Dali Mraz Group with Federico Malaman: Kicks
Check out our good friend Federico Malaman rocking and grooving it out with the Dali Mraz Group in this live clip. The tune, “Kicks,” was written by Federico, who takes an awesome solo along the way.
Vulfpeck: Soft Parade
To say we’re excited about Vulfpeck’s upcoming album, Hill Climber, would be an understatement. The excitement continues with another video showcasing the music we can expect. Here’s their latest, featuring a tune called “Soft Parade.” Joe Dart and the guys give a new definition for being a tight band in this one. The album is available for pre-order.
What A Day: For Once in My Life
Jonathan Joly sent us a new video by his duo, What A Day. In this clip, Leah Gracie and Joly perform their unique cover of Stevie Wonder’s “For Once in My Life,” incorporating double bass, vocals, newspapers, a typewriter, and more to fill out the arrangement.
Mufaro: We Can Make A Change
Mufaro hit the Berklee studios to record her original tune, “We Can Make A Change.” Backed by Carlo De Baggio on bass, this is one groovy tune!
Reader Spotlight: Hernan Gordon
Meet Hernan Gordon, a bassist living in Argentina who first caught the bug thanks to Sid Vicious, and later started following the work of Jaco Pastorius. Hernan not only plays, he also teaches and even builds basses. Hernan is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story… Bio: I was born in 1978. At the age of...
Stuart Clayton: Giants of Bass – John Myung
We always love it when Stuart Clayton posts one of his “Giants of Bass” videos, and this clip is another great one. “This video is a performance of ‘A Nightmare… for the Fingers’, the Dream Theater/John Myung-style piece that I wrote for my 2017 book Giants of Bass. This track features some amazing musicians: Charlie Griffiths (Haken) on guitar, Jason...
Leonid & Friends: September
Leonid & Friends has wowed us with their many Chicago covers in the past. Now they’re changing things up with a stellar cover of Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September.” As always, Leonid Vorobyev holds down the low end.
John Mayer: New Light
I spotted this video of John Mayer performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live. I was in a hurry, so I almost skipped it. Then I realized Pino Palladino was on the bill, which of course made it required viewing.
Miles Davis: Human Nature (Live)
Zycopolis TV just shared footage from one of Miles Davis’ last performances, which took place on July 1st, 1991 at the Jazz à Vienne Festival. Miles’ band at the time featured two bassists: Foley McCreary (on “lead” bass) and Richard Patterson. In this clip, the band performs their take on Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature.”
Novo: Wine Clouds
My friend TJ Turqman shared this video on Facebook of his band Novo, and it knocked me out. Here’s the band performing “Wine Clouds.” (Did I mention how much I dig this sound?)
Peekaboom: Blackbird (Live)
Simone Masina sent us a new video for his duo Peekaboom (with vocalist Angelica Lubian.) “We made another clip from our live in-studio session,” Simone shared. “The song is ‘Blackbird’ (our first version was one of the most popular videos on your site in 2016) and I get to take a double bass solo in the middle of the song.”
Scary Pockets: You Shook Me All Night Long
Scary Pockets is back with another one of their funky covers. Backed by bassist Daniel Aged and joined by guest vocalist Judith Hill, here’s the band’s take on the AC/DC tune, “You Shook Me All Night Long.”