Bassists can be a self-deprecating lot, which probably explains why every few days I see some low-end specialist posting that cartoon with two tough guys trying to extract information from a ...

The winner of several prestigious national awards, 17-year-old bass phenomenon John Murray has a seemingly boundless ability to enrich himself by devouring music — and food. How much food? Earlier ...

Writers, scholars, radio hosts and musicians, including the bassist Ron Carter, share songs that shine a light on an instrument that lays the foundation of jazz. By Marcus J. Moore There’s a clip ...

The jazz and session veteran on the key to successful improvisation and how bass playing is changing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...