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Spector Unveils NS Pulse Bass Guitar
Spector is launching a new line of instruments called the NS Pulse Series, and they’re kicking off the range with the NS Pulse. The bass features their flagship NS body shape and is described as representing the core of Spector’s iconic design.
Melvin Lee Davis: O.C.O.E.
My friend Joshua Sailor shared this video on Facebook recently with a one word comment: “LOCKED”. In this clip, Melvin Lee Davis lays it down on his tune, “O.C.O.E. – Official Cat Of The Eighties”.
Two Classic Charles Mingus Concerts Get Official Release
Two rare concerts by Charles Mingus are getting their first official release with “Charles Mingus @ Bremen 1964 & 1975”. Recorded in the German port city of Bremen, the performances showcase two stellar lineups of the bassist and composer’s band.
Bass & Creativity: Transposition Cycles
This new lesson focuses on using transposition cycles applied to both chord colors and intervallic shapes to offer an alternative to diatonic harmonization.
Evan Marien x Dana Hawkins: Anybody Else But You (feat. J3PO)
Evan Marien and Dana Hawkins are back, and this video changes things up from ones we’ve seen from the duo in the past. Joined by J3PO, “Anybody Else But You” flat out grooves. The song is part of their upcoming album, “Parallels”.
Yellowjackets Team with WDR Big Band for “Jackets XL”
Yellowjackets has been at it since 1977 and released its debut album in 1981. Nearly forty years later, they went big with their 25th offering, entitled “Jackets XL”, which features the WDR Big Band of Cologne, Germany.
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (October 2020)
Time to kick back, relax, and enjoy some epic bass. Here are the top 10 reader favorite videos for the month of October 2020.
Recording Bass: Upright Bass For Classical and Rock Music
Travis Huisman has received emails from readers thanks to his popular “Recording Bass” column. Some have asked about recording the double bass. In this edition, Travis shares some thoughts on recording in both classical and pop/rock settings.
Booker T & The MG’s: “Soul Limbo” (Letterman Performance)
Will Lee has been sharing some pretty cool videos lately, like this one of Booker T & The MG’s (with Duck Dunn) performing on Letterman. Will tells the story here.
Mai Leisz Releases “Raven”
Mai Leisz has unveiled her new single, “Raven”, which is available now for streaming or download. The song once again features her magnificent bass work with Greg Leisz on lap steel guitar, Mike Landau on electric guitar, and Gary Novak on drums.
Yussef Dayes with Rocco Palladino & Charlie Stacey: Welcome To The Hills
Yussef Dayes has released another video featuring his trio with bassist Rocco Palladino (Pino’s son) and keyboardist Charlie Stacey. Recorded live at Jazzre:freshed, here’s their performance of “Welcome To The Hills”.
In Memoriam: Bones Hillman
It’s another hard day for the bass world. Midnight Oil bassist Bones Hillman has passed away after a fight with cancer. He was 62 years old. The news was announced by the band’s Facebook page.