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The Lightbulb Moment: Listening For Movement
Ryan Madora is back with a new "Lightbulb Moment" column. This time around, she’s talking about ear training - and listening for macro vs. micro movement.
Maurizio Rolli & Rolli’s Angels: Con Il Nastro Rosa
It is always nice to get a note from Maurizio Rolli because it usually means he has a new video out. In this clip, Maurizio is on fretless and is joined by four vocalists and a percussionist on a classic Italian tune. The combo is absolutely wonderful.
Danny Ziemann Launches New Book on Soloing with Free 10-Day Retreat
Danny Ziemann has just released a new instructional book for bassists called “Topics in Jazz Bass Vol. 2: Soloing”, and he’s launching it with a bang. The renowned bass educator will be hosting a free 10-day online retreat all about soloing.
Kansas – “Leftoverture”: The Complete Basslines, Part 4
Tim Fletcher and Troy Hughes’ epic project “Kansas: Leftoverture – The Complete Basslines” has reached its fourth chapter, featuring Dave Hope’s work on “Miracles Out Of Nowhere”.
John McLaughlin and The 4th Dimension: You Know, You Know
John McLaughlin gathered together his band virtually to record another incredible video, which they released in December. Here’s The 4th Dimension – with Etienne M’Bappe on bass – performing the Mahavishnu Orchestra tune, “You Know, You Know”.
Pino Palladino Announces Collaborative Album with Blake Mills, Releases First Track
As one of the most in-demand bassists in the world, Pino Palladino has worked as a sideman on countless records. Now he’s releasing “Notes With Attachments” with producer Blake Mills, which marks his first album as a co-leader.
Tech 21 Reissues the SansAmp Classic Pedal
Tech 21 is returning to its roots with a reissue of the SansAmp Classic. Originally released over 30 years ago, the handy pedal has been used for everything from death metal to commercial jingles.
Charles Berthoud: The Lesson (20 Levels Of Difficulty)
Charles Berthoud first teased Victor Wooten’s “The Lesson” in a video a year or so ago. So many of his viewers have since asked him to do a full cover. So we decided to learn the live version and broke it down into “20 Levels Of Difficulty”.
John Goldsby Releases Jazz Soloing Course on Discover Double Bass
Renowned jazz bassist and educator John Goldsby has just released his third course with Discover Double Bass. “Tell Your Story” focuses on soloing concepts for the jazz bassist and features fifty lessons with over five hours of video content.
EMG Unveils Les Claypool Signature Pickups, Adds Finishes to Trujillo Signature Pickups
EMG has expanded their line of pickup sets with the Les Claypool “Pachyderm Gold” pickup. The company also updated Robert Trujillo’s Rip Tide J pickups with three new finishes. Check out Claypool’s and Trujillo’s announcement and two-bass jam.
The Dead Daisies Release “Holy Ground” With Glenn Hughes
Rock and roll supergroup The Dead Daisies have returned with a new album and a new member. “Holy Ground” is the first to feature Glenn Hughes, who took over bass and vocal duties in late 2019.
Bass of the Week: Marusya Guitars Archtop Bass
This week we’re checking out a beautiful five-string archtop built by Marusya Guitars. The gorgeous instrument was hand-built in Perm, Russia with mahogany for the body back and sides and a spruce top.