My whole take on the infamous “Jaco Only Needed 4 Strings” comment that people seem to use as an argumentative point. Weigh in… what do you...
Bass Lines by Jaime Vazquez – Adventurous Bass Playing Part I… Hello bass players and fans of bass playing! This month we’re going to start a...
Tales from the Pit: Hair, with Ross Hoekman by Jonathan Moody… There are few shows that, when I hear the title, bring forth a slew of memories...
Bass Transcription: Anthony Jackson’s Bass Part on I.G.Y. by Donald Fagen… Donald Fagen’s 1982 solo debut extends the sleek, smart pop craft of his work with Steely...
At this moment, the ache of my feet from walking the entire Anaheim Convention Center at Winter NAMM 2013 is wearing off and we are hunkering...
RICK’S PICKS: Various Artists: 12-12-12 The Concert For Sandy Relief (Columbia) / Bassists: Darryl Jones, Willie Weeks, Pino Palladino, Greg Smith, others. The Album:...
RICK’S PICKS: Steve Lukather: Transition (Mascot Records) / Bassists: Lee Sklar, Tal Wilkenfeld, Nathan East, Renee Jones, John Pierce The Album: Toto co-founder and...
Early Allman Bros. With Bassist Berry Oakley To Be Released… The Allman Brothers Band is set to release two high-quality vintage recordings of their early incarnations on...
RICK’S PICKS: Joe Lovano w/ Us Five: Cross Culture (Blue Note Records) / Bassists: Esperanza Spalding, Peter Slavov The Album: This is Lovano’s third...
The Best Jobs In The Music Industry… The Best Jobs in the Music Industry is an essential career guide for those who love music and are exploring...
Geezer Butler & Black Sabbath Return With New Album… Rock legends Black Sabbath have announced the title of their new album, 13, which will be released this...
Bass Gear Review: Sonuus Wahoo Pedal by Alberto Rigoni… The Sonuus Wahoo Pedal is a a dual analogue filter stomp box where each filter can be configured...
First of all I wish everybody in the magazine and also to all my readers a Fantastic New Year! This article is very short, but I...
Legendary bassist, composer, producer and two-time Grammy winner Marcus Miller pursues yet another creative avenue with “Miller Time,” his new show on SiriusXM’s Real Jazz featuring...
Brian Ritchie on “Please Do Not Go” by Jimi Durso… Click to download Brian Ritchie on “Please Do Not Go” A too often overlooked bassist, Brian...