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Ben Williams Explores Faith, Family, and Culture on “Between Church and State”
Between Church and State finds Ben Williams navigating spiritual and social themes with collaborators like Kamasi Washington, Chief Adjuah, and Kendra Foster.
Greg Garrison Reflects on 25 Years with Leftover Salmon and the Bonds That Keep It Going
With 25 years in Leftover Salmon, Greg Garrison opens up about collaboration, longevity, and producing the band’s latest album, "Let's Party About It".
Matthew Ramsey Brings Deep Groove to Kirk Franklin’s Tiny Desk Concert
Bassist Matthew Ramsey anchors Kirk Franklin’s Tiny Desk performance with a pocket-driven style that highlights taste, tone, and rhythmic discipline.
Oasis Bassist Andy Bell Confirms 2025 Reunion Role: “I’m In and Looking Forward to It”
After more than a decade, bassist Andy Bell returns to Oasis for their Live ’25 reunion tour, which includes sold-out dates across four continents.
Bidirectional Intervals on Bass: A Harmonic Minor Trick for Fresh Melodic Ideas
Learn how flipping sixth intervals in the harmonic minor scale can expand your bass phrasing and sharpen your technique through sixteenth-note timing.
No Setlist, No Rehearsal: Christian McBride and Savannah Harris Trade Fire on “The Blues” for SFJAZZ
In this SFJAZZ duo performance, Christian McBride and Savannah Harris explore “The Blues” with no setlist, relying on instinct, feel, and deep trust.
Joe Perry Reunites with STP’s Robert DeLeo and More for New All-Star Tour
Joe Perry’s 2025 tour includes members of Aerosmith, Stone Temple Pilots, and the Black Crowes, with Robert DeLeo on bass.
Trickfish Introduces L-Series Cabinets: Lightweight Builds, Full-Ranged Tone
With neodymium drivers and pro-grade tone, Trickfish’s lightweight L-Series cabinets combine portability and performance.
Riccardo Oliva Blends Moog and 6-String Bass in J3PO’s Genre-Bending “My Favorite Things”
Riccardo Oliva plays 6-string bass and Moog synth in a modern jazz trio take on “My Favorite Things” with Julian “J3PO” Pollack and Gianluca Pellerito.
Motörhead’s Unearthed 1976 Studio Tapes Reveal Raw First Session of Lemmy’s Iconic Lineup
A long-lost 1976 Motörhead studio session featuring Lemmy, Fast Eddie Clarke, and Phil Taylor will be released as The Manticore Tapes on June 27.
Bass of the Week: Contriver Guitars’ Plunk is a Headless Six-String with Wild Design DNA
The Contriver Guitars Plunk Bass blends Parker Fly and BC Rich design cues with modern features like a headless tuning system, an asymmetrical neck, and Aguilar electronics.
Hadrien Feraud Cooks on Bass in Hiromi’s ‘Yes! Ramen!!’ Live at Blue Note Tokyo
Hadrien Feraud brings the heat on bass alongside Hiromi at Blue Note Tokyo. Full video inside.