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Stray Cat’s Lee Rocker has just released “Gather Round”, which marks the rockabilly bass icon’s first solo album of all original music since 2007’s “Black Cat Bone”.

Dr. Randall Kertz, who has long been an advocate for the bass community, has just released a second book. “The Bassist’s Guide to Injury Management, Prevention and Better Health – Volume Two” picks up where his first book left off with new material.

Just under two years ago, the jazz world suffered a major blow with the loss of pianist Harold Mabern. Now his final studio recording is available thanks to bassist and band leader Leon Lee Dorsey.

Danny Ziemann has just released a new instructional book for bassists called “Topics in Jazz Bass Vol. 2: Soloing”, and he’s launching it with a bang. The renowned bass educator will be hosting a free 10-day online retreat all about soloing.

As one of the most in-demand bassists in the world, Pino Palladino has worked as a sideman on countless records. Now he’s releasing “Notes With Attachments” with producer Blake Mills, which marks his first album as a co-leader.

Renowned jazz bassist and educator John Goldsby has just released his third course with Discover Double Bass. “Tell Your Story” focuses on soloing concepts for the jazz bassist and features fifty lessons with over five hours of video content.

Rock and roll supergroup The Dead Daisies have returned with a new album and a new member. “Holy Ground” is the first to feature Glenn Hughes, who took over bass and vocal duties in late 2019.

The hard rock bass and drum duo Royal Blood has announced a new album and unleashed the title track. Get a taste of what’s to come with the title track (and yes, that’s all from bass).

Genesis announced a huge reunion tour in early 2020. Of course, we know how that turned out, but they’re determined to make it happen. Phil Collins and company have once again announced a rescheduled itinerary for “The Last Domino?” Tour.

Bassist, educator, and longtime No Treble columnist Damian Erskine has just released a new album called “In This Moment”. The gorgeous eleven-song collection is described as a departure from his previous albums and features a trio setting.

Jon De Lucia has just released the print edition of “Bach Shapes: Diatonic Sequences for Bass”. The 70-page book is full of exercises picked from the Baroque composer’s musical vocabulary.

Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and John Patitucci will be offering a free webinar with fellow bass masters. This week’s discussion will feature bassists who worked with Miles Davis, including Dave Holland, Ron Carter, Marcus Miller, and Darryl Jones.