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Pino Palladino Featured on Michael Kiwanuka’s “Small Changes”
British singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka has returned with his fourth album, "Small Changes." The soulful effort sees him teaming up again with producers Danger Mouse and Inflo and some special guests, including Pino Palladino.
Ernie Ball Music Man Launches 2024 Limited Edition Version of the Tim Commerford StingRay Bass
In addition to refreshing John Myung’s Bongo 6 bass, Ernie Ball Music Man has announced new finishes for the Tim Commerford Artist Series StingRay.
Is This The Fastest Bass Solo Ever? Charles Berthoud Breaks Down A Mohini Dey Solo
Charles Berthoud is back with another “break down” video, and this one is a whopper. Charles goes through a video by Mohini Dey posted by BassTheWorld.com nine years ago.
George Porter, Jr. Announces New Album, “Porter’s Pocket”
George Porter, Jr. has a feel like no other and is about to prove it again with a new album. "Porter's Pocket" will be an instrumental album with his group Runnin' Pardners.
Bass of the Week: Meta Guitars Veil Long Scale
France’s Meta Guitars has a bass model called the Veil, which comes in long, medium, and short-scale versions. The unique body shape has an ethereal vibe, which the company gives a great description.
Richard Bona: Live at North Sea Jazz Festival 2006 (Full Concert)
The North Sea Jazz Archive shared another fantastic (full) concert recently. Richard Bona took the stage at the 2006 festival with his band, performing for over an hour.
Andy Rourke Mural Unveiled in Manchester
The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke tragically died of pancreatic cancer in 2023 at just 59 years old. Now his image has become part of an effort to raise awareness of the disease.
Weekly Top 10: The Best in Bass for November 16-22, 2024
This week’s top 10 list includes Ryan Madora’s new bass lesson on intervals and Paul Thompson’s deep dive into Ray Brown’s bass work on Quincy Jones’s version of “Killer Joe.” As usual, it also includes plenty of new gear.
Chad Smith, Cory Henry, James Cook: Epic Jam At Warm Studios
Warm Audio recently hosted a jam session at their studios in Austin, Texas. The lineup included Chad Smith on drums, Cory Henry on keys, and James Cook on bass. Tom Syrowski was the engineer for the session.
New Harley Flanagan Documentary, “Wired For Chaos,” Streaming Now
Cro-Mags bassist Harley Flanagan has had a remarkable career and an even crazier life. His wild story has been told in a new documentary called "Wired For Chaos."
Al Green Reunites with Leroy Hodges for “Everybody Hurts” Cover
Al Green has returned with a new single covering the R.E.M. classic “Everybody Hurts” with Leroy Hodges on bass. The soul legend poured his heart into the track with a full band and strings for a deep experience.
Victor Wooten Joins “Rhythm and Books” Series to Share Stories Through Words and Music
The University of Houston-Downtown recently shared this “Rhythm and Books” video, featuring Victor Wooten as a guest. Series producer Spencer Lightsy hosts the event to share stories and talk about life through words and music.