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Bassist and singer/songwriter Scott Mulvahill has released a new five-song EP called “Creative Potential”. Similar to his last full-length, “Himalayas”, the infectious songs are the perfect mix of catchy and thoughtful.

Two-time Grammy winner and NPR Tiny Desk winner Fantastic Negrito has returned with his third album, entitled “Have You Lost Your Mind Yet?” The artist recruited bass heavyweight Cornelius Mims to make it groove.

Pig Destroyer has released a new EP. “The Octagonal Stairway” is the band’s second ever release to feature a bassist, and the first to have Travis Stone, who replaced John Jarvis early last year.

Steve Bailey has returned with a new solo album, or more appropriately, duet album. “Carolina” is an amazing 17-song collection that showcases the six-string wonder with a wide array of artists.

Metallica has returned with a new album and concert film of epic proportions. “S&M2” is their second live release alongside the San Francisco Symphony is taken from a set of concerts last year marking the 20th anniversary of the original.

A year after their triumphant debut, the Allman Betts Band has released their sophomore record, “Bless Your Heart”. The group, formed by the sons of original Allman Brothers Band members, once again tracked their music at Muscle Shoals.

R&B superstar Kem has returned with “Love Always Wins”, which marks his first album since 2014. The album features producer and bassist Derek “D.O.A.” Allen, as well Kem’s regular bassist Al “The Burner” Turner.

After spending the last several years paying tribute to the great Nat King Cole, jazz vocalist Gregory Porter is back to focusing on his original music. His new album, “All Rise”, features Jahmal Nichols plays both double bass and bass guitar.

For the first time in fifteen years, the duo of guitarist Leo Kottke and Phish bassist Mike Gordon have released a new album together. “Noon” features eleven new tracks by the duo including originals and covers.

Michael Landau and his Liquid Quartet have just released a live album that captures the band during a performance at L.A.’s Baked Potato Jazz Club last year. The guitarist is joined in the band by Abe Laboriel Jr, David Frazee, and Jimmy Johnson.

Bassist Gregg August has released an important new work that’s been a decade in the making. “Dialogues on Race, Vol. 1” is an album of music originally commissioned by The Jazz Gallery in 2009 that combines a wide instrumental palette.

Rap icon Nas has returned with his thirteenth studio album, with guest appearances by The Firm, Don Toliver, Big Sean, A$AP Ferg, Lil Durk, and more. It also features bass phenom MonoNeon alongside Anderson .Paak on the track “All Bad.”