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Sting made his name as the bassist and vocalist for a power trio called The Police, and now he’s getting back to the format. He’s announced a new tour called “STING 3.0” featuring a new trio with longtime guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas of Mumford & Sons fame.

Five years after her solo debut, former Sonic Youth bassist Kim Gordon has returned with her sophomore album, “The Collective.”

Mark Egan has just released “Cross Currents,” a new trio album featuring the talents of drummer. Shawn Pelton and guitarist Shane Theriot. Described as the bassist's most versatile and ambitious album to date, the music covers a lot of ground with styles including funk, ambient, swamp rock, second-line, Cajun, and Indian.

Jazz bassist and educator Danny Ziemann has announced a new free online workshop called Elite Ears: A 5-Day Journey to Limitless Listening for Musicians.

Lorenzo Feliciati has unveiled a new trio project called Kamayan. Their debut album is described as a “declaration of love for electric jazz” with influences from Weather Report, Pat Metheny Group, and Yellowjackets.

Donny Benét has released his sixth album, “Infinite Desires,” which marks the first on his own label, Donnyland Records. The album continues his celebration of retro pop, funk, and disco with synthesizers, drum machines, and some deep bass lines.

After a decade in the band, Paz Lenchantin has departed from The Pixies to focus on her own projects. The Pixies revealed Emma Richardson as their next bassist.

I’ve been fascinated by Craig Butterfield’s playing ever since we posted his jaw-dropping “Donna Lee” video. Now, he’s part of an an acoustic supergroup called EZRA, which just released their debut album.

Phish will be embarking on a 26-date tour this summer. Before the band kicks off their run, bassist Mike Gordon will be taking his solo band on the road.

David Barber has played on songs featured on TV shows and he’s toured nationally opening for artists like Crosby, Stills, and Nash and Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks. Now he’s stepped out front with the self-titled debut album, “DB & The Soho Nine-Six.”

Infectious Grooves has recorded new music and will go on tour with ex-Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg and Metallica’s (and a former Suicidal Tendencies) bassist Robert Trujillo.

Drummer Cindy Blackman Santana is back on the road this year with his solo jazz band, which always has a stellar lineup. That band includes Felix Pastorius on bass.