The 10 Must-See Bass Videos That Captivated the Bass World in 2024

Every day, we share a bass video that inspires, amazes, or grooves. But when it comes to the year’s end, your views tell the story. Based on tens of thousands of combined views, these are the 10 bass videos that captured the hearts of the No Treble community in 2024.

From awe-inspiring solos to unforgettable performances, these reader favorites showcase this year’s best of the bass world. Dive in and enjoy!

1. Steve Morse/David Grisman/Rob Wasserman Trio: Merv Griffin Show Appearance (1985)

In 1985, three award-winning musicians – guitarist Steve Morse, mandolinist David Grisman, and bassist Rob Wasserman – performed together for the first time on the Merv Griffin Show.

2. Jaco Pastorius: Three Bass Solos from 1977 Herbie Hancock Tour

For many years, I’ve loved the records of Jaco Pastorius during Herbie Hancock’s 1977 tour. Jaco was 25 at the time. Music Universe put together this video of three of Jaco’s solos during the tour, spanning three cities.

3. Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (with Jeff Berlin): Long Distance Runaround

Bill Bruford consistently shares great videos on his channel. Here’s a recent one from a 1989 performance of Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe performing “Long Distance Runaround.” Jeff Berlin filled in for Tony Levin for this concert.

4. Marcus Miller: Slap Bass Breakdown

The great Marcus Miller has more goodness from his stint at SF Jazz. In this video, we catch Marcus giving an instructional lesson for all skill levels.

5. Julia Hofer: “Night Fever” Bass Cover and Transcription

Julia Hofer is back with another play-along video. This time around, she grabs a P-bass with flats and a pick, and takes on The Bee Gees’ “Night Fever.”

6. Steve Gadd & Tony Levin: Bass and Drums Groove (1972)

From the 1972 Montreux show, Steve Gadd and Tony Levin are throwing down on a sweet groove. This was filmed during their performance with Chuck Mangione.

7. Andy Summers: Jamming with Tal Wilkenfeld

Andy Summers shared a video yesterday titled “Jamming with Tal…” In this clip, they perform The Police’s “Walking On The Moon,” with Tal Wilkenfeld handling the vocals.

8. Charles Berthoud: Sound of Silence (on Fretless Bass)

Charles Berthoud grabbed a fretless bass (and acoustic guitar) for this hauntingly beautiful rendition of Simon and Garfunkel’s “Sound of Silence.”

9. “Ready” Freddie Washington Breaks Down His Most Iconic Bass Lines

In this video, Ready Freddie Washington speaks on a multitude of subjects and also breaks down some of his most iconic bass lines.

10. Tedeschi Trucks Band: “Palace of the King”, with Billy Gibbons and Jimmie Vaughan

This video from 2016 just hit my radar, and it’s a great one. Tedeschi Trucks Band took the stage at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival with some special guests. Here they are performing Freddie King’s “Palace of the King” with Billy Gibbons and Jimmie Vaughan.