In the jazz fusion era of the 1970s, a new breed of jazz superstar was born: the electric bassist. Although electric bass wasn't unheard-of in jazz before jazz-rock fusion, it quickly became an ...

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 ...

Following on the (freshly re-designed) heels of Squier's 2021 Contemporary series revamp, Squier has announced six more updates to its Contemporary range, including two six-string electric guitars, ...