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Mike LeDonne Releases New Album with Christian McBride
Organist Mike LeDonne has released a new trio album called “Partners in Time” with Lewis Nash on drums and Christian McBride on bass. Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, the album ranges from traditional straight-ahead swing to modern style jazz.
Foo Fighters Release Surprise EP
The Foo Fighters released a surprise EP this week compiled from their archive including one of their earliest gigs. “00950025” has three tracks, two of which were taken from the band’s 1995 appearance at the Live at Reading Festival in London.
Rhonda Smith Joins Jeff Beck for September Tour
Rhonda Smith will once again be laying down the low end for Jeff Beck on tour. The guitar legend announced a short run of dates in September, with the final show on the tour including Beck reuniting with Rod Stewart in Los Angeles.
Gov’t Mule Releases “Bring On the Music: Live at the Capitol Theatre”
The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York makes itself home to some of the most influential jam, rock, and soul bands in the world, so it’s no wonder that Gov’t Mule’s latest live release was captured there.
Roy Vogt Announces 9th Annual Thunder Row Bass Invitational
Bassist and educator Roy Vogt will be bringing the thunder to Nashville once again during the Summer NAMM Show. The 9th Annual Thunder Row Bass Invitational is set to take place July 18-20 at Douglas Corner Cafe from 7pm to 11:30pm
New Bill Wyman Documentary Now Streaming
Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman was always a little different from his bandmates. Now you’ll get to see his side of the story in a film called “The Quiet One,” which Wyman’s personal archive to detail his life.
Chick Corea and the Spanish Heart Band Release “Antidote”
Chick Corea has a new project called the Spanish Heart Band that has released their first album, called “Antidote.” The jazz pianist partially revisits his classic album, “My Spanish Heart,” for the record. The band is full of jazz luminaries including bassist Carlitos del Puerto.
Cro-Mags Release First New Music in 20 Years
For the first time in nearly two decades, the Cro-Mags have released new music. The NYC Hardcore band, led by bassist/vocalist Harley Flanagan, dropped a three-track EP called “Don’t Give In” that marks their first new music since 2000’s “Revenge.”
The Aristocrats Return with “You Know What…?”
The Aristocrats have just released their fourth album, entitled “You Know What…?” Although the trio – consisting of Guthrie Govan, Marco Minnemann, and Bryan Beller – are already musically adventurous, they say this may be their wildest.
Stuart Clayton Publishes New Marcus Miller Transcription Book
Marcus Miller’s 2015 album “Afrodeezia” was yet another powerful collection of soulful music and incredible bass playing. Now you can get some of that bass playing in written format with a new release from Bassline Publishing.
Gwar Announces “Use Your Collusion” with New Bassist
Gwar is hitting the road again this fall for the “Use Your Collusion” tour. The tour will be the first without bassist Jamison Land portraying Beefcake the Mighty, but fans of the band will have a familiar overlord laying down the low end.
Charnett Moffett Goes All Electric on “Bright New Day”
Charnett Moffett has returned with “Bright New Day.” The exploratory release pushes the bassist in a new direction on his own instrument, as well. Moffett, who is best known for his virtuosic double bass playing, opted to record the whole album on his fretless electric.











