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Jaco Pastorius and Biréli Lagrène Trade Blazing Solos on “The Chicken” – Live in 1986
Jaco Pastorius brings intensity and creativity to this 1986 live trio recording, featuring standout solos with Biréli Lagrène on "The Chicken."
“Ronsongs”: Greg Garrison’s Powerful Jazz Farewell to Mentor Ron Miles
Bassist Greg Garrison leads a heartfelt tribute to jazz legend Ron Miles with "Ronsongs," featuring unreleased music and original compositions.
Groove Podcast: Alphonso Johnson on Phil Collins, Weather Report, and the Humility Behind Great Playing
Legendary bassist Alphonso Johnson shares stories from Weather Report and Phil Collins—and the mindset that fuels a lifetime of great playing.
Hypnotic and Genre-Bending: Elephant Stone’s Indian Psych Rock Shines in KEXP Session
Elephant Stone blend swirling psych rock with Indian influences in this hypnotic KEXP session featuring a medley of three standout tracks.
“Three Eras of Bass” — Joe Dart Unveils New Signature Trilogy with Sterling by Music Man
Joe Dart teams up with Sterling by Music Man to launch three new signature basses, each capturing a unique sound, era, and feel.
Play Scales Like Flea: A Bass Lesson Using RHCP’s Rhythmic Formula
Practice scales with a Flea-inspired twist using rhythmic phrasing from "Around the World" to add groove, precision, and creativity to your bass lines.
Ellen Alaverdyan Tackles Tool, Primus, Korn, and More: 10 Killer Metal Bass Lines
Ellen Alaverdyan returns with the final installment of her metal bass series, featuring Tool, Primus, Rage Against the Machine, and more.
TC Electronic Upgrades Its Iconic Ditto Pedal – Here’s What’s New in the Ditto 2
With Ditto 2, TC Electronic brings intuitive updates to its looper pedal, including LoopSnap timing correction and app-based control.
Cort Launches Space 4: A Sleek, Headless Bass Inspired by the ’80s
Cort unveils the Space 4, a sleek headless bass blending '80s-inspired design, modern ergonomics, and Bartolini electronics—all at an accessible price.
Rare Footage: John Patitucci Brings Polka Flavor to Chick Corea & Herbie Hancock’s Jazz Jam
Watch rare archival footage as bassist John Patitucci injects a surprising polka twist into Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock's jazz performance from 1985.
Top 10 Bass Gear Stories for March 2025: Marcus Miller & Sire’s New Bass Takes Center Stage
Marcus Miller's new Sire bass, Gibson's Tobias comeback, and more: Check out the top 10 bass gear stories that grabbed readers' attention in March 2025.
Bass of the Week: Simpson SBIII-FT Merges Archtop Vibe With Solid Body Power
Simpson's SBIII-FT is a modern hybrid bass that blends archtop warmth with solid body power in a handcrafted, highly resonant design.