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Mike Watt and mssv Drop “On and On” – A Sonic Journey Fueled by Endless Touring

Mike Watt and mssv Drop “On and On” – A Sonic Journey Fueled by Endless Touring

Mike Watt's trio mssv returns with "On and On," featuring the hypnotic "Boat Song" and a relentless touring spirit that captures the essence of the road.

Shinedown’s Eric Bass Steps Into the Spotlight With “I Had A Name” – A Deeply Personal Album

Shinedown’s Eric Bass Steps Into the Spotlight With “I Had A Name” – A Deeply Personal Album

Eric Bass of Shinedown steps into the spotlight with "I Had A Name," a deeply personal solo album blending cinematic soundscapes with raw emotion.

Chick Corea’s Final Live Recordings: “Trilogy 3” with Brian Blade & Christian McBride Now Streaming

Chick Corea’s Final Live Recordings: “Trilogy 3” with Brian Blade & Christian McBride Now Streaming

Chick Corea's final live album, "Trilogy 3," featuring Christian McBride & Brian Blade, is now streaming. Hear McBride's stunning bass work on this historic release.

Pink Floyd’s Live at Pompeii Just Got a 4K Upgrade – Plus a New Album Reissue

Pink Floyd’s Live at Pompeii Just Got a 4K Upgrade – Plus a New Album Reissue

Pink Floyd's "Live at Pompeii" has been remastered in 4K and returns to theaters this April, with an expanded album reissue arriving on May 2.

How Don Messina & Rich Peare Revived Jazz’s Most Timeless Sound on “Blues for Peter”

How Don Messina & Rich Peare Revived Jazz’s Most Timeless Sound on “Blues for Peter”

Don Messina and Rich Peare bring a fresh take to jazz tradition on Blues for Peter, blending gut-string bass and nylon guitar for a timeless sound.

How Dane Alderson Helped Shape Yellowjackets’ 27th Album After 10 Years in the Band

How Dane Alderson Helped Shape Yellowjackets’ 27th Album After 10 Years in the Band

Yellowjackets has been a mainstay of the jazz scene since their inception in 1977. They’ve just released Fasten Up, which incredibly marks their 27th album. Part of the quartet’s success has been due to their expansive and exploratory sound, says saxophonist Bob Mintzer. “We appreciate chamber music, R&B, gospel, straight-ahead jazz, in such a way that it’s hard to pinpoint...

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How Petros Klampanis Captured the Beauty of the Unnoticed on “Latent Info”

How Petros Klampanis Captured the Beauty of the Unnoticed on “Latent Info”

Petros Klampanis explores the beauty of overlooked sounds on "Latent Info," recorded in a single room to capture the raw essence of musical conversation.

John Patitucci’s Trio Album “Spirit Fall” Showcases His Deepest Influences

John Patitucci’s Trio Album “Spirit Fall” Showcases His Deepest Influences

John Patitucci explores his jazz roots on "Spirit Fall," a dynamic trio album with Chris Potter and Brian Blade, blending tradition with his personal style.

Bassist Josh Werner and James Brandon Lewis Fuse Jazz and Hip-Hop on “Apple Cores”

Bassist Josh Werner and James Brandon Lewis Fuse Jazz and Hip-Hop on “Apple Cores”

Josh Werner's bass grooves bring a hip-hop pulse to James Brandon Lewis' bold new trio album, "Apple Cores," blending deep jazz tradition with fresh energy.

Meters Legend George Porter, Jr. Drops “Porter’s Pocket” – A Funky Return to His Roots

Meters Legend George Porter, Jr. Drops “Porter’s Pocket” – A Funky Return to His Roots

George Porter, Jr.'s "Porter's Pocket" channels the raw energy of his New Orleans live sets into a funk-filled album that honors his roots with The Meters.

Catch the Funk: Nik West’s First-Ever Live Album Hits Vinyl

Catch the Funk: Nik West’s First-Ever Live Album Hits Vinyl

Nik West is breaking new ground with her first-ever live album, recorded in front of a studio audience and pressed straight to vinyl. Featuring fan favorites like "Catch Me If You Can," this release captures the energy and soul of her live performance.

Hear Thundercat’s Creative Bass Lines on Mac Miller’s Posthumous “Balloonerism”

Hear Thundercat’s Creative Bass Lines on Mac Miller’s Posthumous “Balloonerism”

Mac Miller's long-awaited posthumous album "Balloonerism" is finally here, featuring standout bass work from Thundercat on several tracks. The album, recorded in 2013, is now available alongside an accompanying short film.