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Weekly Top 10: New Bass Gear, Top 15 Blues Bass Lines, The Groove Exercise You Need Right Now, New Swag, and More
This week was a big week in the land of No Treble. Here are the top 10 reader-favorite articles we shared for the week of October 15-21, 2022.
D’Angelo: Chicken Grease (Bass and Drums)
Jonathan Herrera posted this on Facebook with a two word comment: “You’re welcome.” Here’s a fantastic isolated bass and drums clip of D’Angelo’s “Chicken Grease.” Pino Palladino is a bad man!
“Ron Carter: Finding the Right Notes” Soundtrack Highlights Bass Great’s Work
After six years of production, the documentary “Ron Carter: Finding The Right Notes” has been released via PBS. The film’s soundtrack has also been released.
Karl Clews and Richie Dittrich: D-Code
I missed this video back in 2020, but I was glad Karl Clews reshared it on Facebook recently. Karl teamed up with drummer Richie Dittrich for this epic cover of Alain Caron’s “D-Code.”
Miët Returns with “Ausländer”
Miët has dropped a new album for 2022 with “Ausländer.” The project is a one-woman band and the brainchild of Suzy LeVoid, who performs all the instruments and programming on the record.
Tech 21 Introduces Geddy Lee YYZ Shape-Shifter Signature SansAmp Pedal
Tech 21 has added a new piece of gear to their Geddy Lee Signature lineup with the YYZ Shape-shifter Signature SansAmp. The pedal has the same feature set as the limited edition Geddy Lee MP40 model, which swiftly sold out.
Marcus Miller & Richard Bona: Billie Jean
In 2019, Quincy Jones was honored in Paris, with nearly 100 musicians paying tribute. In this clip, Marcus Miller and Richard Bona team up with Dirty Loops’ Jonah Nilsson on vocals to perform “Billie Jean.”
Mischa Marcks Releases “Other People’s Songs on BASS”
Mischa Marcks has followed up his debut album, “Open Path,” with a second solo bass record. However, he took a different approach this time by putting his formidable bass chops to cover songs.
Bergantino Celebrates Classic Bass Tone with Reference II Series Cabinets
Bergantino Audio Systems has revamped its Reference Series with the Reference II lineup to include a 1×12” cabinet and an all-new 1×15” cabinet.
Lake Street Dive: So Far Away
Lake Street Dive finished recording “Fun Machine: The Sequel” and went straight to The Sultan Room for an unannounced show. They just dropped their first video from the performance, with the band performing Carole King’s “So Far Away.”
Mingus Big Band Releases “The Charles Mingus Centennial Sessions”
The legacy of Charles Mingus is continuing to be celebrated this year by his legacy bands. Now the Mingus Big Band has released “The Charles Mingus Centennial Sessions,” which marks the 100th anniversary of the bassist and composer’s birth.
The Brown’stone: The Groove Exercise You Need Right Now
This week in The Brown’stone on No Treble, Rich Brown is here to improve your groove with a great exercise that will challenge your ability to lock with the 16th-note subdivision. This exercise will also get you moving and grooving in no time.