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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.

As bassist for Israel Houghton & The New Breed, Justin Raines typically didn’t have time to work on his own music. Of course, that’s changed this year and now he’s released a brand new original song called “Never Letting Go”.

Jazz master Ron Carter has just released a new book for beginners learning to build their own bass lines. “Mix & Match” is a step by step process for writing your own bass lines that lays out all the note choices.

This week on their recurring Zoom bass webinar series, the trio of Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and John Patitucci will be exploring the topic of extended-range basses. The webinar will include an impressive line-up of several bassists and luthiers.

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.”

Buzz Osborne, aka King Buzzo, of The Melvins has released a second solo LP called “Gift of Sacrifice”. The acoustic album features the guitarist/vocalist in a duo format with Mr. Bungle bassist Trevor Dunn, who performs entirely on the upright bass.

As guitarist for The Doors, Robby Krieger helped forge a new path in rock. Five decades later, he’s released a new solo album, “The Ritual Begins At Sundown.” Krieger called on his longtime friend (and former Zappa bassist) Arthur Barrow for the project.

Bill Frisell has released “Valentine”, which mixes originals with jazz standards, traditional songs, and covers. Although they have worked together in various formats, it is the first recording to feature his trio with Rudy Royston and Thomas Morgan.

Traveling is still risky business, but Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and John Patitucci are taking everyone to Nashville tomorrow for a free webinar. The “Nashville Shed” will offer a roundtable with some of Music City’s hardest-working bassists.