corto.alto’s KEXP Session Is a Bass-Driven Trip-Hop Jazz Experience
corto.alto’s Live on KEXP session is a must-watch for bassists, with Liam Shortall building a huge sound from a compact trio.
Warren Haynes, Oteil Burbridge, and Asheville Symphony Orchestra Take On “Shakedown Street”
Warren Haynes’s new “Shakedown Street” live video features Oteil Burbridge in a symphonic take on the Grateful Dead classic.
Charles Berthoud’s New “Too Easy” Video Is a Must-See for Bassists
Charles Berthoud’s “Too Easy” puts heavy bass riffs front and center in a must-watch video for bassists.
Primus Brings Claypool Gold to Chicago’s Salt Shed With Frog Brigade and Sean Lennon
Primus brought Les Claypool’s Claypool Gold tour to The Salt Shed in Chicago on June 3rd for a night of bass-heavy psychedelia, off-kilter grooves, and cross-project collaborations. The evening featured sets from Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, and Primus, offering a broad look at Claypool’s creative universe. Sean Ono Lennon joined Claypool for the Delirium set, while...
Death Cab for Cutie Returns to Late Night With “Riptides” From Their New Album
Nick Harmer keeps “Riptides” grounded as Death Cab for Cutie brings the new single to a live TV performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Inside Victor Wooten’s Reverb Shop: The Bass Nerds Play the Collection
Victor Wooten’s personal gear is headed to Reverb, and Jody and Marc got to play through some serious pieces of bass history.
Inside Sweetwater Studios: Drum Mics, Bass Recording, and Studio Setup
We visited Sweetwater Studios for a look at the gear, workflow, and recording philosophy behind capturing great band performances.
New Jazz Underground’s “23” Highlights the Exceptional Upright Bass Playing of Sebastian Rios
The sax, drums, and upright bass trio format shines in New Jazz Underground’s live performance of “23,” filmed in New York City.
Tony Levin, Steve Vai, and Danny Carey Bring “Frame by Frame” Back to the Stage
BEAT breathes new life into King Crimson's "Frame by Frame," with bassist Tony Levin, Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, and Danny Carey delivering a fierce performance.
What Happens When Jazz Players Cover Pearl Jam With No Plan?
This fascinating session follows Generation Y as they transform a Pearl Jam song into jazz, revealing the creative decisions, interplay, and musicianship behind the arrangement.
Stanley Clarke and Stewart Copeland Are Completely Locked In During This Live Set
The full Jazz à Sète concert has arrived. Watch Stanley Clarke and Stewart Copeland trade ideas and create musical magic for an hour.
Ellen Alaverdyan Brings Melody, Groove, and Soloing to Jaminai’s New Release, “TAKE OFF”
Ellen Alaverdyan returns with Jaminai on the title track from the band's upcoming album, Take Off, delivering groove, melody, and a standout solo.