After two years of study with the bass master Abraham Laboriel, Brazilian bassist Isaias Elpes has composed and produced his latest self-titled album; extraordinary Cuban drummer...
Nathan East, who is our featured cover interview this month, is launching his debut album in a big way this week. The bassist’s eponymous solo record...
I first learned of the extraordinarily exotic talent of Atlanta-based bassist Jermaine Hall when I was introduced to his project ZON3 a few years ago. Since...
Bassist/Composer Steve Jenkins is my hands down favorite addition to my “bass diet” to come to my attention in the past few years. Steve ably takes...
In these days of confused and restless musical remorse, it is good to find something that is actually supposed to bring a rye smile and a...
Bass guitarist and producer extrordinaire Jimmy Haslip delivers a bona fide smash with his 3rd solo release, in 18 years, Nightfall! If you’re keeping track, Jimmy...
Flamenco Bass Method 1 (Book/CD) Flamenco Bass method by Mariano Martos divided into four basic styles “palos”: Rumbas, Tangos, Tanguillos and BulerÃas. Â The exercises are conducted...
So,what happens when guitar greats Michael Landau and Robben Ford join forces with the brilliant rhythm section of Gary Novak and Jimmy Haslip? Well, Renegade Creation,...
Impressive looks meets impressive sound and playability. For 6 string and aspiring 6 string bassists, the Ibanez BTB686SCÂ will give you everything you are looking for and...
A new site for musicians, meetandjam.com, has launched. It helps musicians find and connect with each other. And, for the first time, they can also book studio time...
Alon Goldshuv’s debut album Unbounded showcases a unique concept of instrumental duets centered around the electric bass guitar. It features some of the top musicians in...
ScoreCloud offers breakthrough technology that will enable you to create, transcribe, and arrange and collaborate on music more easily than ever before. Whether you are a...
Produced by James McKenty (Blue Rodeo, The Spades, Matthew Barber), 10 original tracks combine the brothers’ trademark tight sound, unmistakable energy and strikingly personal songwriting with...
Multiple genres weave in and out of Sweeter for the Struggle, Dylan Taylor’s latest album. A showcase of the diversity of Taylor’s tastes, the album is...
There’s no doubt that for the last eight decades the Electric Bass Guitar has been the musical instrument with the most rapid evolution. It has evolved...