Vladimir Samardzic’s new album “Catching the Wind”, in the format of a guitar trio, presents him as a strong author with a clear stylistic vision. From...
Jackson X Series Spectra Bass SBX IV review… Want an amazing 4-string bass at a price point that everyone can afford and it still feels, looks,...
Bach Shapes: The Etudes is a collection of 12 etudes using Johann Sebastian Bach’s melodic material in a jazz context over standard chord changes. Bach Shapes:...
Interview With Bassist Josh Needleman… I am sure that many of you will recognize Josh Needleman from his book “Getting Around The Bass” or from the...
Hexatonic Scales… What’s going on basschicks and bassdudes! In this lesson, we are going to talk about the Hexatonic scale. You are probably wondering what the...
Scales & Modes for Bass: Handy Guide This book is a fast and fun way to learn how to use scales and modes for bass. Learning...
Affirmation, Norwegian Bassist Arild Andersen’s First Recording with His New Quartet, is Almost Entirely Improvised… Arild Andersen Group, Affirmation: Featuring Tenor Saxophonist Marius Neset, Pianist Helge...
Bass Gym 101 – Essential Plectrum Grooves by Marek Bero Bass Gym 101 – Essential Plectrum Grooves is the ninth in a series of books written...
Spatium & Tempus is the debut album by Alta Forma, a project led by Antoine Fafard (guitar/bass), featuring JK Harrison (vocals) and Todd Sucherman (drums). Having released...
Lincoln Goines, The Art of the Bass Choir… Featuring Tom Kennedy | Victor Wooten | John Patitucci | Mike Pope | Dennis Chambers At the top...
Afro-Andean Funk Receives Latin Grammy Nomination… A big congratulations to Matt Geraghty and Afro-Andean Funk on their Latin Grammy Nomination! Peruvian singer/producer Araceli Poma and bassist, composer, producer Matt...
Serious Electric Bass: The Bass Player’s Complete Guide to Scales and Chords… Serious Electric Bass The Bass Player’s Complete Guide To Scales And Chords. Bass basics,...
Carlo Mombelli, Lullaby For Planet Earth… In his 40-year career as a bassist, bandleader, composer and writer, South African Carlo Mombelli, who currently lives in Johannesburg,...
Interview With Goo Goo Dolls Bassist Robby Takac… For over four decades Goo Goo Dolls have been a world-class powerhouse on the musical scene. Now, after...
Brendan Rothwell, Destiny… Brendan Rothwell has a solid reputation as a smooth Jazz powerhouse so I was very excited to see a new project arrive. Destiny...
