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Prince Playing Bass: What’s My Name
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Prince Playing Bass: What’s My Name

It’s no secret that Prince was a unique musician. Having worked with some monster bassists, Prince was definitely one funky thumper himself! We catch a glimpse of that in this live performance of "What's My Name?"

Jeff Lorber (with Jimmy Haslip): Jazz Kitchen Performance
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Jeff Lorber (with Jimmy Haslip): Jazz Kitchen Performance

Jimmy Haslip currently holds the bass chair for the legendary Jeff Lorber Fusion group. Here they are at Jazz Kitchen, and Jimmy solos on the track “What’s The Deal?” from the “Prototype” album.

Marcus Miller and Tal Wilkenfeld: NAMM 2007 Jam
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Marcus Miller and Tal Wilkenfeld: NAMM 2007 Jam

Here’s a classic video from the early days of Youtube featuring monster bassists Marcus Miller and Tal Wilkenfeld. This one goes all the way back to NAMM 2007!

Rick Beato: The Chuck Rainey Interview
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Rick Beato: The Chuck Rainey Interview

Rick Beato has one of the most informative channels on Youtube. In this interview, he sits down with bass legend Chuck Rainey.

Marcus Miller: Untamed (Live)
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Marcus Miller: Untamed (Live)

Marcus Miller took the stage at Yoshi’s with drummer Billy Kilson. Playing the tune “Untamed,’ Marcus switches to fretless – then back to fretted – and gives us an incredibly dynamic performance.

Stanley Clarke N 4EVA: Oh Oh (Live)
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Stanley Clarke N 4EVA: Oh Oh (Live)

Stanley Clarke is the Original Bass Man. He has a new iteration of his live band – Stanley Clarke N 4EVA – and man, they definitely bring the groove on “Oh Oh.”

Casiopea: Mid-Manhattan (Live)
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Casiopea: Mid-Manhattan (Live)

One of my favorite bands since my teen years is jazz-fusion band Casiopea. When I first heard the track "Mid-Manhattan", I was instantly hooked. Here’s the band performing “Mid-Manhattan” at Blues Alley in Japan.

Marcus Machado and Clark Sims: Normans Rare Guitars Jam
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Marcus Machado and Clark Sims: Normans Rare Guitars Jam

One of my favorite bass players, Clark Sims, dropped another vid at Norman’s Rare guitars. He’s joined by funk master Marcus Machado, and they are just KILLING these vintage Fenders!

Gerald Veasley: Valdez In The Country
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Gerald Veasley: Valdez In The Country

Gerald Veasley is a monster on the 6-string bass. We’re going back to Jazz Jams 2014 for this one. Veasley kicks the set off with one of my favorite tunes, “Valdez In The Country,” which also comes with a killer drum solo.

Crank Caviar: I Want to Know What Love Is
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Crank Caviar: I Want to Know What Love Is

Bassist David Dyson dropped a new video with DMV Collective Crank Caviar. They take on the classic Foreigner song, “I Want to Know What Love Is.” The band is LOCKED!

John Patitucci: one for brian
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John Patitucci: one for brian

I’ve been back on my 6-string, and as expected, I’ve been studying John Patitucci. His solo bass pieces show the ability to really make the bass sing. Here he is using his beautiful signature 6-string Yamaha on “one for brian.”

The Marcus Miller Interview: The Man, The Myth, The Legend
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The Marcus Miller Interview: The Man, The Myth, The Legend

Scott Devine kicks off the year with the man, the myth, the legend, Mr. Marcus Miller. Scott and Marcus have a great in-depth conversation and nerd out on some of Marcus’ best work.