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Continuing in their celebration of the 40th anniversary of the 1971 founding of Weather Report, the estate of Joe Zawinul is releasing their second of three new releases this year. Weather Report: Live in Cologne 1983 is now out in the U.S. on DVD and double CD. Live in Cologne features the group’s final line up, including Victor Bailey on...

The Kay Musical Instrument Company emerged in the 1930’s in Chicago, when Kay founder Henry Kay “Hank” Kuhrmeyer and an invester acquired the Groehsl Instrument Company, which was founded in 1890. Kuhrmeyer was interested in producing electric guitars and amplifiers when he took over the company, and they did just that in 1936 with the release of the company’s first...

Here’s a great look at Victor Wooten and Dave Matthews Band drummer Carter Beauford in studio and performing a great tune from Yin-Yang. “This is another song that Carter had to walk in and learn on the spot,” Victor said. “He switches between 6/8, 3/4, and who knows what during this song. As usual he did an amazing job.” Victor...

Last week, No Treble readers enjoyed new basses from Fender, Gibson, plus Planet Waves’ new tuner and the Bass of the Week… gear for the win! A couple of new faces in our video coverage including Philip Smith performing his “Smooth Funk Bass Jam” and Ariane Cap’s duet with herselfof her “Bach Me Up” bass arrangement. Plus, the monthly top...

No Treble’s all-new original video tutorial for fixing a guitar. Be sure to share this excellent advice with your guitar player friends. Just 3 easy steps!

Facebook friend César Romo Castro sent us this video of bassist Daniel Rey performing his original composition, “Palenque”. Daniel’s technique is truly remarkable – especially his right hand, which doesn’t look quite human. Have a video to share? Drop us a note at [email protected].

Pink Floyd has reissued their extensive catalog of music coinciding with the group’s “Why Pink Floyd?” campaign – one designed to introduce their music to a new generation of fans. The most notable release of the group is the remastered six-disc box set of the band’s best-selling Dark Side of The Moon album, and a box set of all 14...

From Lemmy’s bass to our how-to columns and all the best bass gear, here are the top 10 articles on No Treble in September, 2011. 1. Bass of the Week: Rickenbacker Limited Edition Lemmy Kilmister Signature 4004LK Rickenbacker paid tribute to metal icon and Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister with the introduction of the 4004LK, a signature bass limited to 60...

So cool to see these guys back in the day, performing Chick Corea’s “Spain” following a Downbeat Reader’s Poll Award for Corea. The band includes Corea’s RTF bandmates Stanley Clarke on double bass and Lenny White on drums, along with Hubert Laws on flute, George Benson on guitar, and Bill Watrous on trombone.

Esperanza Spalding leads this beautiful performance of “Wild Is The Wind”, filmed live in San Sebastian in 2009. The tune is from Esperanza’s Chamber Music Society. This one has it all.

Fresh on the heels of the announcement Sting’s “Back to Bass” tour comes the definitive Sting box set collection, released this week. Sting: 25 Years is a 4-disc set, featuring 45 remastered tracks spanning Sting’s solo career on 3 discs, plus a DVD containing previously unreleased live concert footage. The audio portion begins with Sting’s 1985 solo debut Dream of...

Bassist Philip Smith says, “a little funk jam for you.” Philip played all the instruments on this track, but it is the bass we liked the most, of course.