Archive for 2016 - Page 116
2015 Reader Favorites – #8: James Jamerson
No list would seem complete without the great James Jamerson – who is an annual favorite here on No Treble, for obvious reasons. This year, we enjoyed another one of Jack Stratton’s “visualization” videos, showcasing once again Mr. Jamerson’s genius. We also featured some footage of the master bassist laying it down for Martha Reeves on a 1974 episode of...
2015 Reader Favorites – #9: Jaco Pastorius
One of the regulars here on the annual “Reader Favorites” list is Jaco Pastorius, and you’ll never get an argument from me. This was a big year for Jaco fans, with the release of Robert Trujillo’s new film, JACO, the soundtrack, and some previously unreleased Weather Report material made available. Add to that some great videos, and Jaco makes the...
2015 Reader Favorites – #10: Remco Hendriks
Sometimes, a bassist makes the reader favorite list without a lot of stories or features. Remco Hendriks is one of those bassists. On the strength of two killer videos shared this year, Remco makes his debut on the reader favorites list, at #10. Remco Hendrix: Funky Fretless Bass Grooves with Double Stops Remco Hendrix has lots of raw talent with...