Archive for April 2025 - Page 7

Discover this week's top bass news: Joe Dart's trio of new basses, Marcus Miller's Sire update, Ampeg’s SVT preamp, and more.

Charles Berthoud is floored by Michael Manring’s “Tetrahedron,” calling it one of the greatest fretless solos ever. Watch his full breakdown.

Funk outfit Ghost-Note expands their tour with summer dates across the Northeast and Canada, including appearances at major jazz festivals.

Bassists Steve Di Giorgio and Jeroen Paul Thesseling fulfill a long-held vision with "Tetradom," a groundbreaking debut from their band, Quadvium.

Jaco Pastorius's "Havona" is no easy feat, but Léo Chazallet delivers a powerful interpretation after years of dedication to the piece.

Nicole Fiorentino shares how an unexpected DM led to her joining Garbage for their first U.S. headlining tour in a decade.

Nathan East's new Laney signature bass head rethinks the signal chain, offering dual inputs and a design built around performance flexibility.

Jaco Pastorius brings intensity and creativity to this 1986 live trio recording, featuring standout solos with Biréli Lagrène on "The Chicken."

Bassist Greg Garrison leads a heartfelt tribute to jazz legend Ron Miles with "Ronsongs," featuring unreleased music and original compositions.

Legendary bassist Alphonso Johnson shares stories from Weather Report and Phil Collins—and the mindset that fuels a lifetime of great playing.

Elephant Stone blend swirling psych rock with Indian influences in this hypnotic KEXP session featuring a medley of three standout tracks.

Joe Dart teams up with Sterling by Music Man to launch three new signature basses, each capturing a unique sound, era, and feel.