At first, you’d think that bassist Brad Russell has an identity crisis. After all, Russell’s bass has a Kahler Whammy installed that he’s not afraid to...
Bassist Mike Claiborne explores the jazz piano trio format with his latest digital single ‘Mr. Evans’ – a title that tips the hat to the great...
“Sunday Meeting,” the latest single from Nashville-based bassist, Mike Claiborne, is that kind of tune that immediately takes you back to days gone by, sitting with...
While many bassists aspire to be a band leader of their own project, Chance Wilder Onody has bigger aspirations. With the release of his EP, Dream,...
The latest single from Nashville bassist, Mike Claiborne, is now available. Titled “Lua Cheia,” this bossa nova influenced jazz tune is inspired by ECM Records, Pat...
Darrius Jamar is no stranger to the smooth jazz and R&B circles. With his latest album, Bounce Back, Jamar steps out from the sideline to the...
While the summer is starting to wind down, and the sound of the breeze is sounding a lot more like school bells than anything else, bassist...
Mike Claiborne Offers Free Bass Lessons… Nashville Bassist, Mike Claiborne, has just announced the release of free bass lessons on his online blog, found at www.mikeclaiborne.com/blog....
In the sea of overdrive, distortion and fuzz pedals, it’s hard to find the one that will fit your needs. The large bulk of them look...
The concept of an object being created based upon the intended purpose is always a noble feat, but when you then bring in aesthetics and marketing,...
As musicians, we’re always looking for the best quality sound, whether that’s in our rig or in something as simple as a pair of headphones. And...
Chance Wilder Onody releases First Single, “Feeling Good”… Chance Wilder Onody, an exciting and innovative instrumentalist, unlike anyone you have heard before, has just released a...
Known by many as the “players’ choice” in amplification (and sporting a family of artists that’s easily a who’s who of sidemen and studio legends), Aguilar...
Back in 1994, a young and cocky upright bass player was planning on traveling to Florida with the high school jazz band. Since the jazz director...
The National Jazz Workshop Needs a Bass Player… Â The National Jazz Workshop needs a bass player for the week of July 7-12. Â The workshop schedule can...