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Mayones Magic: Mohini Dey Anchors Greg Howe Trio Live at Spoleto Jazz 2024
Mohini Dey brings serious low-end power to Spoleto Jazz 2024, delivering groove, solos, and command with the Greg Howe Trio.
“Odd Time Concepts”: Barend Tromp Teams Up with King Crimson Alumni for Prog-Funk Journey
Fretless funk meets prog rock on Barend Tromp’s "Odd Time Concepts", featuring King Crimson’s Trey Gunn and Pat Mastelotto.
New from Luna: Moonbird Acoustic/Electric Bass with 24-Inch Scale and Lunar Inlays
Luna unveils the Moonbird Acoustic/Electric Bass, featuring a 24-inch scale, lunar inlays, and a rechargeable preamp for tone shaping on the go.
Richard Bona’s Soulful Bass Meets Cuban Fire in a Stunning Berlin Duet with Alfredo Rodríguez
Two masters, one groove. Richard Bona and Alfredo Rodríguez deliver an inspired live performance blending Afro-Cuban rhythm and jazz phrasing.
Queens of the Stone Age Launch ‘Catacombs Tour’ After Once-in-a-Lifetime Paris Show
Michael Shuman’s bass drives QOTSA’s stripped-down Paris set, now captured on tour and in their new album, "Alive in the Catacombs".
Alpher’s “GoldBot” Bass Combines Striking Looks with a Bold Pickup System
This Bass of the Week stands out with a bold control system. Alpher’s “GoldBot” uses gold buttons to toggle each of its three pickups on or off.
Bass Meets Shred: Riccardo Oliva Anchors Jack Gardiner’s “Shibuya Meltdown”
Riccardo Oliva brings groove, melody, and fiery slap bass to “Shibuya Meltdown,” locking in with Gianluca Pellerito on his headless Ibanez five string in this tight fusion performance.
John Patitucci’s New Book Delivers 70+ Exercises for Modern Jazz Bass Technique
John Patitucci’s new book helps bassists sharpen technique, expand jazz vocabulary, and build harmonic fluency through focused études.
Denny Tedesco Responds to Carol Kaye’s Rock Hall Rejection and “Wrecking Crew” Critique
Denny Tedesco shares his side of the story following Carol Kaye’s Rock Hall rejection and criticism of The Wrecking Crew documentary.
Carol Kaye on Skipping the Rock Hall, Squier’s New Basses, and More: This Week’s Top 10 Bass Stories
From Carol Kaye’s decision to skip the Rock Hall to Squier’s 2025 basses, here are the top 10 bass stories that got readers talking this week.
Hadrien Feraud Pushes the Boundaries with Whoevazntawn and His Signature Mayones
Hadrien Feraud’s tone and technique shine as he anchors Whoevazntawn with his go-to Mayones and Ken Smith basses.
Audiofab’s Frequency Distiller Delivers Alembic-Style Filters for Bassists
Inspired by the Alembic SF-2, Audiofab’s Frequency Distiller gives bassists dual filters, clean blend control, and a wide frequency range.