Drummer/Composer Rudy Royston to release new recording “Rise of Orion” from Greenleaf Music, featuring bassist Yasushi Nakamura For more than two decades since he arrived on...
Soul-Steeped Young Memphis Quintet Southern Avenue Sparks A Roots Revolution With Self-Titled Debut Album On Stax Southern Avenue is a Memphis street that runs from the...
Bass legend Nathan East has released a cinematic cover of “Serpentine Fire” via Stereogum. Featuring Eric Clapton on Guitar, Phil Collins On Drums, and Original Members...
Video Interview with Etienne Mbappé from Warwick Bass Camp 2016 Warwick shares… This year’s Bass Camp took place from August 28th to September 2nd of 2016 at...
Every opportunity I get to interview an excellent bassists on tour is a real treat. This month, Angeline Saris was in Portland touring with Zepparella and...
My first exposure to bassist Moto Fukushima and House of Waters’ music was with their CD “Revolution.” Listening to this was a most enjoyable event! Click...
Player’s Ella and Louie Tribute Band, Bringing the music of the most beloved duo in jazz back together again. When it comes to best jazz duos...
Meet Pete Skjold of Skjold Design Guitars How did you get your start in music? I started playing acoustic guitar at age 13 but because it...
Meet Stephen Sukop of Sukop Basses How did you get your start in music? I started playing bass at 10, began playing in clubs with some local groups at...
Hal Leonard’s Jaco Pastorius Bass Play-Along Vol 50 contains eight songs over the span of Jaco’s career. From tunes such as “Birdland” and “Harlequin” with Weather...
The Fender Mustang Bass is a classic, revitalized and brought back to life. This was the first bass I ever played in my Jr. High Jazz...
“Really? How did you hear that?”, exclaims Jeremie Coke excitedly, when I share the news that the evening’s show for which he just completed sound check,...
In the first I have seen of it’s kind, Gold Tone has released the Gold Tone ME-Bass Micro 4-string Electric Bass. While some may think the...
Hello bass players and fans of bass playing! For this issue I have a very special song for you! So, grab your bass and let’s PLAY!...
As we wrap up the Year of the Luthier Celebrations, I think it is only fitting to hear from Ned Steinberger! Ned worked closely with Stuart...