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Andrew Gouche: Live with Gladys Knight (1995)
Live from St. Martin in 1995, Andrew Gouche lays down one mean groove with Gladys Knight. Nothing more needs to be said. Enjoy.
Willie Weeks Joins Eric Clapton for Upcoming Tour
Legendary session bassist Willie Weeks will be hitting the road with Eric Clapton on a string of tour dates in support of guitarist’s latest CD, appropriately titled Clapton. The touring band will also feature Steve Gadd on drums, Chris Stainton on keys and Michelle John and Sharon White singing background vocals. The group will be kicking things off in Vancouver,...
Bootsy Collins Reveals New “Eye-Funk” Artwork
After a month of anticipation, Bootsy Collins has revealed his limited edition artwork, which he labels as “eye-funk.” The two pieces released are labeled “The Monument” and “The Legacy”, both depicting a larger than life Bootsy towering over Cincinnati, with hidden images scattered throughout the scene. The art is numbered and signed by Bootsy, who also adds a “funk mantra”...
Top 10 Cover Tunes Arranged for Bass
We may be biased, but we love when bass players cover other tunes and remake them into bass-focused performances. Apparently, No Treble readers do too. Here are the top 10 most watched videos of classic tunes remade for bass. Discuss your favorites in the comments below. 1. Allyourbassarebelong: Bohemian Rhapsody An all-bass, solo arrangement of Queen’s classic “Bohemian Rhapsody”. 2....
Christian McBride: Pat Metheny Group Live Upright Bass Solo
Christian McBride shows his super-human side with a live bass solo during a performance of Pat Metheny’s “Question and Answer”.
Rush Announces New North American Time Machine Tour Dates
Last week, we reported that Rush was expanding their Time Machine Tour to Europe, with rumors of more North American dates. Thankfully the rumors were true, and trio will be gracing the U.S. and Canada through March and April, 2011. Starting in Florida, the tour works its way up the East coast, including a stop at New York City’s Madison...
Gear Watch: New Models From Overwater Basses
Overwater Basses has unveiled three new basses: the J-Series 4 Classic, Perception Std Deluxe 4, and their first ever 6-string Singlecut. The J-Series 4 Classic features a 34″ scale and sports a Swamp Ash body, 1-piece Maple neck, and Rosewood bound fretboard. The electronics are all custom Overwater, including OW Hum Cancelling Pickups and an OW 2-band passive/active system. The...
Ask Damian Erskine: Teaching (Part 2)
Q: I am interested in finding out how to get into teaching. For example: What do you recommend about knowledge of theory, scales, modes, etc.? A: This is kind of an interesting one… Of course, the more you know the better (as a player or teacher), but many do fall into a bit of a trap with the “but do...
Oscar Peterson Trio, with Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen: Blues Etude (Live in Berlin, 1985)
In 1995, the audience at the Philharmonie in Berlin got to see the Oscar Peterson Trio tear it up on stage. Thankfully, the video cameras were rolling. The trio includes Peterson on piano, bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen and drummer Martin Drew.
Antonio Ramos “Maca” Releases “Mira Que Te Diga”
Spanish Flamenco bassist Antonio Ramos ‘Maca’ has released a new solo album, Mira Que Te Diga, which translates to “Let Me Tell You.” The 10-track LP is his first solo release, though he has worked with the top Spanish names in Flamenco, from Vicente Amigo to Raimundo Amador. Antonio is also adept at funk and jazz, as evidenced by his...
Reader Spotlight: Rick Reese
Meet Rick Reese, a bassist from Nashville, TN and our player in the spotlight for November 30, 2010. Bio: Born in Baltimore, MD in 1969, Rick has been playing bass for 27 years. His innovative style is a unique blend of jazz improvisation, funk punctuation with driving energy of rock and roll. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Rick...
An Interview with Percy Jones
Percy Jones is one of the definitive figures who carved out a role for the fretless bass and helped establish its place on the contemporary music scene. Best known for his work with jazz-fusion band Brand X, Percy collaborated with likes of Phil Collins and Robin Lumley. Brand X’s early 70’s debut Unorthodox Behaviour established the band as one of...