Articles by Jody Miller - Page 2

Donny Benét breaks down the main riffs to “Mr Tuxedo” on his F Bass before a full studio playthrough packed with groove, swagger, and serious bass style.

This 1981 Oakland footage catches Van Halen’s original lineup in peak form, with Michael Anthony driving the songs and delivering the signature harmonies.

Alex Lofoco revisits Jaco Pastorius’s “Havona” bass solo with a solo fretless performance on a five string Cortex bass topped in buckeye burl for this tribute.

Charles Berthoud plays a fretless Le Fay bass and adds an ebow as he joins Mike Dawes for a tapping heavy take on “Belle Insomnie” at The Mount Without.

This 1984 performance of King Crimson’s “Sleepless” captures Tony Levin using slap bass, delay, and his yellow Music Man to power the song’s pulse live.

Christian McBride, Warren Wolf, Sheléa, Joe Farnsworth, and Emmet Cohen deliver a spirited two hour performance rooted in straight ahead jazz and swing.

Stick Men’s “Komodo” pairs Tony Levin’s Chapman Stick with dense rhythms, sharp turns, and a striking performance setting ahead of the trio’s new album.

Dogstar brings “Joy” to Apple Music Radio with Keanu Reeves on bass, delivering a focused performance powered by a Fender PJ bass and a Gallien Krueger rig.

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.