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Tommy Igoe & The Buddy Rich Big Band (with Will Lee): The Chicken
Back in 2013, Tommy Igoe performed with The Buddy Rich Big Band. In this clip, they perform Pee Wee Ellis’ tune, “The Chicken.” Will Lee lays down some seriously great bass on this one.
In Memoriam: Erik Scott
Erik Scott has passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was 71 years old. The news was shared on his official Facebook page by his wife, Mickie Scott.
Solo Bass Night Series Launching This November
Ariane Cap and Josh Cohen have teamed up to create Solo Bass Night, a performance series that features and promotes solo bass music. The concerts have their roots from an event nearly 15 years ago.
Bass of the Week: Kelvin Daly Musical Instruments 7-String Subcontra Bass
Kelvin Daly has been building instruments since 1992, always with an artistic bent. This week we’re featuring a gut-rumbling bass Daly custom-designed for a player. The 7-string Subcontra Bass has an enormous 38-inch scale.
Tokyo Groove Jyoshi: What Is Hip?
No Treble reader Rod Wray sent us this video by Tokyo Groove Jyoshi, and their interesting take on Tower of Power’s “What Is Hip?” The band was formed in 2018 by three session musicians: Emi Kanazashi, Juna Serita, and Yuriko Seki.
Nenad Vasilic Releases “Bass Room”
Bassist Nenad Vasilic has returned to solo bass recordings with his new album entitled “Bass Room.” Each song is performed with a wide variety of styles, ranging from traditional Balkan songs to contemporary jazz to classical.
Electro-Harmonix Now Shipping the S8 Multi-Output Universal Power Supply
Electro-Harmonix has expanded its line of power supplies with the S8 Multi-Output universal power supply. The compact unit has eight individually regulated outputs while measuring at just 3.7” x 1.7” x 1.4”.
Davie504 vs. Charles Berthoud: Bass Battle
WATCH: Davie504 has shared a number of videos with Charles Berthoud, who Davie calls “The PRO.” In this clip, the bassists trade off with some impressive bass playing, covering fingerstyle, tap, slap, all techniques – and some funny moments along the way.
Scott Ambush Anchors Spyro Gyra’s “Vinyl Tap”
Spyro Gyra has returned with their first album of new material in six years by releasing a collection of covers. “Vinyl Tap” features reworked versions of classic hits of the vinyl era, and it covers a lot of ground.
On the Road (Again) with Peat Rains from You Bred Raptors?: Part 4
Peat Rains returns with the fourth installment of his tour diary with You Bred Raptors? In this column, he covers their stops in Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
Sebastiaan Cornelissen, Frans Vollink, and Rob van Bavel: Amelia
I was thrilled to find this 2010 video by the trio of Sebastiaan Cornelissen, Frans Vollink, and Rob van Bavel covering one of Jaco Pastorius’s early years tunes. “Amelia” was written by Jaco while touring with Wayne Cochran & The C.C. Riders.
Kim Gordon Releases Debut Solo Album, “No Home Record”
It’s been eight years since Sonic Youth called it quits, but that hasn’t stopped Kim Gordon’s art. The bassist has just released a solo album, entitled “No Home Record,” which is the first in her nearly four-decade career.