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Denny Tedesco Responds to Carol Kaye’s Rock Hall Rejection and “Wrecking Crew” Critique
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Denny Tedesco Responds to Carol Kaye’s Rock Hall Rejection and “Wrecking Crew” Critique

Denny Tedesco shares his side of the story following Carol Kaye’s Rock Hall rejection and criticism of The Wrecking Crew documentary.

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Funk Meets Fire: Ellen Alaverdyan and Dino Jelusick Team Up for “Wrong Side of the Law”
Bass Videos, News

Funk Meets Fire: Ellen Alaverdyan and Dino Jelusick Team Up for “Wrong Side of the Law”

Ellen Alaverdyan stars in The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown’s latest video for “Wrong Side of the Law,” with Dino Jelusick and Kenny Aronof

The Wood Brothers Unveil “The Trick” and Announce 2025 “Puff of Smoke” Tour
Concerts & Tours

The Wood Brothers Unveil “The Trick” and Announce 2025 “Puff of Smoke” Tour

Ahead of their album "Puff of Smoke", The Wood Brothers release “The Trick” and confirm new fall 2025 tour dates across the Midwest and East Coast.

Jerry Jemmott’s Iconic Basslines from Aretha, B.B. King, and More Collected in New Transcription Book
News, Sheet Music & Instruction

Jerry Jemmott’s Iconic Basslines from Aretha, B.B. King, and More Collected in New Transcription Book

Explore 15 of Jerry Jemmott’s iconic basslines—played with Aretha Franklin, B.B. King, and more—in a new transcription book with artist commentary.

Carol Kaye to Skip Rock Hall Induction, Rejects “Wrecking Crew” Label
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Carol Kaye to Skip Rock Hall Induction, Rejects “Wrecking Crew” Label

Bass legend Carol Kaye says no to the Rock Hall, rejecting the “Wrecking Crew” name and standing by her identity as a studio musician

Gov’t Mule Celebrates 30th Anniversary with 2025 Tour and Kevin Scott on Bass
Concerts & Tours

Gov’t Mule Celebrates 30th Anniversary with 2025 Tour and Kevin Scott on Bass

Gov’t Mule marks 30 years with a 2025 tour featuring bassist Kevin Scott, returning to the road for a milestone run across the U.S. and Canada.

Christian McBride Reunites Members of The Police on New Album, “Without Further Ado”
New Albums

Christian McBride Reunites Members of The Police on New Album, “Without Further Ado”

Christian McBride’s new album "Without Further Ado" features a partial Police reunion with Sting and Andy Summers, plus a roster of jazz vocal stars.

Evan Brewer Powers Fallujah’s “Xenotaph” with Melodic Basslines and Sci-Fi Themes
New Albums

Evan Brewer Powers Fallujah’s “Xenotaph” with Melodic Basslines and Sci-Fi Themes

Fallujah returns with Xenotaph, a sci-fi-themed album featuring Evan Brewer on bass and a new lineup pushing melodic and technical boundaries.

Marcus Miller Joins Ron Carter, Corcoran Holt, and More at 2025 DC JazzFest
Concerts & Tours

Marcus Miller Joins Ron Carter, Corcoran Holt, and More at 2025 DC JazzFest

Marcus Miller joins the 2025 DC JazzFest lineup alongside Ron Carter, Corcoran Holt, and a stellar roster of jazz legends performing in the nation's capital.

Oteil Burbridge Launches Fall 2025 Tour with Oteil & Friends After Dead & Company Sphere Run
Concerts & Tours

Oteil Burbridge Launches Fall 2025 Tour with Oteil & Friends After Dead & Company Sphere Run

Oteil Burbridge’s Fall 2025 tour features Oteil & Friends with Melvin Seals, Steve Kimock, Jason Crosby, and more across the East Coast.

Bass Educator Phil Mann Concludes “Chord Tone Concepts” Series with Volume 4 on Voice Leading and Triad Pairs
Sheet Music & Instruction

Bass Educator Phil Mann Concludes “Chord Tone Concepts” Series with Volume 4 on Voice Leading and Triad Pairs

Phil Mann wraps up his 11-year “Chord Tone Concepts” series with Volume 4, focusing on triad pairs, voice leading, and melodic phrasing for bassists.

Yes Announces 2025 Tour Performing Fragile in Full, Celebrating a Prog Rock Milestone
Concerts & Tours

Yes Announces 2025 Tour Performing Fragile in Full, Celebrating a Prog Rock Milestone

Yes will perform their 1971 prog classic "Fragile" in full during their 2025 U.S. tour, featuring tracks like “Roundabout” and “Heart of the Sunrise.”