Rebecca Johnson Band: On Broadway
Even if we can’t all catch a live performance by Rebecca Johnson and her band, we can all enjoy the results. Here’s a new video Rebecca shared a couple of days ago, with her trio laying it down on George Benson’s “On Broadway”.
Victor Wooten: How To Be A Better Improviser
Victor Wooten shared this incredible video on Facebook yesterday, saying, “Some Improvising tips to help free your mind.” It is always amazing to hear Vic speak, and his unique approach to music.
Norah Jones: Let It Be (Live At The Empire State Building)
Two days shy of the 53rd anniversary of The Beatles’ famed rooftop concert, Norah Jones released videos of her rooftop tribute at the Empire State Building. Here’s the band – with the incredible rhythm section of bassist Gus Seyffert and drummer Brian Blade – performing “Let It Be”.
Tedeschi Trucks Band: Bound for Glory (Live at the Tivoli Theatre)
I’m always happy when Tedeschi Trucks Band drops a new video on their channel. Here’s a great one of their performance of “Bound for Glory” at the Tivoli Theatre in Chattanooga, TN in November 2021.
Weekly Top 10: Playing for Change with John Paul Jones, Wooten and Bailey Announce Tour Update, Playing Changes Using The Modes, Wonder Women: Brittany Frompovich, New Gear, and More
No Treble traffic was super high this week, thanks to these (and other) stories and videos. Here are the top 10 reader favorites for the week of February 19-25, 2022.
Lucio Enrico Fasino: Me
No Treble reader Lucio Enrico Fasino sent us a video he recently recorded at his studio, Officine Meccaniche. This one grooves!
Gilad Ephrat: Congregation
Gilad Ephrat sent us his latest video, which features a composition he wrote after his experience at Van Gogh's exhibition. The result, "Congregation", is a spectacular piece of music.
Jen Benton: What A Wonderful World
We love when readers share a video with us, and we love paying them forward. Jen Benton sent us one for the first time, and we were struck by her arrangement and enthusiasm. Here’s her take on “What A Wonderful World”.
Leonid & Friends: Ain’t It Blue?
Leonid Vorobyev and his band Leonid & Friends are back with another remarkable Chicago cover. In this one, they take on “Ain’t It Blue?” from the 1975 album, “Chicago VIII”.
Reader Spotlight: Jenny Giammanco
Meet Jenny Giammanco, a bassist from Brooklyn who got her start playing percussion. Ten years ago, she made the switch and as she says, “the rest is history!” Here’s her story...
Playing For Change (with John Paul Jones): When The Levee Breaks
Playing For Change released a stunning new video a few days ago, featuring John Paul Jones on a song he originally recorded over 50 years ago. 18 musicians from around the world contributed to this performance of “When The Levee Breaks”.
Aaron Gibson: Anger (Tiny Desk Contest Entry 2022)
Aaron Gibson has created a video submission for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest, and we’re pulling for him. Here he is performing his tune, “Anger”.