{"product_id":"off-bass-cassette","title":"Stephen Jay - Off-Bass - Cassette Tape","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStephen Jay - Off-Bass - Cassette Tape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand new item, factory sealed and ready to ship fast from the U.S.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the remarkable musical versatility of Stephen Jay with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOff-Bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a 2025 career-spanning compilation from the acclaimed bassist, composer, and longtime member of \"Weird Al\" Yankovic's band. Released through Needlejuice Records, this 13-track collection celebrates three decades of Jay's adventurous solo work, blending jazz, rock, world music influences, and experimental rhythms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for his inventive bass playing and fascination with global musical traditions, Jay creates richly textured compositions built around intricate grooves, unexpected melodies, and imaginative instrumental arrangements. His distinctive approach moves effortlessly between atmospheric beauty, funky rhythms, and playful sonic experimentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighlights include the energetic opener \"Telenergy,\" the wonderfully unusual \"Now Is in Blurland,\" and the intriguing \"God Only Guards the Tool Shed.\" Other selections such as \"Two Potato,\" \"Big Shoes,\" \"Hollow Man,\" and \"Self Avoiding Random Walk\" showcase his creative range. The collection also features \"Umma Umma Umma,\" \"In Between the Two,\" and \"Fortunate Ways.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMastered by Angel Marcloid at Angel Hair Audio, this Needlejuice Records cassette edition features Dolby B noise reduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating introduction to Stephen Jay's independent musical career and an excellent addition for fans of adventurous bass-driven music, jazz fusion, and experimental rock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCassette with Dolby B Noise Reduction\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Needlejuice Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":69291342725362,"sku":"NJR-227-TP","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7018\/9810\/files\/Off-BassCassetteMock.jpg?v=1794418092","url":"https:\/\/discandvinyl.com\/products\/off-bass-cassette","provider":"DiscandVinyl.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}