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Circles Around the Sun guitarist Neal Casal tragically took his own life late last year, one week after recording a new album. In a note, he asked that the band continue on and the album be completed. The band has honored his wish with their third studio album.

More of the legendary work of bass hero Jack Bruce has been released to the public with a new Cream box set entitled “Goodbye Tour Live 1968.” The set collects four complete concerts from the power trio’s farewell tour.

Banjo player and eclectic songwriter Danny Barnes has just released a new album called “Man on Fire.” The record features some pretty amazing guests, including John Paul Jones.

Get out your cheap sunglasses, because the ZZ Top documentary “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” is now available on Blu-Ray, DVD, and streaming.

Bassist Madelief van Vlijmen has just released a new album with her project Madlife entitled “Swans and Foxes.” The bandleader dishes out vocals and catchy bass lines that will make you want to dance.

Bootsy Collins announced last year that he would be retiring from playing live, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t keeping busy. The funk legend has just teamed up with Mascot Label Group to announce a new imprint under the label called The Funk Garage.

A little over twenty years ago, David Gross began writing a “woodshed” column for Downbeat Magazine. Now he’s expanded the concept into a new book entitled “The Bassis for Transformation: Patterns for All Bass Clef Instruments.”

Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra recently honored legendary saxophonist Wayne Shorter with a new album featuring his songs. “The Music of Wayne Shorter” also features the prolific composer taking solos on all but one of the songs.

Bambara has released their fourth album, “Stray,” which NPR calls a “mesmerizing… western, gothic opus.” The band consists of twin brothers Reid and Blaze Bateh along with bassist William Brookshire, whose gritty, menacing bass drives the songs.

It’s official: Genesis will be reuniting in 2020 for a new tour called “The Last Domino?” The tour will feature the trio of Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford for what will be their first tour in 13 years.

Lorenzo Feliciati returned to the studio for his new EP, “Rumble,” which is available now. The four-track release centers around the rhythm section of Feliciati and drummer Jason JT Thomas as well as the Koi Horn section.

Adam Booker has released his second album as a leader, entitled “Seven Last Words.” The album is a showcase for the dichotomy of his playing as it alternates tracks between two sets of music.