In Memoriam: Cleveland Eaton
Cleveland Eaton, who played with jazz greats from Ella Fitzgerald to Count Basie, has passed away after a months-long illness. He was 80 years old.
Bass of the Week: Tangente Instruments Domino Fretless
This week we’re featuring another amazing bass by Tangente Instruments. The Domino is a fretless four-string built from local lumber with some intricate woodworking.
Gruv Gear Announces Dekade Edition Products
Gruv Gear has been in business for ten years, and they’re celebrating with the Dekade Edition of several of their products. The limited-run designs will feature a matte bronze and black color scheme.
Jimmy Haslip Re-releases Two Solo Albums
Jazz and fusion master Jimmy Haslip has just reissued two of his solo albums: “Red Heat” and “Nightfall”.
Foxgear Introduces the XYZ Waves Modulation Pedal
Foxgear has added the XYZ Waves to their line of pedals. The compact unit is described as a “dedicated platform for Modulation algorithms in a very easy-to-use and unique format.”
Khruangbin Releases “Mordechai”
Khruangbin has predominantly been an instrumental band, until now. Bassist Laura Lee found inspiration from a friend and discovered her expression in lyrics to create the new album, “Mordechai”.
Darkglass Electronics Unveils the Element Pedal
Darkglass Electronics has added a new gadget to its product lineup with the Element. The utility pedal is a headphone amp and cabinet simulator that offers solutions for playing, rehearsing, or studying music.
The Cro-Mags Release “In The Beginning”
Harley Flanagan and Cro-Mags have returned with “In The Beginning”, which marks the group’s first full-length in 20 years following a bitter legal battle over the band name.
Hot Tuna Announces July 4th Live Stream
Hot Tuna guitarist Jorma Kaukonen has been holding live streams on his own throughout the quarantine, but now bassist Jack Casady has safely driven across the country to join him for a special July 4th concert.
Jeff Ament Releases Solo EP, “American Death Squad”
Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament has dropped a surprise EP called “American Death Squad”. The five-song collection was crafted during the beginning of the quarantine period during the pandemic.
Derrick Hodge Returns with “Color of Noize”
Two-time Grammy-winning bassist Derrick Hodge has returned with his third album as a leader, entitled “Color of Noize”. While it’s an expansion on Hodge’s unique blend of jazz, hip-hop, and soul, it also has several fresh aspects.
Nordstrand Audio Introduces the NinoMute
Nordstrand Audio has added a new product to its string dampening line with the NinoMute. The device was developed by bassist Nino Ocampo for the double bass to help accentuate its acoustic nature.