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Weekly Top 10: March 2-8, 2024
This week’s top 10 reader favorites list is a great one. This top 10 includes bass gear, the return of Infectious Grooves with Robert Trujillo, a look at the work of WAR’s Morris “B.B.” Dickerson, our podcast episode with Jon Button, and more.
Grez Guitars Unveils the Mendocino Bass VI
Grez Guitars has expanded their Mendocino series instruments with a Bass VI model. The new semi-hollow axe is built using salvaged old grown redwood top for a “classic aesthetic and voice while delivering modern high-performance hardware and playability.”
Charles Berthoud: If Sinatra Played Bass (“My Way”)
Charles Berthoud never ceases to amaze. In this video he titled “If Sinatra Played BASS,” Charles plays a masterful solo bass arrangement of “My Way.”
Danny Ziemann Offering Free 5-day “Elite Ears” Workshop
Jazz bassist and educator Danny Ziemann has announced a new free online workshop called Elite Ears: A 5-Day Journey to Limitless Listening for Musicians.
Heartbeat: Breaking down WAR’s Greatest Bass Line
In this episode, Paul Thompson digs into the amazing grooves from one of the greatest genre-defying bands of the 70’s: WAR. From the iconic “Low Rider” to “Cisco Kid” to “Slippin’ Into Darkness,” which song contains their GREATEST bass line?
Dirty Loops: Run Away
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a new video by Dirty Loops, but that changed yesterday when they dropped “Run Away.”
Lorenzo Feliciati Releases “Kamayan” with New Trio Project
Lorenzo Feliciati has unveiled a new trio project called Kamayan. Their debut album is described as a “declaration of love for electric jazz” with influences from Weather Report, Pat Metheny Group, and Yellowjackets.
Groove – Episode #111: Jon Button
Jon Button’s bass became his passport, navigating through gigs that spanned commercial scores, movie soundtracks, and tours with music royalty such as Sheryl Crow, Shakira, and, ultimately, The Who. He’s our guest for this month’s episode of Groove - the No Treble Podcast.
Butcher Brown: Tiny Desk Concert
When I spotted NPR’s latest Tiny Desk Concert, I figured it would be great. It took one second to verify. Andy Randazzo kicks things off to set the tone for this performance by Butcher Brown and his “solar music.”
Donny Benét Releases Retrofied “Infinite Desires”
Donny Benét has released his sixth album, “Infinite Desires,” which marks the first on his own label, Donnyland Records. The album continues his celebration of retro pop, funk, and disco with synthesizers, drum machines, and some deep bass lines.
Cort Announces the Artisan Space 5 Headless Bass
Cort Guitars has introduced the Artisan Space 5, a five-string bass that revives their headless line of instruments from the 1980s. The modernistic bass brings contemporary features and enhancements to the mix, of course.
Kinga Glyk: “Unfollower” Behind-The-Scenes (with Michael League)
I’ve been enjoying Kinga Glyk’s new album, “Real Life.” Here’s a great behind-the-scenes clip of the tune, “Unfollower,” which she cowrote with Michael League.