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Dave Holland celebrates his 80th birthday with "Freedom Call," a collection of unreleased live recordings featuring his Sextet, Quintet, and Prism ensembles.

Joe Hubbard breaks down Chick Corea’s “Spain” in a new bass course with 12 lessons, samba grooves, solo analysis, and backing tracks featuring Tom Brechtlein.

Joy Division's "Eternal: Live" collects 16 performances across 14 CDs and two DVDs, capturing Peter Hook's bass lines and the band's final concert in Birmingham.

Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill has announced his retirement due to arthritis and a shoulder injury, with Uriah Heep’s Davey Rimmer set to take his place.

A broken bass neck nearly kept Chuck Savage off Mitch Hedberg’s "Strategic Grill Locations." He shares how a borrowed upright helped him make the recording.

Oteil & Friends will play seven shows in Colorado and the Pacific Northwest in March 2027. Get the tour dates, full lineup, and more from Oteil Burbridge.

Lalah Hathaway returns with "Made In Chicago," a soulful tribute to her hometown featuring Eric “Pikfunk” Smith on bass. Hear the album opener, “47th Street.”

Josh Cohen expands his solo bass world with "We Are Home," his first ensemble album as a bandleader, featuring eight originals and a Toronto jazz ensemble.

John Ferrara expands his solo bass compositions into Mono Means One’s "Creatures of Symmetry," blending two-handed tapping, odd-meter riffs, and trio interplay.

Bruce Gertz explores bebop and modern jazz on "It's Only A Bass," his fourth solo bass album. Hear the opening track from the 13-song double bass collection.

Stevie Wonder marks 50 years of Songs in the Key of Life with four unreleased tracks, including two with Nathan Watts, ahead of a full-album tour this fall.

Bassist Karina Rykman returns with "Late Checkout," a new album blending pop, rock, jam, and funk. Watch “Easy, Rider” live and browse her fall tour dates.