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Sullivan Fortner Trio Reworks Dizzy Gillespie’s “Show Nuff” Live at BIMHUIS
A fast, straight ahead take on “Show Nuff” by Dizzy Gillespie that cooks from the jump, with Tyrone Allen’s upright bass setting the pace and keeping it there.
Tom Kennedy Reaches New Heights With Star-Studded Solo Album, “The Summit”
Bassist Tom Kennedy has released "The Summit," a new solo album featuring Dave Weckl, Stu Mindeman, Terell Stafford, Bob Franceschini, and more.
Eva Gardner on Touring with P!nk, The Mars Volta, and Life as a Working Bassist
Eva Gardner shares her journey from Mars Volta to P!nk, with insights on touring, tone, and building a lasting career as a working bassist.
Geddy Lee’s New Bass, Kiyoshi Kitagawa Tribute Lead This Week’s Top 10
Geddy Lee’s custom Rickenbacker, a tribute to Kiyoshi Kitagawa, boutique bass reviews, and new gear highlights lead this week’s Top 10 on No Treble.
Throwback: The Police Tear Through “Message in a Bottle” Live in 1980
From the early days of The Police, this performance captures Sting on fretless, pushing “Message in a Bottle” with energy, movement, and a lead-style approach.
Warrior Instruments Founder J. Dran Lewis Has Passed Away
J. Dran Lewis, founder of Warrior Instruments, has passed away. His family shared the news, honoring his legacy as an artist, designer, builder, and father.
Sushi Box FX Introduces the Mayday Tube Bass Preamp Pedal
Sushi Box FX has introduced the Mayday, a clean tube preamp pedal featuring a 12AU7 tube, active four-band EQ, and transformer-coupled XLR D.I. output.
A Real World Test for the Ibanez 6 String Jazz MDM1606 with Tay Grace H
A smooth demo of the Ibanez MDM1606, with Tay Grace H exploring tone, groove, and six string range in a relaxed fusion performance.
Leland Sklar Inducted Into the Musicians Hall of Fame After Decades of Hits
Legendary session bassist Leland Sklar was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville, joining the 2026 class alongside Michael McDonald, Keith Urban, Dann Huff, and more.
No Volume Knob, No Problem: Joe Dart’s New Sterling by Music Man Bass Leads 2026 Crop
Sterling by Music Man and Vulfpeck bassist Joe Dart have unveiled the 2026 Crop basses, including the returning Joe Dart I and new Joe Dart Vision.
Bass Giants Unite: Marcus Miller, Christian McBride, and More at International Jazz Day 2026 in Chicago
Chicago hosts a rare gathering of bass talent as Marcus Miller, Christian McBride, and James Genus join a stacked International Jazz Day lineup.
Claypool Lennon Delirium Drop Psychedelic Concept Album The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy
Les Claypool and Sean Ono Lennon unveil "The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy," a psychedelic concept album exploring A.I., empathy, and free will.