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From the Bottom: The Top 10 Greatest TV Theme Bass Lines
From the Bottom

From the Bottom: The Top 10 Greatest TV Theme Bass Lines

In this episode, Paul Thompson lays down his (extremely subjective) list of his top 10 favorite bass lines (plus three honorable mentions) from iconic television shows from the 1970s-2000s.

Isaias Elpes Releases “Lua” EP, featuring Abraham Laboriel
New Albums

Isaias Elpes Releases “Lua” EP, featuring Abraham Laboriel

Isaias Elpes has returned with a new EP, “Lua”. Elpes weaves a variety of styles and genres that harken back to his musical beginnings, playing bass, guitar, and percussion. His mentor, Abraham Laboriel, also performs on the EP.

Kiefer Shackelford and Abraham Laboriel Sr.: Impromptu Jam
Bass Videos

Kiefer Shackelford and Abraham Laboriel Sr.: Impromptu Jam

Any time I see a video featuring Abraham Laboriel Sr., I drop what I’m doing to watch. Spectrasonics put on an event to showcase their gear, with Kiefer Shackelford and his band. They also had a surprise in store: inviting Laboriel Sr. to the stage.

The Jazz Ministry: Drum Channel Live Performance
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The Jazz Ministry: Drum Channel Live Performance

Drum Channel recently shared this incredible video of The Jazz Ministry. The band, which features Abraham Laboriel Jr., Abraham Laboriel Sr., Michael Landau, and Greg Mathieson put on a master class in this performance of “QT?.”

The Jazz Ministry: GOE
Bass Videos

The Jazz Ministry: GOE

The Drum Channel recently shared this incredible clip of The Jazz Ministry, the supergroup comprised of Abraham Laboriel Jr., Abraham Laboriel Sr., Michael Landau, and Greg Mathieson. Here they are performing “GOE” at the Drum Channel studios.

Bass Talk: Abraham Laboriel & Pee Wee Hill – The Sequel
Bass Videos

Bass Talk: Abraham Laboriel & Pee Wee Hill – The Sequel

Last year, we featured an incredible video featuring Abraham Laboriel and Pee Wee Hill, entitled “The Bass Walk.” Now they’re back with the follow-up.

Bill Cantos: Drown in My Own Tears (with Abraham Laboriel and Pee Wee Hill)
Bass Videos

Bill Cantos: Drown in My Own Tears (with Abraham Laboriel and Pee Wee Hill)

Here’s a great performance that took place in 2018 with Bill Cantos and other LA-based musicians performing “Drown in My Own Tears.” This one includes two bassists: Abraham Laboriel and Pee Wee Hill.

Abraham Laboriel: So You Say
Bass Videos

Abraham Laboriel: So You Say

Here’s a great clip of Abraham Laboriel performing John Scofield’s “So You Say” with guitarist Allen Hinds, keyboardist Otmaro Ruiz, and drummer Jimmy Branly. The master at work.

The Bass Walk: Abraham Laboriel & Pee Wee Hill
Bass Videos

The Bass Walk: Abraham Laboriel & Pee Wee Hill

Boyd Matson shared this epic video, saying “Abraham Laboriel is one of the world’s greatest bass players according to Paul McCartney. A lot of musicians must agree because he is the most recorded bass player of all time. I got Abraham, Pee Wee Hill, and some other great musician friends to record this sort of dueling bass jazz-funk groove.” This...

Bass Bash Returns for 15th Anniversary Shows
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Bass Bash Returns for 15th Anniversary Shows

The Bass Bash is returning to Anaheim, California for its 15th anniversary, and this time they’re pulling out all the stops. The two-night event, which coincides with the Winter NAMM Show, features some of the most talented bassists in the world performing on one stage. The lineup for Thursday, January 25th will include Mohini Dey, Cheikh Ndoye, Reggie Young, Abraham...

Miles Davis and Great Bassists: The Warner Bros. Years, Remastered
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Miles Davis and Great Bassists: The Warner Bros. Years, Remastered

Lovers of the Warner Bros. era of jazz trumpeter/composer Miles Davis’ career, which began in the mid-1980s, can delight in a definitive 8-CD box set called The Last Word – The Warner Bros. Years. The of remastered music covers the Tutu, Amandla and Doo-Bop albums, and the Dingo and Siesta soundtracks. The set also includes a 1986 Miles Davis Octet...

Abraham Laboriel: Case of the Blues
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Abraham Laboriel: Case of the Blues

Every time I watch Abraham Laboriel, it’s like a masterclass in “how it’s done.” His playing exudes musicality that lets his personality shine through, giving us all something to strive toward. Here’s a great clip of the master improvising a blues along with Hadley Hockensmith on guitar, Bill Maxwell on drums, Greg Mathieson on organ, and Phil Driscoll on trumpet...