Articles by Kevin Johnson - Page 141

Benjamin Koppel, Scott Colley, and Brian Blade formed the KCB Collective ten years ago. Each trio member is known as a world-class jazz musician, and their new album, “Perspective,” solidifies that fact while showing their range.

ESP’s custom shop in Tokyo, Japan, unleashed a line of one-of-a-kind instruments crafted by their master luthiers. The lineup included one bass: the OM Bass-6. The bass centers around a seven-piece neck made from maple, walnut, and purpleheart.

The trio of Brannan Lane, John Gregorius, and bassist Sean O’Bryan Smith have teamed up to release “Emergence,” an eight-song collection that explores ambient soundscapes and textures.

Lusithand Devices has revamped its Alma Comp for 2023 with an MKII edition. The circuit, which is tailored to the bass, has been upgraded with a three-way toggle switch, top-mounted jacks, and visual compression indication.

Geddy Lee’s long-awaited memoir, “My Effin’ Life,” is scheduled to release on November 14th. Now, the bass icon has announced a tour to support it.

Ashdown has reintroduced the CTM-15 all-tube desktop bass amp for 2023. The low-wattage amp delivers 15 watts of tube tone in a compact enclosure that now includes built-in load and headphone outputs for silent use.

After years of recording, performing, and sharing her talents on social media, Mohini Dey has released her debut solo album. Although there’s a wide range of genres, they’re put together for a cohesive sound.

After releasing a debut album earlier this year, bassist and electronic producer NICKO has returned with a second album. While his first record took its cues from video game soundtracks, “CONTEXT I” is his first foray into ambient soundscapes.

Ampeg has launched a new line of bass amps and cabinets focused on modern style and features. The Venture Series includes three heads and five cabs.

I always get excited when I find a new bassist to check out. If you do, too, then you need to watch this. “Aprieta” is from Vincen García’s debut album, “Ventura.” The bassist leads a full band from the bottom with blazing bass lines punctuated by ghost notes.

2023 marks 35 years since the formation of death metal pioneers Cannibal Corpse, but they’re not resting on their laurels. The band has just released their sixteenth studio album, “Chaos Horrific,” and they’re hitting the road to share it with fans.

Double-neck instruments have captured the imagination of rock fans for decades. Today, we’re featuring a bass that’s also a dream come true: Omer Al-Katib’s Doubleneck “Bass-Tar.”