Leon Lee Dorsey Releases “Thank You Mr. Mabern”
Just under two years ago, the jazz world suffered a major blow with the loss of pianist Harold Mabern. Now his final studio recording is available thanks to bassist and band leader Leon Lee Dorsey.
Rotosound Announces Single String Availability
Rotosound is now offering the ability to purchase single strings from their string lineup, including the Ultramag bass set. The move allows for more flexibility in choosing strings in addition to not needing to buy a whole set for one broken string.
Danny Ziemann Launches New Book on Soloing with Free 10-Day Retreat
Danny Ziemann has just released a new instructional book for bassists called “Topics in Jazz Bass Vol. 2: Soloing”, and he’s launching it with a bang. The renowned bass educator will be hosting a free 10-day online retreat all about soloing.
Pino Palladino Announces Collaborative Album with Blake Mills, Releases First Track
As one of the most in-demand bassists in the world, Pino Palladino has worked as a sideman on countless records. Now he’s releasing “Notes With Attachments” with producer Blake Mills, which marks his first album as a co-leader.
Tech 21 Reissues the SansAmp Classic Pedal
Tech 21 is returning to its roots with a reissue of the SansAmp Classic. Originally released over 30 years ago, the handy pedal has been used for everything from death metal to commercial jingles.
John Goldsby Releases Jazz Soloing Course on Discover Double Bass
Renowned jazz bassist and educator John Goldsby has just released his third course with Discover Double Bass. “Tell Your Story” focuses on soloing concepts for the jazz bassist and features fifty lessons with over five hours of video content.
EMG Unveils Les Claypool Signature Pickups, Adds Finishes to Trujillo Signature Pickups
EMG has expanded their line of pickup sets with the Les Claypool “Pachyderm Gold” pickup. The company also updated Robert Trujillo’s Rip Tide J pickups with three new finishes. Check out Claypool’s and Trujillo’s announcement and two-bass jam.
The Dead Daisies Release “Holy Ground” With Glenn Hughes
Rock and roll supergroup The Dead Daisies have returned with a new album and a new member. “Holy Ground” is the first to feature Glenn Hughes, who took over bass and vocal duties in late 2019.
Bass of the Week: Marusya Guitars Archtop Bass
This week we’re checking out a beautiful five-string archtop built by Marusya Guitars. The gorgeous instrument was hand-built in Perm, Russia with mahogany for the body back and sides and a spruce top.
Royal Blood Announces New Album, “Typhoons”
The hard rock bass and drum duo Royal Blood has announced a new album and unleashed the title track. Get a taste of what’s to come with the title track (and yes, that’s all from bass).
Ibanez Adds Short Scale Models to EHB Headless Bass Lineup
Last year, Ibanez turned heads with their new EHB headless design. Now they’ve taken the same idea and put it into a more compact size. The EHB1000S and the EHB1005SMS have all the same features as the EHB1000 but with shorter scales.
Genesis Reschedules “The Last Domino?” Reunion Tour
Genesis announced a huge reunion tour in early 2020. Of course, we know how that turned out, but they’re determined to make it happen. Phil Collins and company have once again announced a rescheduled itinerary for “The Last Domino?” Tour.