Archive for July 2024 - Page 4
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (June 2024)
Here’s a great playlist to get you through the day – aka the top 10 most-watched videos on No Treble for the month of June 2024.
Emmet Cohen Trio with Cyrille Aimée: La Vie en Rose
This amount of joy in this video is almost too much to handle. The Emmet Cohen trio and the amazing Cyrille Aimée take the beautiful ballad “La Vie en Rose” and liven it up with a beat.
Steve Harris and British Lion Announce Tour Dates
Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris has announced a run of international tour dates with his side project, British Lion. The outing includes 11 dates with stops in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and the United States.
Charlie Haden: The Most Unique Bassist in Jazz History
In this “From the Bottom” episode, Paul Thompson honors the late, great jazz bassist Charlie Haden on the 10th anniversary of his passing.
Jason Newsted Announces Reverb Artist Shop With Rare Instruments For Sale
Reverb has teamed up with many artists to help them sell their gear, but their upcoming collaboration will be one of the most epic. Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted will be selling off basses and guitars from throughout his career starting on July 24th.
Blues Bass Lines: “She Caught The Katy” by Taj Mahal
This lesson adds a new song to your blues repertoire, but don’t worry, it’s not another 12-bar. “She Caught The Katy” by Taj Mahal is simply a great tune with a funky bass line. We’ll dig into the chord progression, work through the different sections of the song, and get you playing in no time.
Dean Brown Band: Live At Proberaun
The Fusion Solution dropped this video of the late Dean Brown and his band performing in 2013. Joined by Hadrien Feraud, Bernard Maseli, and Marvin “Smitty” Smith, here’s 26 minutes of their performance to enjoy.
Redd Kross Celebrate 45th Anniversary with Self-Titled Double Album
Redd Kross have been at it for decades. The band features brothers Jeff and Steven McDonald, who first got into the L.A. music scene when they were just 15 and 11, respectively. They released their first album as “Red Cross” with a self-titled EP in 1980, and 44 years later they’ve released a self-titled double album.
In Memoriam: Harry Fleishman
We’re sad to share the news that luthier Harry Fleishman has died. The instrument designer and builder was reportedly battling cancer.
David Sutkin, Wojtek Pilichowski, Adrian Maruszczyk, Michelle & Lukas Kuban: Rain
David Sutkin and Wojtek Pilichowski have impressed us with their videos over the years, and they’ve just dropped another. Joined by Michelle Kuban on lead vocals, Jana Neumann on backing vocals, Lukas Kuban on drums, Adrian Maruszczyk on bass, they perform The Beatles tune, “Rain.”
Medeski Martin & Wood Documentary Coming Soon
Over thirty years since their formation, Medeski Martin & Wood are still revered as some of the best and most creative improvisors on the planet. Now fans will get a little better understanding. The 2019 documentary “Not Not Jazz” will finally be available to the public.
Bass of the Week: Adal Guitars Black Beauty
When we last checked in with Adal Guitars, they shared their Lobella Series 5-string bass featuring some highly figured top wood. This time they shared the Black Beauty, a bass with a simpler yet timeless look.











