E.Pruitt sets 7-string bass front and center on debut album Bass Graffiti

Seattle contemporary jazz bassist E.Pruitt will release his first full-length album, Bass Graffiti, on Aug. 28, 2026 across streaming, CD and vinyl. The project pushes the 7-string bass into a lead role and follows a single that drew international radio play and chart action.

Why it matters: - Bass Graffiti is built to reposition the bass as a lead melodic instrument, not just a rhythm section anchor. - The album could broaden the audience for extended-range bass in contemporary jazz, funk and groove-based instrumental music. - The release arrives on vinyl, CD and streaming, giving the project both digital reach and a premium physical format.

What happened: - E.Pruitt will release his first full-length album, Bass Graffiti, on Aug. 28, 2026. - The album will be available worldwide on major streaming platforms, on CD and in a vinyl edition. - Pruitt will celebrate the release with a live show at Bake’s Place in Bellevue, Washington, on Aug. 29 at 8:00 p.m. - The release show will include meet-and-greet access, signed copies of the album and a preview of songs from Pruitt’s next album, Abstract, due in 2027.

The details: - Bass Graffiti spans 9 tracks and centers on Pruitt’s custom 7-string bass guitars. - The album features Seattle-area musicians Reshard Radford on keys, Maureese Itson on saxophone, John Anthony on bass, Akim “The Dream” Finch on percussion, Mariio Pierce on synth and Chris Harris on drums. - Guest appearances include Rick Habana on “What Do You Say” and vocalist Todd Brown on “Your Flame.” - Radford also plays piano on “Kids Play,” and Itson contributes soprano sax on “Echoes.” - Pruitt covers Peter White’s “Good Day,” a version that drew praise from White and Nathan East. - After East’s comments, the recording charted on Smoothjazz.com and received airplay on more than 90 stations worldwide. - The album was recorded at Robert Lang Studios, Studio Edmonds and Pruitt’s Balance Studios in Puyallup, Washington. - Tracks were captured both live in studio and remotely, then mixed by Alan Hardwick in Edmonds and mastered by Rachel Field at Resonant Mastering in Seattle. - The vinyl release is pressed on 180-gram vinyl and will come in black and limited-edition spatter versions while supplies last. - The album is also sold through the Crazy Good Records store and at record shops around the Pacific Northwest and beyond. - More information is available on the artist’s website at the artist’s website.

Between the lines: - Pruitt is using the 7-string bass less as a showcase for technical range and more as a way to build memorable melodies. - That approach helps the album sit between contemporary jazz and more accessible groove music, which could make the project appealing to both musicians and casual listeners. - The Times Square billboard copy, “Oh my, what a big bass you have,” underlines the project’s playful emphasis on size and sound.

What's next: - The album goes on sale Aug. 28, with the Bellevue release show following the next night. - Pruitt’s next album, Abstract, is scheduled for release in 2027. - The limited spatter vinyl is available only while supplies last.

The bottom line: - Bass Graffiti is Pruitt’s statement that the bass can lead the conversation, not just support it.