Chick Corea’s Elektric Band Final Performance Features John Patitucci at Tokyo Jazz
The Elektric Band’s final show captures John Patitucci on 6 string bass, driving fast paced progressive jazz with the group locked in at full strength.
Muse Dig Deep on “Cryogen” as Chris Wolstenholme Unleashes Crushing Low End
Chris Wolstenholme’s signature Status bass cuts through Muse’s new “Cryogen” live release, with heavy, gritty tone and strong low-end presence.
Donny Benét Dials In a ’59 P-Bass & a Vintage Ken Smith for “Midnight Appointment”
A 1959 Fender P-Bass sets the mood as Donny Benét leans into a Paul Jackson-inspired groove that pulls you in and holds you there.
Radiohead’s “Everything In Its Right Place” Gets a Live Jazz Overhaul
A one-take jazz version of Radiohead’s “Everything In Its Right Place” features upright bassist Bob DeBoo shaping the groove and pushing the band.
Nate Mendel Keeps It Heavy on “Caught In the Echo” with Foo Fighters ON SNL UK
This SNL UK performance of Caught In the Echo finds Nate Mendel keeping Foo Fighters tight with a steady, focused groove.
Wes Stephenson Takes a Standout Solo on “Slide Rule” with Mark Lettieri Group
Mark Lettieri Group locks into Slide Rule before Wes Stephenson steps out with a standout solo and sub octave groove.
Watch J.M. Popo Tackle Chick Corea’s “Spain” in a High-Energy Trio Setting
J.M. “Popo” powers through “Spain” on a custom STR 6-string, blending precision, energy, and a tight solo in this modern trio performance.
Mick Jagger Goes Solo in Tokyo and Doug Wimbish Holds It Down All Night
Mick Jagger’s Tokyo Dome run just resurfaced and Doug Wimbish is all over it, aggressive, locked in, and pushing the whole band
Thundercat Lifts “Walking on the Moon” Into Orbit on Fallon
Thundercat delivers “Walking on the Moon” on Fallon, a spacey performance pulled from his latest album Distracted.
Cory Wong’s “Ain’t It Fun” Is a Pocket Clinic, Thanks in Part to Yohannes Tona on Bass
Cory Wong's live take on “Ain’t It Fun,” with Tema Siegel on vocals and Yohannes Tona driving the pocket on 5-string Jazz Bass.
Exclusive Interview: Dave Marks on Playing Bass for Hans Zimmer
In this interview, Dave Marks talks tone, touring, and stepping into the Hans Zimmer show with just days to prepare.
Chicago Soundcheck: Derek Frank Warms Up with a Wah-Driven Bass Line
What starts as a soundcheck becomes a deep pocket groove as Derek Frank leans into a wah soaked bass line with full band interplay. (