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Ben Allison Completes Remastered Series with “Action Refraction”
Ben Allison has just released the fifth and final part of his “Remastered Series 2004-2011,” which presents his albums from the era with new clarity. Action Refraction was first released in 2011 as the jazz bassist and composer’s version of a “covers” record. “Meticulously remixed and remastered by Ben, ‘Action Refraction (Remastered)’ is a mixtape featuring re-imagined versions of classic...
Super7 Unveils Cliff Burton ULTIMATES! Figure
Collectibles company Super7 is celebrating the late Cliff Burton’s birthday this year by unveiling a new figure of him. The Cliff Burton ULTIMATES! Figure stands seven inches tall and captures all the details of the bass icon.
John Ferrara: Fragments of Silence
John Ferrara’s solo playing has always blown me away. Here’s a new video of his epic eight-minute composition that explores classical, grunge, and jazz with just a bass and Ferrara’s two hands.
Trivium and Beartooth Announce Co-Headlining Tour
Trivium and Beartooth are teaming up for a co-headlining tour of the U.S. that will stretch from May to June. The two metal mainstays will also be joined by Malevolence and Archetypes Collide on the trek.
The Art of the Bass Choir: An Interview with Lincoln Goines
Lincoln Goines is a consummate bassist and renowned educator. We caught up with him to discuss his debut album as a leader, “The Art of the Bass Choir,” and more.
YYNOT with Jason Bittner: Natural Science
YYNOT’s Bubba Bash 2023 was a huge success, and the band continues to drop videos from the show. In this one, Tim Starace and the group is joined by drummer Jason Bittner to perform Rush’s “Natural Science.”
Monuments Announce New Bassist
Monuments have announced a shift in its lineup. Longtime bassist Adam Swan has left the fold, they’ve shared. The group has already announced his replacement, which will not be a surprise to fans of the group.
Jason Newsted Teases New Metal Project
Jason Newsted is getting back into heavy music, the former Metallica bassist has revealed. In a recent interview for Gator 98.7 FM’s Gator Garage, Newsted was asked about his current musical projects and shared the news.
Martin Miller and Mark Lettieri: Human Nature
Martin Miller just dropped a video recorded at Weltklang Tonstudio in Plauen, Germany, in February 2020. In this clip, the band takes on Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature,” with Benni Jud once again handling the bass and vocals for the group.
In Memoriam: Phil Spalding
Sad news to report today as bassist Phil Spalding has died of undisclosed causes. He was 65 years old.
One of Gibson’s Earliest Bass Guitars Ever Built Hits Reverb.com
The online musical marketplace Reverb has many thousands of listings, and every so often, something very special pops up. This week they found a remarkable bass that they featured as their find of the week: a 1954 Gibson EB-1.
Tony Kaltenberg and Michael Manring: Thread of Joy
Michael Manring recently shared this video from a performance he did with Tony Kaltenberg in September 2022. Here’s the Acoustic Groove Experience Duo performing Kaltenberg’s tune, “Thread of Joy,” which includes a beautiful bass solo by Manring.