With the latest EP from bassist, Mike Claiborne, we get another serving of jazz, funk and soul from this multi-talented artist. MC3 was released this past...
Nashville, TN, April 29, 2017– Bassist Mike Claiborne’s latest EP titled 15/16 features five digital singles from 2015 and 2016 remixed and remastered for CD release....
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...
Jasmine Cain is no stranger to the stage (or to BMM readers). She brings an energy and presence that is captivating, and her band is a...
There are few albums by bass players that come along and seem to say “This is who I am, and this is what I do,” opting...
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine ~ Jeff Berlin “High Standards” (www.jeffberlinmusic.com) Iconic 4-string virtuoso Jeff Berlin has released an ambitious album of standards in a trio setting. ...
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine ~ Roy Vogt “Teach Me Bass Guitar” (www.teachmebassguitar.com) While I normally only review CDs, I was sent a full copy of Roy...
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine ~ Esperanza Spalding “Chamber Music Society” (www.esperanzaspalding.com) Following the release of “Esperanza” which enjoyed 70 or so weeks on the Billboard Contemporary...
Ray Riendeau “Atmospheres” My good friend and killer bassist Ray Riendeau (‘ree-end-oh’… you’re welcome) is about to release an album of original material that very well may...
Stanley Clarke, “The Stanley Clarke Band” (www.stanleyclarke.com) This newest release from icon Stanley Clarke is poised to impress in every way. This may be my favorite of...
John Goldsby, “The Innkeeper’s Gun” (www.goldsby.de) This recording of John Goldsby (BS), Jacob Duncan (alto) & Jason Tiemann (drms) is very intentionally “carrying on the traditiion of...
Anthony Jackson & Yiorgos Fakanas “Interspirit” (www.anthonyjackson.com) The world has long awaited a debut recording by one of Bass histories most highly-regarded and seminal players, Anthony Jackson....
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine ~ Dave Holland Octet “Pathways” (www.daveholland.com) I’m not even sure why this album requires a review of any kind. Any music lover...
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine ~ The Britton Brothers Band “Uncertain Living” (www.myspace.com/thebrittonbrothers) The Britton Brothers (Saxophonist Ben & Trumpeter John) along with Tenor Saxophonist extraordinaire Chris...
Alper's playing is wonderful and inventive and with the addition of David Binney on Alto and Nir Felder on Guitar you can be sure that the...