“Take Five” Reimagined: Ellen Alaverdyan Handles the Groove and the Melody with Gregg Bissonette
Ellen Alaverdyan handles melody and groove in a smooth Take Five performance with Gregg Bissonette adding lift and color for a tight and charming take on the classic tune.
Pino Palladino Brings Fretless Mastery to “That Was a Dream” with Blake Mills
Pino brings an easy fretless feel to this quiet duo performance with Blake Mills offering a clear look at his touch tone and space in a live setting. (158 characters)
Watch Jack Bruce on Fretless Warwick in a Newly Resurfaced 1991 Take on “Smiles and Grins”
Jack Bruce’s fretless Warwick tone stands out at Jazzgipfel supported by his Trace Elliot and Hartke rig offering a clear view of his phrasing and commanding presence.
Guy Pratt Elevates David Gilmour’s “Fat Old Sun” Live in Rome
Guy Pratt’s tone and feel help David Gilmour’s Fat Old Sun build from a soft start to a big finale making the Rome performance hit even harder.
“Reflection” A Trio with Two 6 String Basses and Synth Finds a New Sound in Nature
Reflection brings two 6 string bassists together with RO1 on synth for a layered and melodic trio piece that highlights texture, space and a modern bass driven sound.
Vulfpeck’s “MSG II” Hits YouTube as the Vinyl Release Highlights Joe Dart’s Live Mastery
Joe Dart’s tone and bass work shine throughout Vulfpeck’s MSG II, now streaming in full and released on vinyl for listeners wanting a deeper look at the performance.
Billy Strings’ Tiny Desk Set Showcases Upright Bass Power from Royal Masat
Billy Strings delivers a tight Tiny Desk set with Royal Masat’s upright bass bringing warmth, drive, and definition for listeners who love acoustic low end.
Vincen García brings big bass energy in “Aprieta 2.0” Watch the video
Vincen García delivers big tone and fearless playing in this new clip, moving between slap and fingerstyle while driving the band with his unmistakable sound.
The Omnific Push Their Dual-Bass Formula Further in the Visually Bold and Rhythm-Heavy “Nodus Tollens” Video
The Omnific dive deep into their signature dual bass style in the Nodus Tollens video featuring tight interplay on two Dingwall five strings with driving drums.
North Sea Jazz 2025: Munir Hossn’s Standout Bass Work with Lee Ritenour & Friends
This North Sea Jazz 2025 set shows Lee Ritenour in top form and highlights Munir Hossn whose commanding bass work adds depth and drive to the entire performance.
Ernest Tibbs and Simon Phillips Showcase Tight Rhythm Work on “You Can’t But You Can” at Little Big Beat Studio
Ernest Tibbs and Simon Phillips appear at Little Big Beat for a Studio Live Session performance of You Cant But You Can with Tibbs on his Xotic five string Jazz.
A Live SBL Jam: Janek Gwizdala, Larry Goldings, and Clarence Penn Tackle Michael Jackson
This SBL session captures Janek Gwizdala Larry Goldings and Clarence Penn creating their own version of a Michael Jackson track as the arrangement develops in the room.











