Charles Berthoud: If Beethoven Were a Funk Bassist
Charles Berthoud dropped another great video yesterday, saying, “I couldn’t get this idea out of my head so here you go.” In this one, Charles makes “Für Elise” funky.
Victor Bailey Group: Low Blow (2010)
On this day in 1960, the great Victor Bailey was born. In honor of his birthday, here’s a clip of Bailey and his group performing “Low Blow” at Moody’s Jazz Cafe in Foggia, Italy, in 2010.
Willie Weeks: Voices Inside (Everything is Everything) Bass Solo – Live
Donny Hathaway’s “Live” album is an essential one for bassists. Of course, one of the highlights is the landmark bass solo by Willie Weeks on “Voices Inside (Everything is Everything).” Here’s Weeks recreating the solo in a live performance.
Polyphia with Charles Berthoud: Playing God
Charles Berthoud joined Polyphia for this “jamming version” video of the tune “Playing God” from the band’s latest album, “Remember That You Will Die.
Reader Spotlight: Matt Schalles
Meet Matt Schalles (aka Professor Hazmatt). Matt played guitar for three years (among other instruments) before switching to bass (yes to that!) Here’s his story...
Huw Foster: 5 Bernard Edwards Basslines (And How to Play Them)
Huw Foster sent us the latest video in his “5 Basslines (And How to Play Them)” series, focusing on the one and only Bernard Edwards.
The First Circle: The First Circle
We first featured The First Circle in September 2022, with their excellent cover of Pat Metheny Group’s “Last Train Home.” Here they are again with a cover of the Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays composition of the same name.
Weekly Top 10: March 11-17, 2023
Time for your weekly recap from the world of bass, aka the top 10 reader favorites. Here’s your top 10 list on No Treble for the week of March 11-17, 2023.
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (with Jeff Berlin): Heart Of The Sunrise
Bill Bruford shared this video earlier this month of Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe’s 1989 performance at the Shoreline Amphitheatre. Jeff Berlin joined the band for this performance of “Heart Of The Sunrise,” filling in for Tony Levin.
Davie504 and TwoSet Violin: Master of Puppets
We’ve seen Davie504 perform from home for years. But last month, he joined TwoSet Violin on stage to perform before thousands of fans. Here they are performing “Master of Puppets.”
Sascha Jacobsen: Un Bajo de Magia
Sascha Jacobsen sent us this incredible video he recorded featuring music from his album, “Alma Vieja.” I love the title - “Un Bajo de Magia” (“The Magic Bass”) - and the way this one grooves.
Suicidal Tendencies: War Inside My Head (Transbordeur 1994)
Zycopolis TV has such a deep catalog of videos. Here’s one they just dropped from a live performance in 1994 of “War Inside My Head” by Suicidal Tendencies (with Robert Trujillo).