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David Friesen: Bass Solo
David Friesen bares his soul for this awesome solo bass piece that starts with a beautiful melody then morphs into a meditative groove jam with the help of a looper. The performance is from the 1995 Poznan Jazz Fair.
Steve Uccello and Nat Grant Release “Melbourne, Monterey”
Bassist Steve Uccello has been working with Australian percussionist/composer Nat Grant throughout the past year, and the duo has just released an album entitled Melbourne, Monterey. The 8-track collection features an array of string and percussion instruments with a healthy dose of electronics and sound effects to create a cool ambient vibe. The album name comes from the places it...
Reader Spotlight: Jeff Clark
Meet Jeff Clark, a bassist from Portland, Oregon and our player in the spotlight for November 23, 2010. Bio: I’m a lucky guy who wanted to learn music and did. Don’t let anyone tell you you can’t do anything. Keep it up and you’ll make it. Location: Portland, Oregon Day gig: I’m an administrator at Intel’s R&D facility. I’m also...
Custom Shop: The Making of Orchid (Part 1)
A few months ago, a dear friend gave me an incredible gift. He hired Rick Toone, a luthier, to build a custom bass for me. Since the age of 15, I’ve been a Fender guy. I have a couple of 70’s Precisions, a more recent Jazz, and even a low-cost Fender acoustic bass guitar. So the idea of designing my...
Will Lee and Darryl Jones: Teen Town
Check out bassists Will Lee and Darryl Jones performing Jaco’s “Teen Town” in unison! Joining the duo is a killer line up including Kenwood Dennard on drums, Delmar Brown on Hammond, Clifford Carter on keys, David Mann?on sax and Oz Noy on guitar.
Jim LaMarca Leaves Chimaira
After 10 years with the band, bassist Jim LaMarca has left Chimaira. The news was broken by the band, who posted it on their website: “After a decade of good times and achievements, our friend and band mate Jim LaMarca has decided to retire from Chimaira. We wish him nothing but the best as he settles in and starts a...
Rush Extends Time Machine Tour To UK and Germany (and Maybe More)
Rush has just announced a new string of UK dates next spring as part of their Time Machine Tour. The tour will start in Dublin, Ireland, the first time the band has performed there. The last stop of the announced dates includes the Festhalle in Frankfurt, Germany, and more European dates are likely to be announced soon. The tour includes...
Adam Ben Ezra: Mad Men Theme Song, All-Bass Cover
Adam Ben Ezra once again blows our minds with this all-bass version of the Mad Men theme song. Adam combines great bass playing on upright and electric with some props, some humor and great cinematography. The Mad Men theme is from RJD2’s track “A Beautiful Mine”, from Magnificent City Instrumentals. Thanks to our Facebook friend, Erez Ein Dor, for sharing...
Rewind: Best Bass Columns and How To’s, Larry Graham, Bass Gear, Players and the History of RHCP
Here are the most read, most popular stories and features on No Treble for the week of November 14-20, 2010. Column: Bass Pickups: A Guide to Formulating Your Sound News: Slipknot Asks for Return of Items Stolen From Paul Gray’s Grave Video: Larry Graham: Bass Solo, Live au Bataclan Top 10: The Best Bass Columns, How-Tos and Lessons (October 2010)...
Luthman Introduces Jazzette Bass
Inspired by the 50th anniversary of the Fender Jazz bass, Luthman has released the Jazzette bass. Available in 4, 5, and 6-string models, the Jazzette is not merely a copy of the icon, but a new design created with a “Luthman’s eye.” The body is your choice between alder or ash, with a custom upgrade option for more exotic tops....
Jack Bruce: White Room – Hippiefest 2008 Live Performance
Jack Bruce is sporting his Warwick fretless on this extended, bass-focused break on Cream’s “White Room”. This was filmed from the audience at the 2008 Hippiefest.
Peter Hook Brings “Joy Division” Tour to U.S.
Peter Hook is bringing his band, The Light, to the U.S. in December for a 10-stop tour. The group will play Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures album in its entirety. Hook, who was bassist for the groundbreaking rock band during their four-year run, will actually be singing, while his son Jack plays bass. “When I decided to sing, I realized I...