“I found a 1968 Gibson on eBay and took a chance. The neck has snapped three times, but it’s still the best bass I’ve ever played”: How a battle-scarred vintage Gibson survived three broken necks to power a Mercury Prize-nominated jazz collective

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(Image credit: Ellie Slorick) Shortlisted for the 2026 Mercury Prize, up-and-coming jazz outfit Knats have carved out a sound that feels as much about storytelling as it does sheer musicality. Their latest album, A Great Day In Newcastle, brings together contemporary jazz and hip-hop, capturing the energy and character ofContinue Reading