A Masterclass in Jazz: Mike Stern Band’s “Out Of The Blue” Live at Marciac Featuring Richard Bona’s Standout Solo
Watch Richard Bona shine in Mike Stern Band’s "Out Of The Blue" live at Marciac. A jazz masterclass!
Can You Guess the Original? Frowin Ickler Reimagines James Browns’ “It’s Too Funky in Here” with 7 Bass Lines
Frowin Ickler got a new LEH bass and tested it out by reimagining James Browns' "It's Too Funky in Here" with 7 bass lines.
Soul Asylum Keeps the “Runaway Train” Rolling in a Live KEXP Session
Until today, I didn’t realize Soul Asylum was still together. Their recent KEXP studio session, recorded on October 7, 2024, and released on December 17, showcases a band that’s grown without losing sight of what made them vital in the first place.
How to Play Esperanza Spalding’s “Radio Music Society” Bass Lines – A Breakdown of 9 Tracks
Sharon Renold of Scott’s Bass Lessons dropped a new video in their “Bass Albums That Changed Music” series. In this episode, she breaks down the work of Esperanza Spalding and "Radio Music Society."
Aaron Gibson Revisits His 2013 Song “Peace” in a New Video
“Peace” is a song Aaron Gibson recorded in 2013. His friend John suggested he should record it again. He said he hadn’t played one in ages, but it was great to see him revisit it.
Top 10 Bass Stories: A Personal Tribute to John McVie, Latest Gear, and Holiday Grooves
Welcome to our Weekly Top 10, your curated selection of the most popular bass-related articles from December 7-13, 2024. This week's list includes new bass gear, legendary insights, festive grooves, and more.
Relive Bootsy Collins’ Iconic 1998 North Sea Jazz Festival Performance with New Rubber Band
The mothership connection landed at the North Sea Jazz Festival on July 12, 1998, when Bootsy Collins took the stage with his “New Rubber Band.” Here’s nearly an hour and 45 minutes of high-energy, funky goodness.
Zander Zon Reimagines “Greensleeves” with a Stunning Solo Fretless Bass Performance
Zander Zon transformed the holiday classic “Greensleeves” into a mesmerizing solo performance on fretless bass. Using the innovative techniques he’s known for, he brings a fresh, contemporary sound to this beloved 16th-century melody.
Postmodern Jukebox and Wild Bill Give Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys Are Back In Town” a ’50s Rockabilly Makeover
Postmodern Jukebox's latest collaboration with Nashville powerhouse Wild Bill takes things to new heights. They transformed Thin Lizzy’s rock classic “The Boys Are Back in Town” into a foot-stomping 1950s rockabilly adventure.
Watch Juliaplaysgroove Transform Magdalena Bay’s “Tunnel Vision” with Hypnotic Bass Lines
Juliaplaysgroove is back with another cover, and as always, we love what she adds to the music. Watch her transform Magdalena Bay’s “Tunnel Vision” with hypnotic bass lines.
Ellen Alaverdyan Test Drives Three Markbass Basses
Ellen Alaverdyan tried out three Markbass basses for her latest video, and her playing knocked us out once again. Check out her work on the P-bass, short-scale, and jazz.
Liam Galiano Gets in Touch with Nature with “Nestled” for Solo Bass
Liam Galiano sent us this new video, saying “I just released a set of 3 short solo bass tunes about nature, specifically bird families. These little birds made their home in the flower pot on our porch, so I wrote this tune for them.”