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Weekly Top 10: Isolated Jaco, MonoNeon Signature Jazz Bass V, Tapping Technique and Composition, Darryl Jones Podcast, From the Bottom, and More
This week was a big one at No Treble, with new contributors and tons of visits. Here is your top 10, including Isolated Jaco, the new MonoNeon Signature Jazz Bass V, Tapping Technique and Composition, Darryl Jones podcast, From the Bottom, and more.
Boss Introduces the SL-2 Slicer Pedal
Boss has reimagined the SL-20 Slicer into a more user-friendly pedal format called the SL-2 Slicer. The unit chops sound into unique percussive patterns with output options to create grooves in stereo, the company says.
Diego Tarantino: Redemption Song
Diego Tarantino sent us his latest video, and it is stunning. Diego took Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song” and reharmonized it with some beautiful bass work.
Julie Slick to Anchor Jerry Harrison/Adrian Belew “Remain In Light” Tour
The Talking Heads’ “Remain in Light” is one of the most influential albums of all time, and now two of the creative forces behind it are touring together to celebrate it. The tour will include Jerry Harrison, Adrian Belew, Julie Slick, and more.
Ernie Ball Launches 35th Anniversary StingRay 5 Bass
After unveiling the bass at NAMM 2022, Ernie Ball Music Man has now launched the 35th Anniversary StingRay 5. The company states that the model is a chance for them to reflect on the bass and its evolution over the last three and a half decades.
Jon Willis: Brandy
Jon Willis sent us his latest video, with his play along to Looking Glass's "Brandy." He said Peter Sweval wrote and recorded a textbook example of how the bass to lift a song.
Polyphia Releases “Remember That You Will Die”
Progressive outfit Polyphia has returned with their fourth studio album, “Remember That You Will Die.” The group is primarily instrumental, but they brought on a host of guest artists, including vocalists.
From the Bottom: Wilton Felder – The Greatest Bass Doubler (You Probably Don’t Know)
Paul Thompson is kicking off a new series today on No Treble. “From the Bottom” explores the work of the great bassists in history. This one kicks off with Wilton Felder.
Rebecca Johnson Band: Steal My Kisses
Ben Harper’s “Steal My Kisses” is such a great tune, thanks in large part to Juan Nelson. Now, Rebecca Johnson and her band shared this video of them doing their own thing with the tune in a live performance. Funky!
Trevor Dunn’s Trio Convulsant Releases First Album in 18 Years
Trevor Dunn has revived his Trio Convulsant for the first time in 18 years for the album Séances. The album sees the reunion of the group while adding to the genre-bending sounds with Folie à Quatre.
Groove – Episode #95: Darryl Jones
Episode #95 of Groove is here, and we’re thrilled to share that this month’s guest is the legendary Darryl Jones. Enjoy the conversation... it is a great one.
Danny Ziemann & Valerie Costa: The Two Lonely People
Danny Ziemann is back with a new bass and voice project with singer Valerie Costa. The duo have an album of jazz standards coming in December and are teasing it with this amazing clip of the Bill Evans and Carol Hall song “The Two Lonely People.”