Weekly Top 10: Pentatonic Scale Patterns, Jaco Pastorius Documentary, New Gear, Top 10 Bass Videos, and More
Happy Sunday! As we close out another week, we look back at the top 10 reader favorites, including a great bass lesson, top videos, new gear, and stories.
Leland Sklar: “Everyday” Playthrough and Discussion
It has been a while since we shared one of Leland Sklar’s videos. In this one, Lee plays along to one of his favorite tracks (“Everyday”) from James Taylor’s 1985 record, “That’s Why I’m Here”, and shares the story behind it.
Julia Hofer: Do I Do
Julia Hofer is back with another great video showcasing one of the great bass lines. In this one, Julia Hofer plays along with Stevie Wonder’s “Do I Do”. If that’s not enough, Julia shows off her multi-tasking skills to David504.
Aaron Gibson: Said No Lover (Solo Bass)
It is always a thrill to see a new video by our good friend, Aaron Gibson. In this clip, Aaron is doing “solo bass in the yard”, taking on his tune, “Said No Lover”, in a new way.
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (June 2021)
June was a pretty great month for videos on No Treble. Of the 30 we shared, here are your top 10 favorites for the month.
Marcus Miller on Larry Graham: Finding the Funk
Our friends at Bart Funk Bass shared this great excerpt from the 2013 “Finding The Funk” documentary film. In this clip, Marcus Miller shares his thoughts on the work and influence of the great Larry Graham.
Reader Spotlight: Mariya-Andoniya Andonova
Meet Mariya-Andoniya Andonova, a bassist originally from Bulgaria who now resides in New York. Mariya-Andoniya is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight (you could be next). Here’s her story…
Dee Gees (Foo Fighters): You Should Be Dancing
The Foo Fighters have morphed into the Dee Gees, and a new album is coming. “Hail Satin” will be available on vinyl on July 17th through Record Store Day 2021. Here’s the first taste, with the band performing the Bee Gees’ “You Should Be Dancing”.
Jaco Pastorius: The Lost Tapes Documentary
A group of people who go by “realcut” on Youtube released a “fan-film” documentary entitled, “Jaco Pastorius: The Lost Tapes”. Some of it includes footage they compiled from other sources while including some of their own interviews throughout.
Leonid & Friends: My Old School
We originally became huge fans of Leonid Vorobyev and his band Leonid & Friends thanks to their incredible Chicago covers. Like all their videos, this new one is super impressive. Check out their take on the great Steely Dan tune, “My Old School.”
Nico Cabrera: Kactus
No Treble reader Nico Cabrera sent us this video of his new track, “Kactus”, which is out now on all streaming platforms. Nico recorded this original tune with his band last month, which he described as a kind of “tiny desk” format without the public.
Live From Emmet’s Place Vol. 63: Christian McBride
Today’s featured video is a long one, but it is worth checking out. Episode #63 of Emmet Cohen’s “Live From Emmet’s Place” features special guest Christian McBride and a ton of fantastic music.