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Berklee Bass Department: Holiday Retrospective 2023

For many years, we’ve had a Christmas tradition here on No Treble, thanks to Steve Bailey and the Berklee Bass Department. The lineup is once again incredible too. Enjoy this 2023 Holiday Retrospective.

Best of 2023: The Top 10 Albums

In 2023, we featured 120 new album releases. At the end of each year, we tally the stats. Here are the top 10 reader-favorite albums for 2023.

Robyn Adele Anderson: “Hells Bells/Carol of the Bells” Jazz Cover

Robyn Adele Anderson is changing things up for the holidays with a great mashup of “Carol of the Bells” and AC/DC’s “Hells Bells.”

Geddy Lee’s Toronto Stop on Book Tour Filmed for CBC Special

For all of us that didn’t get to attend Geddy Lee’s “My Effin’ Life” book tour, it looks like we’re in luck: Lee’s stop at Toronto’s Massey Hall was reportedly filmed for a special episode of CBC Music’s “Live at Massey Hall.”

Best of 2023: The Top 10 Bass Player Interviews and Podcasts

Interviewing bassists is one of our favorite things, because we get their stories, insights, and more. Here are the top 10 reader-favorite interviews of 2023. This list includes our podcast, interviews, and Wonder Women series.

Blake Branch: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Blake Branch shared a beautiful solo arrangement of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” which is perfect for this holiday season.

Mark Egan Announces New Trio Album, “Cross Currents”

Bass legend Mark Egan has formed Potent Trio with drummer Shawn Pelton and guitarist Shane Theriot. Moreover, the group has announced an album for this coming spring.

Summer School Electronics Introduces the Half Day Compressor Pedal

Summer School Electronics has added a new pedal to their lineup with the Half Day Compressor, which the company describes as a Ross-style compressor with modern amenities.

John Patitucci Electric Guitar Quartet: JLR

Today is John Patitucci’s birthday, and we’re celebrating with one of his live performances with his Electric Guitar Quartet. “JLR” was recorded at The Jazz Gallery in October, 2022, and features Adam Rogers and Steve Cardenas on guitars and Nate Smith on drums.