Archive for May 2020 - Page 3
The Fearless Flyers Debut Full-Length Album Available for Preorder
Vulfpeck offshoot The Fearless Flyers have announced their third album, “Tailwinds”, which will be the group’s first full-length offering. The band includes the dynamic rhythm section of drummer Nate Smith and bassist Joe Dart, who lay down some serious groove.
Vuk & Nenad Vasilic: Mr. A.B.
There are a lot of reasons I love this video. First, it has both electric and double basses. Second, there are only basses. Third, it’s a father and son duo. Check out Nenad and Vuk Vasilic performing “Mr. A.B.”
Joseph Conyers Launches “Orchestra Chops” Course on Discover Double Bass
If you’re looking to up your classical game, you’re in luck. Discover Double Bass has just launched its latest course with its newest instructor: Juilliard professor and assistant principal bassist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Joseph Conyers.
Danny Ziemann Announces Free Online Jazz Bass Workshop
Jazz bassist and educator Danny Ziemann has announced a free three-day Zoom workshop called “First Call Bassist Roadmap” to beef up your skills. The workshop will be held on June 1st through the 3rd with 90-minute sessions each day.
The Plate Scrapers: Fly With Me
My great friend (and No Treble’s Managing Editor) Kevin Johnson does so much for the bass playing community. Time to give him some well-deserved love. Check out this great video by The Plate Scrapers, with KJ holding it down!
Ferdinando Romano Releases “Totem” Featuring Ralph Alessi
Double bassist Ferdinando Romano has just released a new album called “Totem”, which features the extraordinary trumpet playing of Ralph Alessi. The record marks Romano’s first as a leader and contains eight of his original compositions.
Reunions: An Interview With Jimbo Hart
From the first notes of Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit’s new album “Reunions”, it’s clear it is a deep experience. In this interview, we talk with bassist Jimbo Hart on how he gets that perfect old school tone, growing up in Muscle Shoals, and more.
Charles Berthoud: The Biggest Ever Bass Collab
Following the success of his “Quarantine Collab” video, Charles Berthoud is back with another. He asked musicians to send him videos of them playing something in A minor at 124 bpm. He then edited them together into a single song - with over 50 bassists.
Brecker Brothers Release 1980 Performance with Neil Jason
Forty years after it took place, a classic Brecker Brothers gig is now available on a new album called “Live and Unreleased”. The recording catches the iconic fusion band at the Hamburg music club Onkel Pö’s Carnegie Hall, with Neil Jason on bass.
Mario Guarini Publishes “Now It’s My Turn” Bass Transcription Book
Mario Guarini’s 2017 album “Now It’s My Turn” is an amazing showcase for the bassist’s prowess. Now, Guarini teamed up with Stuart Clayton to release a detailed transcription book of all the bass playing from the album.
Alasdair McLachlan: Slap Bass Arrangement of “Ain’t Nobody”
It’s been a while since we’ve had a video from Alasdair McLachlan, but now he’s back with a killer slap arrangement of the classic Chaka Khan song “Ain’t Nobody.” Accompanied by drummer Chris Allan, the bassist handles the melody and bass line all at once.
BrownMark Announces Memoir, “My Life in the Purple Kingdom”
Former Prince and The Revolution bassist BrownMark has announced he’ll be publishing a memoir this fall. “My Life in the Purple Kingdom” will chronicle the bassist’s musical beginnings and call into stardom.