Weekly Top 10: Jaco Bass Transcription, What Makes a Good Bassist?, New Gear, Top Videos and More
We had a lot of fun putting together this week’s stories and features, and you all seemed to dig what’s happening in the world of bass – big time. Here are the top 10 reader favorites on No Treble for the week. Thanks as always for reading, watching, commenting and sharing. 1. Gibson Unveils 2017 EB Bass T Model Gibson...
Aaron Gibson: Full Dark
It has been a while since we were able to share a video by Aaron Gibson. Thankfully, there’s a new one out, and once again, it is stellar. Aaron is working on a new album, which he’s crowdfunding on Kickstarter. “Full Dark” is one of the tracks, which features Nahuel Bronzini and the Amaranth Quartet. Can’t wait to hear more.
Evan Marien: Meteor
Evan Marien’s new album EP2?-?Live releases on November 1, and he’s shared a preview for what’s to come. Here’s Evan performing the tune “Meteor”, from the album. Can’t wait to hear more!
Stuart Clayton: Giants of Bass – Stuart Hamm
Stuart Clayton is really making lots of progress on his new edition of Giants of Bass. This time around, Clayton is focusing his attention on Stuart Hamm. “This track was written in the style of the instrumental jazz/rock tunes that Stuart recorded on his first three albums back in the late eighties and early nineties,” Clayton shared. “It features open...
Zander Zon: Gladiator Medley
Zander Zon is back with another epic solo bass performance of a movie soundtrack. This time, he takes on music from Gladiator.
Reader Spotlight: Chuck Bailey
To say Chuck Bailey is enthusiastic would be an understatement… and for good reason. After his dad influenced Chuck to play bass, he’s pursued it with passion. Today, he’s building a name for himself in Vegas. Chuck is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story… Bio: Chuck Bailey, former bassist for Kid Deposit Triumph and Hired...
Snarky Puppy with Jayne Brown: I’ll Do Me
From Snarky Puppy’s live DVD/CD , here’s the band with guest vocalist Jayne Brown performing “I’ll Do Me.” This one has a ton of soul, with Michael League laying it down.
Weekly Top 10: Victor Wooten Goes Metal, Top Bass Videos, New Gear, Talking Technique and More
Lots of bass goodness in this edition of the weekly top 10. Here are the top 10 stories, how-to’s and videos enjoyed by No Treble readers for the week of September 10-16, 2016. Thanks for reading, watching, commenting and sharing. 1. Victor Wooten Joins Progressive Metal Band Here’s something you didn’t see coming: bassist Victor Wooten performed with new progressive...
Leslie Johnson: Blast
Marcus Miller’s “Blast” is one of my favorite tunes. So I was thrilled to see this trio – anchored by bassist Leslie Johnson – performing their own version. Joined by guitarist Dave Giraldo and drummer Jay Jackson, Leslie not only handles the great bass line, he also plays keys on the track. Dig it.
Jason Raso: Brooklyn
Jason Raso sent us this video of him performing a tune he wrote and performed using three basses, a guitar and a drum track. “Last week I was fortunate enough to visit the Fodera shop in Brooklyn. What a treat meeting all of the amazing people who build these beautiful instruments. I thank them all for such a warm welcome!...
Kinga Glyk Band: Hope
A few month’s ago we featued Kinga Glyk’s excellent solo bass performance of “Tears In Heaven”. Here’s Kinga with her band performing “Hope” in promotion of her new album, Happy Birthday – Live. Once again, we’re blown away.
Octavision: Three Lives
You may have seen the story we posted on Sunday about Victor Wooten recording with a new progressive metal band known as Octavision. (Note: as you’ll see in the comments of that article, there’s dispute to Victor being a “member”, despite the band’s presentation on their Facebook page, but I digress.) Late last night, Octavision released the video for their...