Bass Videos - Page 136
John Patitucci: Our Family & Growing
John Patitucci has always been one of my favorites. The stuff he does on 6 string bass is just incredible! Here he is performing two of my favorite tunes from his debut album.
Marcus Miller with Kinga Glyk: Blast
We’ve featured videos by Kinga Glyk for over five years now. We’ve always been impressed. We weren’t alone. Here’s a great clip from 2018 of Kinga sitting in with Marcus Miller and his band performing “Blast” live.
Steven Blasini: Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!
No Treble reader Steven Blasini obviously loves a good challenge. Here’s a video he sent us of him performing “Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!” - which came with an inspiring note.
Gheorghe Postoronca: The Wizard
Gheorghe Postoronca sent me his newest video, and this one has a fitting name. Here’s Gheorghe performing his original solo bass tune, “The Wizard”.
The Goods Drinks Reception Jazz Duo: Blackbird / Back Pocket / Isn’t She Lovely Medley
I discovered The Goods Drinks Reception Jazz Duo yesterday, and I’m impressed. In this clip, Barry Donohue and James Nash perform a medley that includes The Beatle’s “Blackbird”, Vulfpeck’s “Back Pocket”, and Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely”.
Vulfpeck: Tesla (Live at Red Rocks)
Vulfpeck dropped this video last week, from their 2018 Red Rocks concert. Joe Dart and the band groove hard on “Tesla”, with Louis Cole.
YYNOT: Chemical Burn (Live)
YYNOT has been hitting the road lately, and they’ve just shared a fantastic video from one of their recent shows. In this clip, the band performs “Chemical Burn” - a power trio instrumental that shows off Tim Starace’s gnarly tone.
Julia Hofer: Top 5 ABBA Bass Lines
Julia Hofer’s “Top 5 Bass Lines” videos are always a big hit around here. She’s just published a new one, focusing on the music of ABBA and the bass lines of Rutger Gunnarsson and Mike Watson.
Victor Wooten and Paul Peterson: Improvised Jam
A couple of days ago, Victor Wooten shared this video on Facebook saying, “This was a fun jam with the great Paul Peterson.” This is an impressive, completely improvised jam with some great commentary from Vic.
Charles Berthoud: When They Say You Have Too Many Strings
We love Charles Berthoud. And we love how he’s been responding to the typical comments people pushing the boundaries often get. Here’s his response to the age-old “you have too many strings on your bass” one. I’m convinced there’s nothing he can’t do.
Jaco Pastorius Quintet: “Three Views Of A Secret” Featuring Michael Brecker (Rare Live ’81)
Seventy years ago today, Jaco Pastorius was born. And today, thanks to Rick Suchow, we have something special to check out: A live recording of “Three Views Of A Secret”, featuring Michael Brecker, Peter Erskine, and others.
Zander Zon: Halo Theme
Zander Zon just released his latest video, and it’s as impressive as always. Using fretless and fretted basses, an E-Bow, pedals, and altered tunings, here’s his arrangement of the theme from “Halo”.











