both 34-inch and 30-inch scales.

Mery’s Key is back with another new song. “Breadcrumbs” was recorded at Urban Recording Studio in Trieste, Italy, with the duo of Mery Bertòs and Kevin Reginald Cooke being joined by drummer Christian Leale.