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Bakithi Kumalo on Paul Simon’s Graceland, Fretless Bass, and Finding His Voice
Bakithi Kumalo shares the story behind his iconic fretless bass work on Paul Simon’s Graceland and how music changed the course of his life.
Laura Lee Lays Down the Groove with Her Signature Fender Jazz Bass in New Khruangbin Video
Laura Lee plays her new Fender Jazz Bass in a Khruangbin session, showing off the tone, feel, and design behind her signature model.
Marcus Miller Joins Ron Carter, Corcoran Holt, and More at 2025 DC JazzFest
Marcus Miller joins the 2025 DC JazzFest lineup alongside Ron Carter, Corcoran Holt, and a stellar roster of jazz legends performing in the nation's capital.
AccuGroove 210 Maximus: High-Powered 2×10 Bass Cab With Isolated 4-Way Design
The AccuGroove 210 Maximus brings studio-level clarity to a 2x10 cab, with an isolated 4-way system and 900 watts of power in a portable format.
Esperanza Spalding Brings Fretless Groove to Herbie Hancock’s “Watermelon Man” with Glasper
Esperanza Spalding plays fretless bass with Robert Glasper in a creative live take on Herbie Hancock’s “Watermelon Man” at the Polar Music Prize.
Oteil Burbridge Launches Fall 2025 Tour with Oteil & Friends After Dead & Company Sphere Run
Oteil Burbridge’s Fall 2025 tour features Oteil & Friends with Melvin Seals, Steve Kimock, Jason Crosby, and more across the East Coast.
Honoring Brian Wilson with a Soulful Take on “God Only Knows” by Consider the Source
We first shared this “God Only Knows” cover by Consider the Source for its emotional power. After Brian Wilson’s passing, it feels even more resonant.
Nordstrand Launches Acinonyx V: Short Scale Five-String With PolyVox Pickup and Custom Shop Build
Nordstrand introduces the Acinonyx V, a short scale five-string bass featuring a PolyVox pickup and custom shop build by Carey Nordstrand.
Bass Educator Phil Mann Concludes “Chord Tone Concepts” Series with Volume 4 on Voice Leading and Triad Pairs
Phil Mann wraps up his 11-year “Chord Tone Concepts” series with Volume 4, focusing on triad pairs, voice leading, and melodic phrasing for bassists.
5-String Bass Workout: Slap, Strum, and Pluck on the B String
This Bass Gym lesson shows how to build a groove around the B string using slap, strumming, and double-stop techniques.
John Cowan Lays It Down as The Doobie Brothers Perform “Listen to the Music” Live on Colbert
John Cowan Brings Vintage Jazz Bass Tone to Doobie Brothers’ “Listen to the Music” Performance on Colbert
Yes Announces 2025 Tour Performing Fragile in Full, Celebrating a Prog Rock Milestone
Yes will perform their 1971 prog classic "Fragile" in full during their 2025 U.S. tour, featuring tracks like “Roundabout” and “Heart of the Sunrise.”