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Charles Berthoud and Bernth: Slap Bass vs. Slap Guitar
Charles Berthoud and Bernth give us a preview of their tour battle with this video they call "Slap Bass vs. Slap Guitar."
Janek Gwizdala Publishes “The Bassist’s Book of Scales and Arpeggios”
Janek Gwizdala has published a new comprehensive book on learning the fundamentals of music. “The Bassist’s Book of Scales and Arpeggios” compiles methods and exercises for putting the musical alphabet to use.
G&L Adds ASAT Bass to Fullerton Deluxe Series
G&L has added a new member to their Fullerton Deluxe family with the ASAT Bass. The new model puts the design, originally introduced in the late ’80s, into their USA-made deluxe series.
The Headhunters: The Stunt Man (Live on KEXP)
KEXP hosted The Headhunters back in September and just dropped some great videos from the session. Here’s the band performing “The Stunt Man,” with a solo by bassist Chris Severin.
“Christian McBride’s World at Sea” Cruise Announced for 2026
Christian McBride has participated in plenty of jazz cruises, but now he’s starting his own. Christian McBride’s World at Sea is set to launch January 20, 2026, through January 27, 2026. It will feature over 25 musical artists, comedians, and other special guests.
Bass of the Week: Disher Rattlesnake Bass
This week, we’re looking at the Disher Rattlesnake Bass, a cool bass packed with tonal options. The body is fitted with an Artec mudbucker and a Wilkinson P/J pickup set. The bass takes its name from the political cartoon carried through its design and is available in natural, metallic cherry red, or metallic blue.
James Oesi: J.S. Bach’s Fuga (BWV 1003)
Today we're sharing what may be the first performance of Bach's Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor (BWV 1003) on the bass. James Oesi arranged the piece for bass and recorded a jaw-dropping version.
Michael League Focuses on Fretless Acoustic for “Keeping Company” with Bill Laurance
Bill Laurance and Michael League have been playing together for over 20 years in Snarky Puppy as well as other ventures. Last year they teamed up for a duo album and now they’ve followed it up with "Keeping Company," which features Laurance on piano and League on oud and fretless acoustic bass.
Celebrating Jaco Pastorius: A Look Back at His Prolific First Year as a Recording Artist
Today is Jaco Pastorius's As usual, I spent the morning listening to his music. Sifting through my collection, I was reminded of the significance of 1976. Let's look back at his prolific first year as a recording artist.
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe: Starship Trooper (Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA 1989)
Bill Bruford shared another terrific ABWH video, and a heartfelt story with it. In this clip from their performance at their 1989 Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA, in the band performs “Starship Trooper.”
Opeth Releases Concept Album, “The Last Will and Testament”
Opeth is back with their 14th studio album. "The Last Will and Testament" is another concept album from the Swedish prog-metal masters set after World War I.
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top 10 Gear Stories in November 2024
Another month has come to an end, and so it is time for our recap of the top 10 bass gear stories. Here are the reader-favorites for November 2024.