Jody Miller

Meshell Ndegeocello joins Norah Jones for intimate performances and shares the story behind an old bass that may once have belonged to Jaco Pastorius.

Cory Wong and Joshua Redman deliver a 10 minute take on “Brixton Underground” at the Blue Note, with Yohannes Tona laying down a deep pocket on bass.

Watch Vincen García lead his band through a full North Sea Jazz set packed with progressive funk fusion, wild technique, and his unmistakable bass voice.

Janek Gwizdala, Peter Erskine, and Nir Felder dig into “Como” with plenty of space, a relaxed feel, and some incredible trio chemistry.

Lettuce brings “Before I Let Go” to SFJAZZ, with Erick “Jesus” Coomes keeping things smooth, funky, and locked in from start to finish.

Norm Stockton gives Coldplay’s “Yellow” a spacious solo bass treatment, using his signature MTD 5 string and a GK combo amp for the relaxed performance.

Chris Wyse channels Lemmy on bass and lead vocals as Hollywood Vampires tear through “Ace of Spades” with their all star lineup at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

Pops Magellan lands at FRET12 for three songs from DAMAGE, switching between a Yamaha BBP34 and short scale Music Man through an Ampeg rig.

Scott Devine, Danny Sapko, and Charles Berthoud learn a-ha’s “Take On Me” together, building a three-bass arrangement as they work through the song on the fly.

Matt Sheridan fills in for Shane Embury as Napalm Death crams eight songs, a Warwick bass rig, and pure grindcore chaos behind NPR’s Tiny Desk in style.

Jennifer Finch was a defining force in L7. We look back with this 2018 three song session from The Current, featuring her powerful bass work and presence.

With only upright bass and guitar, Ron Carter and Yotam Silberstein bring warmth, space, and conversation to a timeless reading of “Love Letters” together.