Avishai Cohen Showcases Upright Bass Mastery in Live Trio Performance
Avishai Cohen leads his trio from the upright bass, blending groove, lyricism, and tight interplay in a performance bass players won’t want to miss.
Jill Scott Tiny Desk Concert Features Standout Bass from Dwayne Wright
Jill Scott’s Tiny Desk performance leans on bassist Dwayne Wright, delivering a deep neo soul pocket on his New York Bass Works Jazz 5.
Angine de Poitrine Deliver a Bizarre, Microtonal Instrumental Storm on KEXP
Angine de Poitrine bring microtonal grooves, looping textures, and double-neck bass and guitar to a KEXP session that defies easy labels.
Jack Bruce Commands Cream’s Royal Albert Hall “Stormy Monday” in Newly Released 2005 Footage
Jack Bruce’s Warwick fretless and Hartke rig take center stage in this newly released Cream performance of “Stormy Monday” at Royal Albert Hall.
Live Fusion Pocket: Wes Stephenson Drives “Lotus” with the Mark Lettieri Group
On “Lotus,” the Mark Lettieri Group lean into groove, powered by Wes Stephenson’s 5 string bass, full bodied tone, and fluid blend of fingerstyle and slap technique.
Watch MonoNeon Stretch the Groove on “Better Days Are Coming” at Blue Note LA
MonoNeon keeps it loose and funky on “Better Days Are Coming,” captured live at Blue Note LA.
Watch Justin Meldal-Johnsen Hold Down Beck’s Odelay Era on 2 Meter Sessions (1999)
A long unseen 1999 Beck set from 2 Meter Sessions is now on YouTube, showcasing Justin Meldal Johnsen’s pocket on two Odelay era favorites.
Justus West Picks Up an OOPEG and the NAMM Floor Comes Alive
What begins as a quick test drive on an OOPEG bass becomes a full blown 10 minute jam between strangers at NAMM.
HSCC Cover Player’s “Baby Come Back” Featuring Constantine Delo on Bass
This cover of “Baby Come Back” by Hindley Street Country Club leans on tight harmonies, strong feel, and Constantine Delo’s steady five-string bass work.
Green Day Kick Off Super Bowl LX With ‘American Idiot’ Era Medley
Green Day opened Super Bowl LX with a rocking medley of fan favorites before kickoff.
Pocket First: Erick “Jesus” Coomes Grooves with Lettuce
Erick Coomes keeps it deep and relaxed on bass as Lettuce blends jazz R&B and reggae vibes during a live Capitol Theatre performance
Keeping It Cool: Jack Gardiner’s “Fan Boy” Gets the Low-End Breeze from Henrik Linder
As Jack Gardiner’s Fan Boy ramps up the intensity, Henrik Linder’s bass work keeps the track grounded, relaxed, and cool.