New music, with an emphasis on the bass player.
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After Years Behind the Bass, Mai Leisz Steps Up to the Mic with “What Love Can Be”
Mai Leisz steps into the spotlight with her debut vocal EP, blending soulful bass and heartfelt lyrics shaped by motherhood and personal growth.
“Ronsongs”: Greg Garrison’s Powerful Jazz Farewell to Mentor Ron Miles
Bassist Greg Garrison leads a heartfelt tribute to jazz legend Ron Miles with "Ronsongs," featuring unreleased music and original compositions.
“I’m Always Going to Do What I Want”: MonoNeon Unveils Bold New Album and Global Tour
Bassist MonoNeon announces "You Had Your Chance… Bad Attitude," mixing funk and R&B influences, alongside a worldwide tour this spring.
Nordic Noir, New York Grooves: Kaisa Mäensivu’s Bass-Driven Vision on “Moving Parts”
Kaisa Mäensivu's new album, "Moving Parts," bridges Finnish roots and NYC grooves in a bass-driven jazz journey of discovery and connection.
James Oesi Brings Sofia Gubaidulina’s Lost Bass Etudes to Life After Years of Censorship
Banned for years, Sofia Gubaidulina's bass etudes finally get the spotlight as James Oesi delivers a powerful new recording of these forgotten gems.
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
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 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" 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”
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
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...
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.











