Bass Videos

corto.alto’s KEXP Session Is a Bass-Driven Trip-Hop Jazz Experience

corto.alto’s Live on KEXP session is a must-watch for bassists, with Liam Shortall building a huge sound from a compact trio.

Warren Haynes, Oteil Burbridge, and Asheville Symphony Orchestra Take On “Shakedown Street”

Warren Haynes’s new “Shakedown Street” live video features Oteil Burbridge in a symphonic take on the Grateful Dead classic.

Charles Berthoud’s New “Too Easy” Video Is a Must-See for Bassists

Charles Berthoud’s “Too Easy” puts heavy bass riffs front and center in a must-watch video for bassists.

Death Cab for Cutie Returns to Late Night With “Riptides” From Their New Album

Nick Harmer keeps “Riptides” grounded as Death Cab for Cutie brings the new single to a live TV performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Inside Victor Wooten’s Reverb Shop: The Bass Nerds Play the Collection

Victor Wooten’s personal gear is headed to Reverb, and Jody and Marc got to play through some serious pieces of bass history.

Inside Sweetwater Studios: Drum Mics, Bass Recording, and Studio Setup

We visited Sweetwater Studios for a look at the gear, workflow, and recording philosophy behind capturing great band performances.

New Jazz Underground’s “23” Highlights the Exceptional Upright Bass Playing of Sebastian Rios

The sax, drums, and upright bass trio format shines in New Jazz Underground’s live performance of “23,” filmed in New York City.

Tony Levin, Steve Vai, and Danny Carey Bring “Frame by Frame” Back to the Stage

BEAT breathes new life into King Crimson's "Frame by Frame," with bassist Tony Levin, Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, and Danny Carey delivering a fierce performance.

What Happens When Jazz Players Cover Pearl Jam With No Plan?

This fascinating session follows Generation Y as they transform a Pearl Jam song into jazz, revealing the creative decisions, interplay, and musicianship behind the arrangement.