New Albums - Page 43

Robert Glasper has just dropped the third installment of his “Black Radio” series. The album, which marks the tenth anniversary of the original album, continues to celebrate black heritage and resilience.

Bassist Alex “Apolo” Ayala has made a statement with his debut album as a leader, entitled Bámbula. The record is a celebration of his Afro-Puerto Rican heritage while also serving as a tribute to his late mother and grandmother.

Some collaborations seem to be a forced effort, but the pairing of the Khruangbin with Leon Bridges fits like a glove. Their first project together was 2020’s “Texas Sun”, and they’ve just followed it up with a second EP called “Texas Moon”.

Craig Schoedler has returned with a new solo album entitled “Bass Legacy”. The bassist and bandleader digs into a contemporary jazz sound for the effort with his six-string Warwick, which also graces the album’s cover.

As a member of the Grateful Dead, Bob Weir is well known for his live performances. Now he’s released a new album with Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros called “Live in Colorado” that showcases his new band’s live chops.

Pianist Ethan Iverson has released a new trio album. “Every Note Is True” is his debut on the Blue Note label, and for the occasion, he tapped the masterful rhythm section of Jack DeJohnette and Larry Grenadier.

UK grindcore heroes Napalm Death have returned with an eight-song mini-album called “Resentment is Always Seismic – a final throw of Throes”. Shane Embury’s shredding bass lines continue to be a foundation of the band’s sound.

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators (aka SMKC) have released their fourth studio album, aptly entitled “4”. SMKC is anchored by bassist Todd Kerns, who lays down solid bass lines with a thick, gritty tone on the record.

Metal mainstays Korn have returned with their fourteenth studio album, entitled “Requiem”. While Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu has been on hiatus from the band, it’s still his rumbling bass lines that fill out the record’s thick textures.

In his music career over the past six decades, John Mayall has had the pick of amazing bassists. For the past two decades, he’s been joined by Greg Rzab, who also anchors the blues legend’s latest album, “The Sun is Shining Down”.

St. Paul & The Broken Bones have released “The Alien Coast”, which ATO Records calls their “most adventurous and original output yet.” It expands past their classic soul sound to lean into rock, psychedelia, stoner metal, gospel, and jazz-funk.

Steve Vai has released his 10th solo album, entitled “Inviolate”. The album was created with his latest instrument, The Hydra. Vai is joined by his longtime bassists Philip Bynoe and Bryan Beller as well as Dirty Loops low ender Henrik Linder.