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Bakithi Kumalo on Fretless Bass, ‘You Can Call Me Al,’ and His Unlikely Breakthrough
Bakithi Kumalo shares how a call from Paul Simon led him from a South African garage to recording one of pop music's most iconic fretless bass solos.
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.
Vintage Funk: Alan Gorrie and Average White Band Perform “Work To Do” Live in 1975
This unearthed 1975 live clip features Alan Gorrie and Average White Band performing “Work To Do,” with Gorrie driving the groove on his Fender P Bass.
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.
Kevin Scott Channels Johnnie Taylor’s Soul on a 5-String Moollon with “What About My Love” Bass Cover
Kevin Scott brings deep groove and motion to a soulful bass cover of Johnnie Taylor’s “What About My Love” using his 5-string Moollon.
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.
Evan Marien’s Ken Smith Bass Shines in Jazz Fusion Set with Dana Hawkins at Nublu
Evan Marien performs live at Nublu with Dana Hawkins, blending groove-driven jazz fusion, octave effects, and his Ken Smith bass into a standout set.
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.
Bakithi Kumalo on Paul Simon’s Graceland, Fretless Bass, and Finding His Voice
Bakithi Kumalo shares the story behind his iconic fretless bass work on Paul Simon’s Graceland and how music changed the course of his life.
Laura Lee Lays Down the Groove with Her Signature Fender Jazz Bass in New Khruangbin Video
Laura Lee plays her new Fender Jazz Bass in a Khruangbin session, showing off the tone, feel, and design behind her signature model.