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“I’m Gonna Tear This Playhouse Down”: Exploring Pino Palladino’s Classic Bass Line (and the Pedal That Made It Happen)
From the Bottom

“I’m Gonna Tear This Playhouse Down”: Exploring Pino Palladino’s Classic Bass Line (and the Pedal That Made It Happen)

Paul Thompson kept the fretless out for this new “From The Bottom” episode. He digs into Pino Palladino’s classic bass line on “I’m Gonna Tear This Playhouse Down” (and the pedal that made it happen).

Questlove Supreme Podcast: Pino Palladino
Bass Videos

Questlove Supreme Podcast: Pino Palladino

Questlove’s Supreme Podcast podcast dropped a new episode on February 1st. His guest for this episode is the legendary Pino Palladino. Pino discusses his journey from working on hit songs in the 1980s through today, among other topics.

Talking Bass: Breaking Down Pino Palladino’s Bass Line on “Everytime You Go Away”
Bass Videos

Talking Bass: Breaking Down Pino Palladino’s Bass Line on “Everytime You Go Away”

Talking Bass’s Mark J Smith recently shared this great video, breaking down Pino Palladino’s legendary bass line on “Everytime You Go Away.”

Beck (with Pino Palladino): Thinking About You
Bass Videos

Beck (with Pino Palladino): Thinking About You

Beck was the musical guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on February 16th. He was joined by Blake Mills and Pino Palladino in this performance of Beck’s new song, “Thinking About You.”

Pino Palladino, Chris “Daddy” Dave, Isiah Sharkey, and Robert Glasper: Jam/Whatever
Bass Videos

Pino Palladino, Chris “Daddy” Dave, Isiah Sharkey, and Robert Glasper: Jam/Whatever

Youtuber Obtainium shared this video from a performance at The Blue Note NYC, and it is fantastic. In this clip, Pino Palladino, Chris “Daddy” Dave, Isiah Sharkey, and Robert Glasper jam before diving into “Whatever” by Chris Dave and the Drumhedz.

D’Angelo: Chicken Grease (Bass and Drums)
Bass Videos

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!

Robert Glasper Releases “Black Radio III” with Hodge, Travis, Tribbett, and Palladino on Bass
New Albums

Robert Glasper Releases “Black Radio III” with Hodge, Travis, Tribbett, and Palladino on Bass

Robert Glasper has just dropped the third installment of his “Black Radio” series. The album, which marks the tenth anniversary of the original album, continues to celebrate black heritage and resilience.

Pino Palladino to Join John Mayer for “Sob Rock” Tour
Concerts & Tours

Pino Palladino to Join John Mayer for “Sob Rock” Tour

John Mayer is using his downtime from Dead & Company’s schedule to launch his own tour to support his last solo album, “Sob Rock”. Returning to Mayer’s touring band is his longtime bassist and session legend, Pino Palladino.

Julia Hofer: Top 5 Pino Palladino Bass Lines
Bass Videos

Julia Hofer: Top 5 Pino Palladino Bass Lines

Julia Hofer is back with another “Top 5” video, and this time, she’s focusing on the incredible work of Pino Palladino. Choosing just 5 bass lines by Pino seems next to impossible, so Julia narrowed it down to some of her all-time favorites.

Pino Palladino + Blake Mills: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Bass Videos

Pino Palladino + Blake Mills: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

I was thrilled to discover that Pino Palladino and Blake Mills (along with Abe Rounds and Sam Gendel) recorded a Tiny Desk (Home) Concert. Check out the group performing three tunes from “Notes With Attachments”.

Unidentified Flying Project: Dance The Rain
Bass Videos

Unidentified Flying Project: Dance The Rain

In 2014, Simon Wood-Harris shared a video for his Unidentified Flying Project. “There is a Dream” was a huge hit for readers, thanks in part to Pino Palladino. Seven years later, we get to hear more, with their tune, “Dance The Rain”.

Pino Palladino and Blake Mills Album, “Notes With Attachments,” Now Available
New Albums

Pino Palladino and Blake Mills Album, “Notes With Attachments,” Now Available

Pino Palladino’s highly-anticipated album with producer and multi-instrumentalist Blake Mills is now available. “Notes With Attachments” marks the bass legend’s debut as a co-leader, though the record was originally conceived as a solo effort.