Buzz
Weekly Top 10: The Best in Bass for October 12-18, 2024
It’s time for your weekly roundup of the buzz from the bass world. This week’s reader-favorite list includes some new gear, plus Paul Thompson’s “The Bassists of Harlem, 1958,” part one of our interview with Billy Sheehan, Reader Spotlight, our top 10 videos, and more.
Berklee Snarky Puppy Ensemble: Shofukan
We love Snarky Puppy, so it was cool to see this video by the Berklee Snarky Puppy Ensemble. The group, with Gaspard Gabriel on bass, performs “Shofukan.”
Aaron Parks Releases “Little Big III” with David Ginyard, Jr.
Pianist/composer Aaron Parks has returned with “Little Big III,” which marks the third album with his band Little Big. The quartet also includes guitarist Greg Tuohey, drummer Jongkuk Kim, and bass guru David Ginyard, Jr.
Positive Grid Introduces the Spark EDGE Portable Amp
Positive Grid has expanded its Spark lineup of portable amps with the Spark EDGE. The multi-channel smart amp and PA was engineered for everyone from singer-songwriters and buskers to full bands.
Rich Brown: “A Different Kind of Bass Solo” (with Jeremy Ledbetter Trio)
Rich Brown just shared a video he titled “A Different Kind of Bass Solo” from his performance with the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio. He added, “Also, the moment right before my solo when Jeremy and I both realized my E-bow had been placed for safe keeping inside the piano bench.”
Sean Martinez Leaves Decrepit Birth
Twelve years after joining the band, bassist Sean Martinez has announced his departure from Decrepit Birth. The bassist added that he hopes to see a new bassist step in to "carry on the legacy."
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Monty Alexander: No Woman, No Cry (New Morning 2002)
Zycopolis TV just shared this video from New Morning 2002, with the trio of Monty Alexander (piano), Hassan W Shakour (bass), and Bobby Thomas Jr (drums) performing a wonderful version of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ “No Woman, No Cry.”
Billy Sheehan Explains Why Using a Pick Can Be a Good Thing, Recalls Getting Online Critique for His Playing
In the world of bass and beyond, Billy Sheehan is one of the synonyms for virtuosity. As Mr. Big has called it a day, playing their final show in September 2024, we took a moment to chat with Billy.
Fender Launches the American Ultra II Series Basses
Fender has announced the American Ultra II lineup, which they call the most advanced series in the company’s history. Built in their California factory, the instruments are crafted with a blend of CNC technology and hand-craftsmanship.
Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers: Live in Charlotte, NC
YouTuber Conrad Sullivan shared an excellent clip of The Wooten Brothers’ concert at Neighborhood Theater in Charlotte, NC, on October 12, 2024. Funky!
Dunlop Announces Behemoth Custom Bass Strings
Dunlop has teamed up with Polish extreme metal band Behemoth to create a signature line of guitar and bass strings. The band, anchored by Tomasz “Orion” Wróblewski, now has artist series four and five-string bass sets.