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Cory Wong (with Trousdale): Golden (Live at The Palace Theater)
Bass Videos

Cory Wong (with Trousdale): Golden (Live at The Palace Theater)

Cory Wong and his band always deliver some big music and big sounds. On March 5, they took things to new levels with the additional of Trousdale. Here they are performing “Golden,” with bass guru Sonny T laying it down.

Cory Wong: Can You Play in Odd Time Signatures? Q&A
Bass Videos

Cory Wong: Can You Play in Odd Time Signatures? Q&A

Episode #7 of Cory Wong’s Q&A videos just dropped last night, and it is so funky, thanks in large part to Sonny T. Cory titled this video “Can You Play in Odd Time Signatures?” After the jam, the band chats about their favorite tunes and more.

Cory Wong: Jet Screamer
Bass Videos

Cory Wong: Jet Screamer

When a new Cory Wong video pops up, it’s just what I need: Funky bass, incredible horns, and an old school vibe. As always, Sonny Thompson shows us how it’s done. Dig “Jet Screamer”.

Cory Wong: News To Me
Bass Videos

Cory Wong: News To Me

Cory Wong continues to share some incredible videos. “News To Me” features drummer Nate Smith and bassist Sonny T locking in behind the band.

Cory Wong Releases “Power Station” with Sonny T. and Victor Wooten
New Albums

Cory Wong Releases “Power Station” with Sonny T. and Victor Wooten

It’s no secret that Cory Wong has been on a roll with his band, the Wongnotes, over the past couple of years. His latest album, “Power Station”, includes bassists Sonny Thompson and Victor Wooten.

Cory Wong: Dean Town (The Paisley Park Session)
Bass Videos

Cory Wong: Dean Town (The Paisley Park Session)

Cory Wong keeps bringing the heat with music from “The Paisley Park Session”. In this video, the band performs their own take on Vulfpeck’s “Dean Town”, with Sonny T ripping it up.

New Power Generation Announces Fall Tour
Concerts & Tours

New Power Generation Announces Fall Tour

After being forced to postpone their spring tour, the New Power Generation has announced a U.S. tour for the fall. The band, which formerly backed Prince, recognized that it’s a “crazy time” to be announcing it, but that they’re committed and hopeful.

Cory Wong: Winslow
Bass Videos

Cory Wong: Winslow

Cory Wong released a new album two days ago, and he’s shared a video of the band performing one of the tracks. “Winslow” once again features the funky bass lines of Sonny T.

Cory Wong: Lunchtime (with Sonny T)
Bass Videos

Cory Wong: Lunchtime (with Sonny T)

Cory Wong is putting out a lot of great music lately, thanks to his new album, “Motivational Music for the Syncopated Soul.” In this clip, Sonny Thompson (aka Sonny T) tears it up – including some incredible solos – on the track “Lunchtime.”

Cory Wong Releases “The Optimist”
New Albums

Cory Wong Releases “The Optimist”

Vulfpeck collaborator Cory Wong has released his sophomore album, The Optimist. As the title suggests, the album is an upbeat and funky collection of songs. “I wanted to share the part of my personality that keeps a positive and optimistic outlook on circumstances and life in general,” Wong told JamBase.com. “I felt like this collection of songs really captures that...