Jeff Beck and Jan Hammer: Star Cycle (Live At The Hollywood Bowl)
In 2016, Jeff Beck and Jan Hammer teamed up for a live performance at the Hollywood Bowl to celebrate Beck’s 50-year musical career. Here they are performing “Star Cycle” with Rhonda Smith on bass.
Vulfpeck: Back Pocket (Live at Bonnaroo 2023)
Earlier this summer, Vulfpeck donned their robes and hit the stage at Bonnaroo. The band just dropped this video of their performance of “Back Pocket.”
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in July 2023
July is in the books, so it is time for our roundup of the month’s top 10 bass gear stories. Here are the top 10 reader-favorite bass gear stories on No Treble.
Snarky Puppy: “Pineapple” Live at Jazz in Marciac (2023)
Snarky Puppy performed at Jazz in Marciac, and they released this live video from the show. Here’s Michael League and the band performing “Pineapple” from “Empire Central.”
Weekly Top 10: July 22-28, 2023
Time for the weekly “best of bass” roundup. This week’s top 10 reader favorites list includes new gear, a new tune by Charles Berthoud, our interview with Kevin Scott, and more.
Anika Nilles and Nevell: Little Big Beat Studios Live Session
Drummer Anika Nilles and her band, Nevell, visited Little Big Beat Studios last year to record a live session. The small audience witnessed some stunning musicianship as the band recorded six tunes.
Nate Smith: “Skip Step” (with Lionel Loueke and Michael League)
Nate Smith performed at the Montreal International Jazz Festival on July 2nd. In this clip, Smith is joined by Lionel Loueke and Michael League on “Skip Step.” What a lineup, and what a jam!
Mahavishnu Orchestra: You Know, You Know (Live on BBC)
I’ve been revisiting Mahavishnu Orchestra’s music lately, which got me digging. Here’s a great clip of their stellar lineup performing “You Know, You Know” in 1972. Still unbelievably great!
Steve Gadd Band: “Mercy On Your Soul” Live at Blue Note Tokyo (2023)
Blue Note Tokyo shared this fantastic video of the Steve Gadd Band performing at the club. The band, anchored by Travis Carlton, performs “Mercy On Your Soul,” which was written by keyboardist Jeff Babko.
Cory Wong: Live in Marciac, France (Full Concert)
Clear your calendar because Cory Wong did a live stream from Marciac last night, and we all get to enjoy it. Yohannes Tona is on bass for this show, and it is killer throughout.
Judith Hill: KNKX Studio Session with Pee Wee Hill
KNKX had Judith Hill perform at their temporary location at Avast! Studios early this year. It turned out to be an epic session. Hill’s quartet includes her parents, bassist Robert Lee “Pee Wee” Hill and keyboardist Michiko Hill, with drummer John Staten. KNKX shared, “These three tunes were a sampling of the musical diversity on her latest album, and Hill...
Meshell Ndegeocello: Georgia Ave
I’m really enjoying the music (and videos) of Meshell Ndegeocello’s new album, “The Omnichord Real Book.” Meshell just released the video for the album’s opening track, “Georgia Ave.” Dig it.