Bassist Pino Palladino and producer Blake Mills have spent much of their careers rooted in radio-friendly popular styles — working with big names in rock, pop and R&B. But when they play together, their music challenges those categories.

This week, they released their second set of genre-defying tracks together, That Wasn't A Dream .

Palladino's resume is nothing short of remarkable. The 67-year-old Welsh bass player has left an indelible mark on popular music over the past four decades, recording with Don Henley, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Aldele and Erykah Badu. He was a part of the John Mayer Trio and had stints touring with D'Angelo, The Who and Nine Inch Nails.

"I'm known for playing on all sorts of different records and styles of music." Palladino said. "I think when me and Blake

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