No Treble’s 2024 Reader Favorite Bassists: Tal Wilkenfeld’s Magic Lands Her at #9

Tal Wilkenfeld

Editor’s Note: At the end of each year, we tally up all the article and video views on No Treble to come up with a list of the top 10 most popular bassists. This is entirely based on readership, not on opinions, polls, or anything else. Just having some fun.

Tal Wilkenfeld has long been a favorite among No Treble readers, and 2024 was no exception. This year brought a mix of exciting videos from her career, blending both new highlights and timeless classics.

The year included her reflections on Jeff Beck and their iconic 2007 Crossroads performance, followed by an electrifying jam with Andy Summers.

We also shared footage from her time on the Allman Betts Family Revival tour, capped off with a look back at her unforgettable performance with Jeff Beck at the 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.

These standout moments earned Tal her place on No Treble’s 2024 Reader Favorite Bassists list.

Tal Wilkenfeld: Reflections on the 2007 Crossroads Performance with Jeff Beck

Tal Wilkenfeld: Reflections on the 2007 Crossroads Performance with Jeff Beck

Tal Wilkenfeld was a guest on Lex Fridman’s podcast, and she shared this segment, reflecting on her 2007 Crossroads performance with Jeff Beck.
Andy Summers: Jamming with Tal Wilkenfeld

Andy Summers: Jamming with Tal Wilkenfeld

Andy Summers shared a video yesterday titled “Jamming with Tal…” In this clip, they perform The Police’s “Walking On The Moon,” with Tal Wilkenfeld handling the vocals.
Allman Betts Family Revival: Tal Wilkenfeld Bass Solo / Whipping Post

Allman Betts Family Revival: Tal Wilkenfeld Bass Solo / Whipping Post

More videos are popping up from the Allman Betts Family Revival tour, which includes Tal Wilkenfeld on bass. Here’s one from the December 14, 2023 show in Spartanburg, SC. The video starts with a bass solo by Tal before the band kicks in on “Whipping Post.”
Jeff Beck Band: A Day in the Life

Jeff Beck Band: A Day in the Life

Filmed during the 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009, here’s Beck and his band, which included Tal Wilkenfeld performing The Beatles song, “A Day in the Life.”

Corey Brown is the founder of No Treble and serves in an advisory role. He’s also Head of Editorial at Muse Group. Learn more about Corey on his website and LinkedIn.

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  1. When I first heard, I thought she was the reincarnation of Jaco Pastorius, what a talent.