Jerry Jemmott’s Iconic Basslines from Aretha, B.B. King, and More Collected in New Transcription Book
Explore 15 of Jerry Jemmott’s iconic basslines—played with Aretha Franklin, B.B. King, and more—in a new transcription book with artist commentary.
Charles Burrell, the ‘Jackie Robinson of Classical Music,’ Dies at 104
Jazz and classical legend Charles Burrell, the first Black musician in a major U.S. symphony and a Colorado icon, has died at 104.
Jinjer’s Eugene Abdukhanov Joins Mayones, Takes Up the Jabba Bassic 5 VF
Jinjer bassist Eugene Abdukhanov shares why he switched to Mayones and how the Jabba Bassic VF fits into his evolving sound.
Gov’t Mule Celebrates 30th Anniversary with 2025 Tour and Kevin Scott on Bass
Gov’t Mule marks 30 years with a 2025 tour featuring bassist Kevin Scott, returning to the road for a milestone run across the U.S. and Canada.
Phil Jones Bass Debuts the 13-Pound C-17 Cabinet, Built for Tone and Travel
Phil Jones Bass introduces the C-17, a compact 13 lb. cabinet with a 7” woofer and 3” tweeter, offering portability and tone in a Seafoam Green finish.
Christian McBride Reunites Members of The Police on New Album, “Without Further Ado”
Christian McBride’s new album "Without Further Ado" features a partial Police reunion with Sting and Andy Summers, plus a roster of jazz vocal stars.
Bass of the Week: Alusonic’s The Doom 4 Offers Sleek Looks and a Modern Headless Build
Alusonic’s Doom 4 bass features a headless, multi-scale design with an aluminum top, Graphitex fretboard, and a lightweight 6.8-pound build.
Evan Brewer Powers Fallujah’s “Xenotaph” with Melodic Basslines and Sci-Fi Themes
Fallujah returns with Xenotaph, a sci-fi-themed album featuring Evan Brewer on bass and a new lineup pushing melodic and technical boundaries.
Fender Unveils 2025 Squier Classic Vibe Bass Lineup with Telecaster and Jazz Models
Fender’s 2025 Squier Classic Vibe basses include Telecaster and Jazz designs with vintage aesthetics, modern features, and multiple finish choices.
Weekly Top 10: Laura Lee’s Signature Fender Bass, Doobie Brothers’ Album, and Last-Minute Father’s Day Gift Picks
This week’s top bass stories include Laura Lee’s Fender debut, a new Doobie Brothers album, a Spalt bass feature, and Father's Day gift suggestions.
Marcus Miller Joins Ron Carter, Corcoran Holt, and More at 2025 DC JazzFest
Marcus Miller joins the 2025 DC JazzFest lineup alongside Ron Carter, Corcoran Holt, and a stellar roster of jazz legends performing in the nation's capital.
AccuGroove 210 Maximus: High-Powered 2×10 Bass Cab With Isolated 4-Way Design
The AccuGroove 210 Maximus brings studio-level clarity to a 2x10 cab, with an isolated 4-way system and 900 watts of power in a portable format.