Bilal: Winning Hand

by Kevin Johnson Sunday, July 28th, 2019

Bilal has one of the best voices in the neo-soul and jazz worlds, so it’s only right he has one of the best bassists, too. You can tell how Conley “Tone” Whitfield earned his nickname in this clip of “Winning Hand” recorded live for KEXP.

Utilizing the upper register of the bass, Whitfield sets up a killer groove with a dubby tone. His sensitive playing also helps to transition between the song’s style changes.

And check out that pickguard!