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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.
Kevin McCormick Returns to Anchor Experience Hendrix Tour 2025
The Experience Hendrix Tour is returning for 2025 with an incredible list of musicians paying homage to the guitar icon. Kevin McCormick is returning to anchor the tour on bass.
Is This the Greatest Walking Bass Line Ever? Breaking Down “Killer Joe” from Quincy Jones’s “Walking In Space”
In this episode, I’m focusing on the music of the late, great Quincy Jones and his iconic album "Walking In Space" (1969). Ray Brown's bass work on Benny Golson’s jazz standard “Killer Joe” just might be the best walking bass line you’ve ever heard.
Joni Mitchell: “Edith and the Kingpin” (with Jaco Pastorius & Bobbye Hall) Live in Sacramento, 1976
The Jaco Pastorius Archive just dropped another excellent piece of Jaco Pastorius and Joni Mitchell history. Here's "Edith and the Kingpin," recorded live with Jaco and Bobbye Hall on November 22, 1976.
Live 1994 Album Showcases Oscar Peterson’s Return and Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen’s Prowess
In 1993, jazz piano virtuoso suffered a stroke that weakened his left side and put him out of commission. He would return to playing the next year. Part of his big return was captured in a new live album called “City Lights: The Oscar Peterson Quartet – Live in Munich, 1994.”
Marek Bero Publishes “Bass Gym: 101 Position Exercises”
Marek Bero is back with a new set of exercises in his Bass Gym 101 series. The eleventh book in the line, “101 Position Exercises,” focuses on position exercises with a progressive series of lessons to get you all over the fingerboard.