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Zoe Sparks: Berklee Two Track Performance
Bass Videos

Zoe Sparks: Berklee Two Track Performance

The Berklee Two Track series has been enjoyable but doesn’t frequently feature a bassist. That changed with this performance by Zoe Sparks. In this clip, Zoe and her band perform her original song "Sober", and "Weak" by SWV.

Ben Allison Releases 14th Album, “Moments Inside”
New Albums

Ben Allison Releases 14th Album, “Moments Inside”

Artists have channeled the uncertainty of recent times into some astounding music. Although much has reflected chaos and confusion, Ben Allison’s output is more of a balm. He’s just released “Moments Inside”, his fourteenth record as a leader.

The Brown’stone: The Essential Key to Unlocking the 2-5-1 Chord Progression
The Brown’stone

The Brown’stone: The Essential Key to Unlocking the 2-5-1 Chord Progression

This week in The Brown’stone on No Treble, Rich Brown takes a look at a great way to practice when playing over the II-V-I chord progression. These tips and exercises open up the mind (and the fretboard).

Tokyo Groove Jyoshi: Funk No.1
Bass Videos

Tokyo Groove Jyoshi: Funk No.1

Back in 2019, Rod Wray sent us a video by Tokyo Groove Jyoshi and their unique performance of Tower of Power’s “What Is Hip?”. Here’s a video bassist Juna Serita released in October, with the band getting down on “Funk No.1”.

Tony Levin Unveils King Crimson Print Collection
News

Tony Levin Unveils King Crimson Print Collection

Most of us know Tony Levin for his unreal bass playing, but during his many years on the road, he also honed his skills as a photographer. Now he’s announced a line of photo prints from his adventures in King Crimson.

Robert Trujillo To Guest on Next Ozzy Osbourne Album
News

Robert Trujillo To Guest on Next Ozzy Osbourne Album

Prior to landing his current spot in Metallica, Robert Trujillo spent seven years touring the world with rock icon Ozzy Osbourne. Now the bassist and singer will be reunited again on Ozzy’s next solo album.

Sanborn Sessions – Remote Session 6: Christian McBride
Bass Videos

Sanborn Sessions – Remote Session 6: Christian McBride

For episode 6 of the Sanborn Sessions “Remote Session”, there’s an exciting guest. Christian McBride joins the David Sanborn and the band virtually to discuss music and perform “Please Send Me Someone To Love”.

Mastodon Releases “Hushed and Grim”
New Albums

Mastodon Releases “Hushed and Grim”

In September of 2018, Mastodon manager Nick John passed away from pancreatic cancer. The metal mainstays have now released their newest full-length release, “Hushed and Grim”, as part of their process dealing with the profound loss.

Bass of the Week: Tiny Boy Bass TBP-3400BFM
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Tiny Boy Bass TBP-3400BFM

Micro basses have been growing in popularity over the past few years. This week we’re checking out the Tiny Boy TBP-3400BFM, which has a miniature 23-inch scale. The four-string bass still has 22 frets on its ebony fingerboard.

Aaron Gibson: Tenderfoot
Bass Videos

Aaron Gibson: Tenderfoot

For a lot of us, it’s been a tough run. My good friend Aaron Gibson turned that into something musical and beautiful. Here’s his latest, which he named “Tenderfoot”.

The Allman Betts Band Announces “Trippin’ Into Spring” 2022 Tour Dates
Concerts & Tours

The Allman Betts Band Announces “Trippin’ Into Spring” 2022 Tour Dates

After participating in the Allman Family Revival tour through the end of 2021, the Allman Betts Band has announced they will be hitting the road next year with the “Trippin’ Into Spring 2022” trek.

Weekly Top 10: Victor Wooten Band, Keep it Groovy Bass and Bass & Creativity Lessons, “Leftoverture” Transcription, New Bass Gear, and More
Weekly Top 10

Weekly Top 10: Victor Wooten Band, Keep it Groovy Bass and Bass & Creativity Lessons, “Leftoverture” Transcription, New Bass Gear, and More

This week was a great week, and No Treble readers responded with a lot of views. This week we featured a couple of lessons, a transcription., Victor Wooten Band’s impressive video, new bass gear, and more. Here is your top 10 list for the week.