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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.

Obscura has released a new book for bassists looking to conquer their latest album, “A Valediction,” through Sheet Happens Publishing. “A Valediction: The Complete Bass Transcription” is a 78-page note-for-note representation of the entire 2021 record.

The Tedeschi Trucks Band just kicked off their Deuces Wild tour, but the North American trek has already been expanded with summer and fall legs. Their new dates begin on May 22nd in Portland, Oregon, and will cover the West Coast before making their way east.

Ten years after their last studio album, “Sun Eater,” the death metal heroes in Job For A Cowboy have returned with a new album. “Moon Healer” is described by bassist Nick Schendzielos as a mirror of its predecessor in style and concept.

In our interview with Gov’t Mule’s Kevin Scott last year, he shared he was working an album with his solo project, WAXpaper. Now he’s revealed the project’s self-titled debut will be released in April.