It’s always exciting to know that there are musicians dedicated to keeping jazz alive, evolving, and pushing its boundaries forward. Bassist Mauricio Morales stands at the forefront of today’s...
Lauded bassist Corcoran Holt has announced the release of his new album, Freedom of Art, out on February 20, 2026. Listen to the first single, “Transition...
“Hearty Breakfast, Sensible Dinner” by Massachusetts bassist Mike Goodspeed oscillates between progressive rock, folk and cinematic music. “Hearty Breakfast, Sensible Dinner” is out on New Year’s...
I’m sure many of you will remember that I had the pleasure of chatting with Lettuce bassist Erick “Maverick” Coomes just last year, where we covered a ton...
Bassist and composer Rafael Enciso makes his bandleader debut with Crossfade out now on Dayna Stephens’ Contagious Music label. Bassist Rafael Enciso, based in New York...
Bassist and Composer Jakob Dreyer Showcases a New Sound, a New Band and an Urge to Swing on his third album as a leader Roots and Things. While...
Have you ever wondered what a Progressive Rock/fusion band with two bassists would sound like? Well, wonder no more… the answer is Quadvium! And they’re making waves with their...
In his sixth and latest album “New African Orleans”, released by ENJA and Yellow Bird, bass guitarist and composer Alune Wade explores the multiple junctions between his native...
What do you get when you blend raw Rock & Roll with a dose of Southern soul? You get Jet Black Roses! Hailing from Georgia, this powerhouse...
In this issue, we review the details of left-hand placement while playing bass to minimize injury. Dr. Randall Kertz is the author of The Bassist’s Complete...
In a landmark moment for one of Europe’s most celebrated large ensembles, Big Band Bass – on Bass Lion Publishing – sees American bassist John Goldsby...
After a series of acclaimed releases showcasing his previously unrevealed virtuosity on the piano, Mark Sherman makes a triumphant comeback to the vibraphone on Bop Contest, his 22nd recording as...
Back in June 2024, I had the chance to chat with Finger Eleven bassist Sean Anderson about the band’s Greatest Hits album release, and let’s just...
Check out this killer bass playthrough from Ottawa-based death metal band Harvested, featuring the insanely talented bassist Eric Forget! The video showcases Eric’s crushing tone and...
Canadian instrumental progressive metal quartet PHAETON returns with their third full-length album, “Neurogenesis,” a tightly wound sonic journey through melody, muscle, and mind-expanding musicality. Following their acclaimed 2020 release “Between Two...
