Tatsu Aoki has done a lot. The MIYUMI Project mastermind has composed jazz orchestral suites about the Asian immigrant experience in the US; performed and recorded with legendary Chicago AACM musicians - Fred Anderson, Malachi Favors, Roscoe Mitchell on the short list; been commissioned by Yoko Ono to bless her SKYLANDING installation with music; worked for decades to help make the Asian American jazz and improv scene a Thing. Now he's ready to let the *** flow. Bass Dreams minus B (get it?) is a group helmed by Aoki on Asuka Bass (it's the Asuka bass because it's autographed by reigning WWE champ Asuka), with Charles Rumback on drums, Coco Elysses on percussion, and the brain-boggling duo of Rami Atassi and Terry Tanaka on electric guitars, whose mission is to MELT YR FACE BRO till yr skull is plain white and there's a facepool on the ground, don't slip in the face. Where did it come from? Bass Dreams minus B was inspired by all my favorite bassists and wrestlers, Aoki, master of understatement, explains. Specifically: My top five Dee Murray, Kenny Gradney, Tiran Porter, John Paul Jones, and Malachi Favors !!!! It's the dream of the bass player - dial up the groove, lock it in, and then have two master shredders fill every pocket. Not just the hip pockets and the breast pockets - pockets you can't see - inside pockets, surprise back pockets, lapel pockets. Every gap spied and excavated for maximum satisfaction. We're talking jamz, with a z. I was on it being like a 70s private press thing, fusion with a psychedelic hand drawn cover and lots of ringwear, but Tatsu set me straight. I had to head down to the local vinyl hole (shout out to Val's Halla!) and pick up Little Feat's live album, Waiting for Columbus (Tatsu said it's notorious). Now I get it. Steal yr freakin face man. Tatsu's been chasing this flow for decades, a swirly dream come true, not a B to be found but the boogie in your butt.
Release date:
February 4, 2022
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Pro-Ject Phono Box DC Pre-Amp
Compact, high-performance phono preamplifier for both MM and MC cartridges, delivering a clean, detailed signal with minimal noise.
-
HumminGuru: Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner
Advanced ultrasonic technology with customizable cleaning cycles and a large tank capacity to thoroughly remove dust, dirt, and contaminants
-
Turntables - Top Picks
A selection of reliable record players you can buy today, for every budget
-
Nobsound Little Bear T7 Tube Preamp
Delivers rich, warm audio through its high-quality vacuum tubes, featuring multiple inputs and adjustable gain
-
Cartridges - Top Picks
A selection of turnatble cartridges that provide great performance and sound quality
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
David Gilmour THE LUCK and STRANGE CONCERTS (Amazon Exclusive Edition) [4xLP]
Legacy Recordings
October 17, 2025 -
PeelingFlesh PF Radio 2
Unique Leader Orch
October 10, 2025 -
Mavis Staples Sad and Beautiful World
Anti
November 7, 2025 -
Buscabulla Se Amaba Así (Clear)
Domino Record Co
September 12, 2025 -
Algernon Cadwallader Trying Not to Have a Thought (Opaque)
Saddle Creek
September 12, 2025 -
NewDad Altar
Atlantic
September 19, 2025 -
Emily A. Sprague Cloud Time
Rvng Int'l
October 10, 2025 -
Ed Sheeran Play
Atlantic
September 12, 2025 -
Softcult When A Flower Doesn't Grow
Easy Life Records Ltd
January 30, 2026 -
Elton John Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy (50th Anniversary Multicolor) [2xLP]
Mercury
October 24, 2025 -
Psychonaut World Maker [2xLP]
Pelagic Records
October 24, 2025 -
Dropkick Murphys For the People [2xLP]
Play It Again Sam
October 10, 2025 -
Stay Inside Lunger (Yellow Glitter)
Tiny Engines
October 3, 2025 -
Sabaton Legends
Better Noise Music
October 17, 2025