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Esperanza Spalding’s Breakthrough Album “Esperanza” Gets Its First Vinyl Release

Esperanza Spalding’s Breakthrough Album “Esperanza” Gets Its First Vinyl Release

Esperanza Spalding’s 2008 album Esperanza makes its vinyl debut November 13th as a 2LP set with new artwork and two bonus tracks from the original sessions.

Former Symphony X Bassist Thomas Miller Returns With “Lazarus Effect”

Former Symphony X Bassist Thomas Miller Returns With “Lazarus Effect”

Thomas Miller revisits his prog-metal roots with Lazarus Effect, featuring former Symphony X bandmates Michael Romeo and Michael Pinnella. Out October 30.

Federico Malaman Blends Melody, Fire, and Groove on New Album “Mist”

Federico Malaman Blends Melody, Fire, and Groove on New Album “Mist”

Federico Malaman returns with “Mist,” featuring nine original compositions and guests Frank Gambale, Anatole Muster, Paolo Fresu, and more.

Christian McBride & Ursa Major Announce Debut Album, “Points of Light”

Christian McBride & Ursa Major Announce Debut Album, “Points of Light”

Christian McBride and Ursa Major announce their debut album, Points of Light, and share a spacious new cover of George Duke’s classic “No Rhyme, No Reason.”

Emma Dayhuff Explores the Places That Shape Us on “Mountains”

Emma Dayhuff Explores the Places That Shape Us on “Mountains”

Bassist and composer Emma Dayhuff draws inspiration from Montana mountain ranges and New York City skylines on her second solo album, “Mountains.”

New Lineup, New Album: Al Cisneros and Sleep Return with “Hempispheres”

New Lineup, New Album: Al Cisneros and Sleep Return with “Hempispheres”

Sleep returns with a revamped lineup and "Hempispheres," a five-song album packed with extended jams, massive riffs, and Al Cisneros’s thunderous bass.

Dane Alderson on Reimagining Jaco Pastorius for Kurt Elling and Yellowjackets’ New Weather Report Album

Dane Alderson on Reimagining Jaco Pastorius for Kurt Elling and Yellowjackets’ New Weather Report Album

Dane Alderson shares how he approached Jaco Pastorius’ bass lines on Kurt Elling and Yellowjackets’ new album of reimagined Weather Report classics.

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Tony Levin and Stick Men Double Down on “Let’s THRAK Again” With Two Distinct Versions

Tony Levin and Stick Men Double Down on “Let’s THRAK Again” With Two Distinct Versions

Tony Levin and Stick Men return with Let’s THRAK Again, a new album inspired by King Crimson’s THRAK featuring two distinct versions of the music.

Dinosaur Jr. Returns to Its Roots on New Album “There Near”

Dinosaur Jr. Returns to Its Roots on New Album “There Near”

Dinosaur Jr. returns to its early sound on the new album “There Near,” featuring Lou Barlow’s fuzzy bass tones, and announces tour dates into 2027.

Thundercat and Steve Lacy Bring the Bass to Erykah Badu’s First Album in 11 Years

Thundercat and Steve Lacy Bring the Bass to Erykah Badu’s First Album in 11 Years

Thundercat and Steve Lacy bring the low end to Erykah Badu and The Alchemist’s new album, "Before the World Blows," her first full-length in 11 years.

Mastodon Returns With “Marrow Deep,” Featuring a Guest Bass Solo From Geezer Butler

Mastodon Returns With “Marrow Deep,” Featuring a Guest Bass Solo From Geezer Butler

Mastodon returns with “Marrow Deep,” a heavy new album featuring Troy Sanders and an unexpected guest bass solo from Black Sabbath legend Geezer Butler.

Linda May Han Oh and Melissa Aldana Reimagine Jazz Classics on “Beneath Lifted Skies”

Linda May Han Oh and Melissa Aldana Reimagine Jazz Classics on “Beneath Lifted Skies”

Bassist Linda May Han Oh and saxophonist Melissa Aldana explore Mingus, Parker, Coltrane and more on their new duo album, “Beneath Lifted Skies.”