Gerald Veasley “Your Move”www.geraldveasley.com“Your Move” is Gerald Veasley’s perfectly produced new album. Although hailed as one of the more in-demand “contemporary” bassists on the scene today,...
Etienne Mbappe “Misiya” www.etiennembappe.comI’ll use this reference only so those of you who haven’t heard Etienne Mbappe yet have a head start on this guy. Many...
Dave Holland “Herbie Hancock – River: The Joni Letters” www. daveholland.com There is a reason that the Album of the Year went to Herbie for this...
Yves Carbonne “Seven Waves” www.yvescarbonne.com I must admit, I am typically very open minded, but the very first time I saw a picture of Yves and...
Steve Bailey “So Low……..Solo” www.stevebaileybass.com Man. I’m impressed. We all know Steve can play, but this is by far, my favorite recording of Steve to date. ...
Ray Riendeau “Arrhythmia” www.rayriendeau.net I know Ray Riendeau. We’ve done clinics and shows together and I know this dude can play, so I figured, “Cool. No...
Drew Gress “The Irrational Numbers” www.drewgress.com This is what Jazz sounds like! No, not “ding, dinka ding” jazz, but more like “….YEAH…. listen to THAT!” Jazz....
Christian McBride (Pat Metheny, Christian McBride & Antonio Sanchez) “Day Trip” www.christianmcbride.com Buy this album! OK, I’ll write more than that.. But, I really don’t need...
Yellowjackets “25” www.yellowjackets.com Released in May of 2006, “25” is a celebration of 25 years of the “Yellowjackets”. This live CD/DVD combo package is perfect proof...
Steve Khan “Borrowed Time” www.stevekhan.com Ok… Come on. Steve Khan with John Patitucci, Ruben Rodriguez, Randy Brecker, Jack DeJohnette, Bob Mintzer, Manola Badrena and a slew...
Stanley Clarke “The Toys of Men” www.stanleyclarke.com This is the album I’ve been waiting for from Stanley. I have a deep respect for Stanley Clarke, but,...
Rhonda Smith “RS2″… Rhonda Smith “RS2”www.rhondasmith.com Fans of Prince know Rhonda Smith as a crucial part of the “New Power Generation” rhythm section (arguably, one of...
Nathan East (with Fourplay) “Fourplay X” www.nathaneast.com or www.fourplayjazz.com The band “Fourplay” (Bob James, Nathan East, Larry Carlton, Harvey Mason) have been King’s of the smooth...
Claudio Zanghieri “Envisions www.claudiozanghieri.com I’ve been hearing mention of Claudio for some time now online in various bass related forums and networking sites. Italian born Claudio...
Chris Tarry Group “Almost Certainly Dreaming” www.christarry.com Oh man. When Chris emailed and said, “Hey. I’m really proud of my new CD that’s coming out, let...
