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Tim Lefebvre’s Bass Groove Shines on Scary Pockets’ “Runnin”
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Tim Lefebvre’s Bass Groove Shines on Scary Pockets’ “Runnin”

Tim Lefebvre fuels Scary Pockets’ Runnin with rich P Bass tone, while Judith Hill delivers a powerful vocal over a tight, upbeat groove.

Mudvayne’s “Death Blooms” Gets an Explosive Bass Playthrough by Kade Turner
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Mudvayne’s “Death Blooms” Gets an Explosive Bass Playthrough by Kade Turner

There are certain bass lines that still hit like a punch to the chest. Mudvayne’s “Death Blooms” is one of them. In his latest playthrough, Kade Turner dives headfirst into that chaos and comes out swinging. Turner is playing a Warwick Thumb through a Gallien Krueger stack, and the combination absolutely snarls. The Warwick delivers that focused midrange grind while...

Bassist Mohini Dey in Peak Form as Spirit Fingers Trio Ignite “Nails”
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Bassist Mohini Dey in Peak Form as Spirit Fingers Trio Ignite “Nails”

Captured live at JammJam, “Nails” showcases Mohini Dey and Spirit Fingers Trio in peak form, delivering progressive jazz with precision, fire, and intensity.

Khruangbin Revisit The Universe Smiles Upon You II in Mesmerizing Live Session at The Current
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Khruangbin Revisit The Universe Smiles Upon You II in Mesmerizing Live Session at The Current

Khruangbin revisit their debut at The Current, where Laura Lee locks in the groove on her new signature Fender Jazz Bass.

Stu Hamm Unleashes the Mayones Comodous 4 “Kirby” in Solo Performance
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Stu Hamm Unleashes the Mayones Comodous 4 “Kirby” in Solo Performance

Stu Hamm shares a solo performance on his Mayones Comodous 4 “Kirby,” delivering melody, harmonics, and signature two handed technique.

Avishai Cohen Showcases Upright Bass Mastery in Live Trio Performance
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Avishai Cohen Showcases Upright Bass Mastery in Live Trio Performance

Avishai Cohen leads his trio from the upright bass, blending groove, lyricism, and tight interplay in a performance bass players won’t want to miss.

Jill Scott Tiny Desk Concert Features Standout Bass from Dwayne Wright
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Jill Scott Tiny Desk Concert Features Standout Bass from Dwayne Wright

Jill Scott’s Tiny Desk performance leans on bassist Dwayne Wright, delivering a deep neo soul pocket on his New York Bass Works Jazz 5.

Angine de Poitrine Deliver a Bizarre, Microtonal Instrumental Storm on KEXP
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Angine de Poitrine Deliver a Bizarre, Microtonal Instrumental Storm on KEXP

Angine de Poitrine bring microtonal grooves, looping textures, and double-neck bass and guitar to a KEXP session that defies easy labels.

Jack Bruce Commands Cream’s Royal Albert Hall “Stormy Monday” in Newly Released 2005 Footage
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Jack Bruce Commands Cream’s Royal Albert Hall “Stormy Monday” in Newly Released 2005 Footage

Jack Bruce’s Warwick fretless and Hartke rig take center stage in this newly released Cream performance of “Stormy Monday” at Royal Albert Hall.

Live Fusion Pocket: Wes Stephenson Drives “Lotus” with the Mark Lettieri Group
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Live Fusion Pocket: Wes Stephenson Drives “Lotus” with the Mark Lettieri Group

On “Lotus,” the Mark Lettieri Group lean into groove, powered by Wes Stephenson’s 5 string bass, full bodied tone, and fluid blend of fingerstyle and slap technique.

Watch MonoNeon Stretch the Groove on “Better Days Are Coming” at Blue Note LA
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Watch MonoNeon Stretch the Groove on “Better Days Are Coming” at Blue Note LA

MonoNeon keeps it loose and funky on “Better Days Are Coming,” captured live at Blue Note LA.

Watch Justin Meldal-Johnsen Hold Down Beck’s Odelay Era on 2 Meter Sessions (1999)
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Watch Justin Meldal-Johnsen Hold Down Beck’s Odelay Era on 2 Meter Sessions (1999)

A long unseen 1999 Beck set from 2 Meter Sessions is now on YouTube, showcasing Justin Meldal Johnsen’s pocket on two Odelay era favorites.