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Brad Russell: Van Halen’s Spanish Fly on Bass

Brad Russell: Van Halen’s Spanish Fly on Bass

Brad Russell loves taking tunes written for guitar and turning them into solo bass pieces. He shared his latest effort with us, tackling Van Halen’s “Spanish Fly.” “I feel when a piece of music like Bach or Miles Davis is played it can be played on ANY instrument and sound good that’s a true sign of a great piece,” he...

Richard Bona and Metropole Orkest: Three Views of a Secret

Richard Bona and Metropole Orkest: Three Views of a Secret

In 2013, Richard Bona joined the Metropole Orkest for a performance at Lantaren Venster in Rotterdam. Among the tunes they played was Jaco Pastorius’s “Three Views of a Secret.” This has always been one of my all-time favorite tunes, and it was a treat to check out this rendition.

Roger Brown & The Nyumba Yetu Band: The Beautiful Ones

Roger Brown & The Nyumba Yetu Band: The Beautiful Ones

I discovered Roger Brown and the Nyumba Yetu Band thanks to Berklee’s Youtube channel, and I was glad I did. Anchored by bassist Lucy Clifford, here’s the band performing their composition, “The Beautiful Ones.”

Ben Titus: I Want You (She’s So Heavy) Solo Bass Arrangement

Ben Titus: I Want You (She’s So Heavy) Solo Bass Arrangement

Our friend Ben Titus sent us this video of a new arrangement of The Beatles’ “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” he made for solo bass. “I first started doing this song on solo bass for a Beatles feature at a bass camp years ago. However, it was a bit too repetitive to stay in my rotation, so I haven’t...

Marcus Miller Band: Frankenstein (Live)

Marcus Miller Band: Frankenstein (Live)

Here’s a clip from a 2005 performance by Marcus Miller and his band performing Edgar Winter’s “Frankenstein.” Marcus (as always) lays down one solid groove, and there are just a ton of burning solos throughout.

A. R. Rahman with Mohini Dey: Thee Thee & Malargale

A. R. Rahman with Mohini Dey: Thee Thee & Malargale

Back in October, Berklee put on a concert with (and in tribute to) A. R. Rahman. Here’s a clip from that concert of the tune “Thee Thee & Malargale,” featuring members of The Berklee Indian Ensemble. The best part for us: the tune is a showcase for bassist Mohini Dey.

Jaco Pastorius Big Band: Sophisticated Lady

Jaco Pastorius Big Band: Sophisticated Lady

On this day in 1951, Jaco Pastorius was born. We’re celebrating with this clip from his big band performance in Tokyo on September 1, 1982, which features Jaco and Toots Thielemans on Duke Ellington’s “Sophisticated Lady.” Happy birthday, Jaco. We miss you.

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Sting: Message In A Bottle, Live in Paris

Sting: Message In A Bottle, Live in Paris

Sting recently released a new concert video called Live at the Olympia Paris, and it’s just more proof that he’s still on top of the game. Filmed in April 2017, the performance includes plenty from his latest release, 57th and 9th, but it also goes back to the hits. “Message In A Bottle” has always been a great song –...

Frescia Belmar: Gracias a la Vida

Frescia Belmar: Gracias a la Vida

Frescia Belmar paid tribute to Chilean songwriter Violeta Parra in October with this incredible solo version of the song “Gracias a la Vida”, which translates to “Thanks to Life.” Celebrating what would have been Parra’s 100th birthday, Belmar wrote, “Happy Bday Violeta! Grateful for such a beautiful legacy you’ve left to the world!” She captures the beauty of the song...

Groove Spoon: Simple Step

Groove Spoon: Simple Step

It has been a while since we featured a video by the band known as Groove Spoon. This 2009 clip showcases the group in a performance of “Simple Step.” You’ll recognize some familiar faces here too – from the band Vulfpeck – including bassist Joe Dart, drummer Jack Stratton, and vocalist Antwaun Stanley. The track is available for free on...

Jimi Hendrix Experience: Hey Joe (Live at the Monterey Pop Festival)

Jimi Hendrix Experience: Hey Joe (Live at the Monterey Pop Festival)

On this day in 1942, James Marshall “Jimi” Hendrix was born. And while we don’t usually put quite the spotlight on guitarists, Hendrix is a favorite around here. Here’s the Jimi Hendrix Experience performing “Hey Joe” during their landmark appearance at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, with Noel Redding on bass and Mitch Mitchell on drums. This concert also had...

Stuart Clayton: Bass Lick of the Week #5 – Rock Bass Line with Plectrum

Stuart Clayton: Bass Lick of the Week #5 – Rock Bass Line with Plectrum

We’re really digging Stuart Clayton’s “Bass Lick of the Week” series. Here’s episode #5, where Stuart shares a great rock bass line, which he plays on a Fender Jazz with an octave pedal and a pick. Stuart has the transcription available on his Bassline Publishing site. (To access these files, just click on “Free Stuff!” on the main menu.)