New Miles Davis Album Documents “The Lost Septet”
Miles Davis had several important eras over his long career. Now, a newly unearthed live recording captures what is called his “Lost Septet” from his rock and fusion period. Recorded in Vienna in 1971, the band included Michael Henderson on bass.
Amos Heller: Fortune
Nashville-based player Amos Heller is back with another solo bass creation. Entitled “Fortune,” the hard-rocking piece came from a popular gear pairing for heavy music. Heller gets a monstrous tone and puts it to use across the span of the fretboard.
NOFX and Frank Turner Collaborate for “West Coast vs. Wessex”
NOFX and Frank Turner have teamed up to release a new split LP called “West Coast vs. Wessex”, which sees the two camps covering five of each other’s songs.
Become A Bassist Summit Offers Free Master Classes August 10-14
Luke McIntosh of Become A Bassist has unveiled an amazing online event for bassists. The Become A Bassist Summit is scheduled for August 10th through the 14th with nearly 20 world-class bassists and teachers. It’s also free for a limited time.
Mark J. Smith and Ariane Cap: J.S. Bach Prelude #2
It’s always a good day to share Bach, especially if it’s performed with two basses. Today we’re featuring Mark Smith and No Treble contributor Ariane Cap making a duet out of the genius composer’s work, Prelude #2.
The Psychedelic Furs Return with “Made of Rain”
Forty years after their inception and thirty years after their last studio album, The Psychedelic Furs have returned with “Made of Rain”. The band had planned to record new material when they reunited in 2000, but it didn’t feel right until now.
Acoustik Attak Launches With Two Innovative Pick Designs
Pick players have a new option in the realm of plectrums with the Acoustik Attak picks. Designed by Mark Labbe and Michael DePietro, the picks get away from traditional flat designs.
Victor Wooten Presents: DR Strings & Friends Webinar
Steve Bailey’s Berklee Bass Department Zoom Webinar is taking a break this week, but Victor Wooten is keeping the momentum going by hosting a hangout called DR Strings & Friends. The lineup is pretty incredible too.
Bass of the Week: Erizias Basses SingleCut Custom 5
This week we're checking out an incredible lefty bass by luthier Pierre Erizias, who shared this on the Erizias Basses Facebook page. The bass is a modded version of his singlecut design.
Charles Tolliver Releases “Connect” with Buster Williams
Trumpeter and composer Charles Tolliver has returned with “Connect”, which marks his first studio album in 13 years. The Charles Tolliver All-Stars backs him on this record, which includes legendary bassist Buster Williams.
Way Huge Introduces the Smalls Green Rhino Overdrive MKV Pedal
Way Huge has announced the smallest Rhino in their herd with the Smalls Green Rhino Overdrive MKV. Although its the smallest Green Rhino pedal, the company says it “unleashes a stampede of gnarly, gritty tones.”
Paul McCartney Issues “Flaming Pie” Collector’s Edition
Paul McCartney is continuing his Archive Collection series with its thirteenth installment. This time he revisits “Flaming Pie” in a limited Collector’s Edition that includes a remastered version of the original album and 32 bonus tracks.