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Bass legend Chuck Rainey reflects on his decades-long career in a new autobiography detailing sessions with Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, and more.

Double bassist Marcos Machado updates Tao of Bass Vol. 1 and introduces Vol. 2, a 500-page guide to scales, arpeggios, and creative technique systems.

Bassist Linda May Han Oh teams up with Ambrose Akinmusire and Tyshawn Sorey on Strange Heavens, her first chordless trio album since 2009.

Jonathan Moody blends jazz-fusion, storytelling, and groove-heavy bass lines on Asphalt, a new album inspired by the places that shaped his journey.

Bassist John Myung will anchor Dream Theater’s "Parasomnia" tour, which features complete live performances of the band’s latest studio album.

Béla Fleck and the Flecktones are hitting the road with Victor Wooten for a West Coast tour featuring the original lineup and a special stop at The Gorge.

Mustang McGee steps out with Horseplay, blending Memphis soul, rock, and country, with guest spots from Daniel Donato and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.

Vincen García’s "Funk It Up!" bass course covers pentatonics, slap, ghost notes, and more, with over 50 video lessons, tabs, and practice materials.

Stanley Clarke’s 2025 tour with 4Ever spans the U.S. and Europe, offering fans a chance to hear new arrangements and a dynamic new band lineup.

MonoNeon’s latest album captures his genre-defying sound, featuring funk-inspired tracks recorded in Memphis and at Floki Studios in Iceland.

Katie Thiroux’s Always But Never Alone is a deeply personal solo album for bass and voice, shaped by her experience as a parent and jazz artist.

Cannibal Corpse will tour North America this fall with Municipal Waste and Fulci, spotlighting Alex Webster and two more standout bassists.