A Christmas Classic on Bass: Charles Berthoud Teams Up with Michael Manring
A Christmas song on Christmas Day. This is a beautiful take on “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” featuring Charles Berthoud alongside Michael Manring on fretless bass. If you know either of these players you already know this is not going to be background holiday music. It is expressive and wide open and very much its own thing.
Manring’s fretless voice floats through the arrangement with harmonics and phrasing that feel more like a singer than an instrument. It is reflective and a little unexpected which honestly makes it perfect for Christmas listening. Turn it up. Sit with it for a few minutes and think about what youre thankful for this holiday. Happy Holidays from all of us at No Treble.
No Treble CEO Jody Miller is a Chicago-based bassist, guitarist, engineer, and producer best known for his bass gear demo videos and as the co-host of The Bass Nerds podcast.
