Derek Frank Turns a No-Rehearsal Gig Into a Live Funk Workout on “In Case You Missed It, Vol. 2”
Derek Frank has returned with In Case You Missed It, Volume 2 – Live at the Baked Potato, a new album captured at the world-famous Los Angeles jazz club on May 21st, 2026. It features the bassist and his seven-piece band in rare form. Scheduling conflicts left the group with no time to rehearse beforehand. Instead, everyone had to do their own “homework” in advance and stay loose during the gig. It became one of Frank’s favorite shows they’ve ever played.
“There’s something in the energy of the first take… the freshness of playing something for the first time with no formal rehearsal, that often results in some magical musical moments,” he said.
The album features five of Frank’s original songs from his three solo studio albums as well as three covers: The Meters’ “Give It What You Can,” Tower of Power’s “Squib Cakes,” and The Greyboy Allstars’ “Happy Friends.” His style is described as “seventies-inspired funky instrumental jams.” Of course, that means some serious bass playing.
The album opener pairs Frank’s “Breakout” with “Da’ Break” by fellow bassist Oskar Cartaya. Watch the band tear through the medley from the night of the performance:
In Case You Missed It, Volume 2 – Live at the Baked Potato is out now on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other digital platforms.
In Case You Missed It, Volume 2 – Live at the Baked Potato Track List:
- Da’ Break/Breakout
- Give It What You Can
- Thwip!
- Barker’s Boogie
- Goin’ Stagg
- Interlude/Bass Change
- Squib Cakes
- Beefcake
- Happy Friends
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
