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Meshell Ndegeocello Talks Bass, Performs with Norah Jones, and Shares Her Mysterious Jaco Story
Meshell Ndegeocello joins Norah Jones for intimate performances and shares the story behind an old bass that may once have belonged to Jaco Pastorius.
Tony Grey and Bob James Bridge Generations on New Album, “Nostalgia”
Tony Grey and Bob James bridge generations on “Nostalgia,” a nine-track collaboration blending jazz, world music, and electronica.
How to Build a Killer Bass Groove With Only Two Chords
Learn how to build a killer bass groove over two chords using rhythm, chord tones, pentatonic scales, slides, fills, and call and response.
Yohannes Tona Lays Down the Groove on Cory Wong’s “Brixton Underground” at The Blue Note
Cory Wong and Joshua Redman deliver a 10 minute take on “Brixton Underground” at the Blue Note, with Yohannes Tona laying down a deep pocket on bass.
MXR Textures Pedal Turns Your Signal Into Granular Soundscapes
MXR’s Textures Granular Synth Engine transforms your signal into ambient pads, glitched rhythms, pitch-shifted loops, and evolving soundscapes.
Winzz Guitars Launches Affordable 35-Inch-Scale EBS714 and EBS715 Basses
Winzz Guitars has introduced the EBS714 and EBS715 basses, featuring neck-through construction, a 35-inch scale, dual humbuckers, and 3-band EQ.
Vincen García’s Full North Sea Jazz 2026 Set Is a Must-Watch
Watch Vincen García lead his band through a full North Sea Jazz set packed with progressive funk fusion, wild technique, and his unmistakable bass voice.
John Ferrara’s Mono Means One Announces “Creatures of Symmetry” Tour
John Ferrara’s Mono Means One will perform its new album, “Creatures of Symmetry,” in full during an East Coast tour this fall.
This Creston Electric Creature Bass Is a Short-Scale Monster
This custom Creston Electric Creature Bass combines a 30-inch scale, salvaged spruce body, Novak pickups, and hand-painted artwork.
Janek Gwizdala’s “Como” Captures a Killer Trio With Peter Erskine and Nir Felder
Janek Gwizdala, Peter Erskine, and Nir Felder dig into “Como” with plenty of space, a relaxed feel, and some incredible trio chemistry.
Bootsy Collins and Buckethead Recruit Bass All-Stars for “Metal Health”
Bootsy Collins and Buckethead explore funk, metal, and mental health on a new album featuring Robert Trujillo, Victor Wooten, and more.
Geezer Butler’s Combo of Doom Leads This Week’s Top 10
Catch up on No Treble’s most-read stories for July 18-24, including Geezer Butler’s Combo of Doom, Pops Magellan, new gear, and tasty bass grooves all week.