That statement sets the tone for Funk It Up & Punk It Up: Live in France '95, a release that captures one show in Lyon, France on a tour where frontman Mike Muir pulled double duty with his band ...

CJ Johnson’s gritty, raspy voice brings the sound of the Washington D.C.-based indie soul band alive. (Oh He Dead) New funk and soul bands are becoming increasingly rare and underappreciated. With ...

Motown bass lines aren’t just rhythm—they’re the heartbeat of soul music. From James Jamerson’s melodic genius to Stevie Wonder’s funky synth runs, these grooves shaped generations. Learning their ...

If there was a Mount Funkmore for the greatest funk bassists, Marcus Miller’s face and trademark porkpie hat would be sculpted into that musical monument. Miller honed his musical chops during funk’s ...

Yes, Robert Trujillo is known as one of the sickest bassist in metal, but part of what makes the Metallica musician so is a well-rounded appreciation for music that started with a full-fledged love of ...

If you are a fan of jazz, or groove for that matter, then you're probably acquainted with the artistry of Nate Smith. Whether it's with the bass master Dave Holland or funk supergroup The Fearless ...

In 1982, Flea, born Michael Balzary, co-founded the Red Hot Chili Peppers in Los Angeles, California. His bass playing is equal parts funk, jazz, rock, and punk. He grew up playing trumpet while ...

International Jazz Day is observed annually as a global celebration of jazz as both a musical genre and a platform for cultural exchange, dialogue, and inclusion. The initiative highlights jazz’s role ...