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Bassist Mohini Dey in Peak Form as Spirit Fingers Trio Ignite “Nails”
Captured live at JammJam, “Nails” showcases Mohini Dey and Spirit Fingers Trio in peak form, delivering progressive jazz with precision, fire, and intensity.
Les Claypool Expands Primus Lore With “Frizzle Fry” Graphic Novel, “The Phantoms of Barrington Hall”
Les Claypool announces "Frizzle Fry: The Phantoms of Barrington Hall," a new graphic novel expanding Primus lore. Pre-orders are open now.
Markbass Expands Yellow Series with MB5 Yellow JB 5-String Bass
Markbass expands its Yellow Series with the MB5 Yellow JB, a five-string J-style bass featuring passive electronics, single coils, and the brand’s signature yellow finish.
Khruangbin Revisit The Universe Smiles Upon You II in Mesmerizing Live Session at The Current
Khruangbin revisit their debut at The Current, where Laura Lee locks in the groove on her new signature Fender Jazz Bass.
U2 Surprise-Drops “Days of Ash” EP Featuring Adam Clayton’s Standout Bass Work
U2 surprise-drop Days of Ash, a six-song EP inspired by current events. Adam Clayton’s bass drives opener “American Obituary.”
Inside Corcoran Holt’s “Freedom of Art”: Legacy, Loss, and the DC Jazz Bass Lineage
Corcoran Holt discusses his most personal album, "Freedom of Art," the DC jazz bass lineage, family, loss, and his role as an educator.
Stu Hamm Unleashes the Mayones Comodous 4 “Kirby” in Solo Performance
Stu Hamm shares a solo performance on his Mayones Comodous 4 “Kirby,” delivering melody, harmonics, and signature two handed technique.
Audiofab Unveils Frequency Distiller Special Blend: A Dual-Channel Bass Filter With Stereo Mode
Audiofab updates its Frequency Distiller with the Special Blend model, adding enhanced filters, stereo input, and 26V internal headroom.
What a 1964 Fender Jazz Bass Taught Me About Feel, Groove, and Letting Go of Slap
A vintage 1964 Fender Jazz Bass inspired a fresh approach to groove—ditching slap for pick funk in B minor pentatonic with palm muting and sextuplet licks.
Avishai Cohen Showcases Upright Bass Mastery in Live Trio Performance
Avishai Cohen leads his trio from the upright bass, blending groove, lyricism, and tight interplay in a performance bass players won’t want to miss.
Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass Returns in 2026 with All-Star Faculty and Historic LaFaro Bass
The Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass returns July 19–25, 2026 at Drew University, featuring top faculty and Scott LaFaro’s Prescott bass.
Ashdown Doubles Down on UK Manufacturing with Four New British-Built Bass Amp Series
Ashdown continues its renewed UK manufacturing push with four new British-built bass amp ranges, including the RBM, OBM, SBM, and PBM series.