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Ken Smith Basses Move Production Back To Pennsylvania
Four years after announcing a partnership with Brubaker Guitars, Ken Smith Basses has announced that they will be resuming the production of their own USA-made basses.
Maceo Parker & WDR Big Band: Isn’t She Lovely
WDR Big Band dropped this video a week ago from a 2017 session with sax legend Maceo Parker and special guests Carroll V. Dashiell and Cora Coleman. They perform “Isn't She Lovely,” and it is wonderful.
Stu Hamm Announces New Album, “Hold Fast”
Stu Hamm has announced a new solo album and he’s asking for fans to help make it happen. “Hold Fast” is set to be the most prog-rock material the bassist has ever written or released, he says.
Genzler Amplification Announces Bass Array Series 2 Bass Cabinets
Genzler Amplification has unveiled the revamp of their Bass Array cabinets. The new Series 2 line is based on their original designs and features all new Italian-designed neodymium loudspeakers.
Exclusive: Haken’s Conner Green Shares His Tour Setup for “North American Fauna Expedition”
Haken released their seventh studio album, Fauna, and they’re currently on a coast-to-coast North American tour to support it. Bassist Conner Green gave us the rundown on how he completes his tonal palette.
Jon L. Smith Releases “Sueños”
Jon L. Smith has returned with a new album called “Sueños,” which marks his fourth solo effort since 2020’s “The Social.” The record’s title is Spanish for “dreams,” and it fits the music perfectly.
Gonna Take More: An Interview with Rustee Allen
As a pioneer of funk, soul, and rock and roll, it would be easy for Rustee Allen to rest on his laurels. But none of his success keeps him from being the best version of himself. We caught up with him in this new interview.
Freeway Jam Band: “Smoke ‘n’ Mirrors” Live (with Melvin Davis Interview)
The Simon Phillips Archive dropped this video last month, from a 2019 show at Blue Note Tokyo. The clip begins with an interview with Melvin Lee Davis, followed by a performance of “Smoke ‘n’ Mirrors.” What a lineup!
Anton Davidyants Releases Debut Album, “Avalanche”
Anton Davidyants is one of the world’s top bassists, and we’ve been enjoying his playing for over a decade. Now he’s released his debut album, “Avalanche.”
Nailing The Bass Intro To “My Girl” By Palm Muting and Getting a Vintage Tone
In this lesson, we’ll learn how to keep it groovy by palm muting and using our thumb — a slightly different technique compared to standard finger-style playing. To practice this, we’ll play the distinctive intro part to “My Girl” by The Temptations.
Gadianm: Lé Gadianm
Luc Brame sent us a new video he recorded with his band, Gadianm. This is the first single from their album, “Kreol.” I am digging this blend of rhythms and music from around the world!
Walter Gervers Rejoins Foals
After spending some time as a trio, Foals has announced they are a quartet once again as founding bassist Walter Gervers has rejoined the band.