Tal Wilkenfeld Archives

Spinal Tap, Tal Wilkenfeld, and Thundercat turned “Big Bottom” into a five-bass showcase on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The low end ruled the night.

Tal Wilkenfeld has long been a favorite among No Treble readers, and 2024 was no exception. This year brought a mix of exciting videos from her career, blending both new highlights and timeless classics. These standout moments earned Tal her place on No Treble’s 2024 Reader Favorite Bassists list.

Filmed during the 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009, here’s Beck and his band, which included Tal Wilkenfeld performing The Beatles song, “A Day in the Life.”

Andy Summers shared a video yesterday titled “Jamming with Tal…” In this clip, they perform The Police’s “Walking On The Moon,” with Tal Wilkenfeld handling the vocals.

Tal Wilkenfeld was a guest on Lex Fridman’s podcast, and she shared this segment, reflecting on her 2007 Crossroads performance with Jeff Beck.

More videos are popping up from the Allman Betts Family Revival tour, which includes Tal Wilkenfeld on bass. Here’s one from the December 14, 2023 show in Spartanburg, SC. The video starts with a bass solo by Tal before the band kicks in on “Whipping Post.”

We’ve reached the top of the list, and this year’s reader-favorite bassist is Tal Wilkenfeld. Tal was busy this year, touring with the Allman Betts Family Revival and Incubus and recording some great music with Scary Goldings and Scary Pockets.

Tal Wilkenfeld is currently on tour with the Allman Betts Family Revival, and now we get to see them in action. Youtuber John Richardson captured this footage of the band performing “Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More,” with Tal handling the lead vocals.

Tal Wilkenfeld recently joined Scary Pockets for a fantastic cover of Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi.” Now, a new fan-shot video has surfaced of her performing live with Scary Goldings at Monterey Jazz Fest 2023.

Tal Wilkenfeld joined Scary Pockets for this funky cover of Joni Mitchell’s well-covered song, “Big Yellow Taxi.”

The Allman Family Revival tour is back for 2023 with some very special guests. Although the Allman Betts Band is usually anchored by Berry Duane Oakley (son of Allman Brothers Band bassist Berry Oakley), the group will be anchored by Tal Wilkenfeld for this outing.

Here’s a classic video from the early days of Youtube featuring monster bassists Marcus Miller and Tal Wilkenfeld. This one goes all the way back to NAMM 2007!