Bass Videos - Page 194
Sly & Robbie with Mykal Rose: This Morning
The legendary reggae rhythm section of Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare teamed up with Roots Radics for the album “The Final Battle.” Shakespeare’s simple yet perfect groove adds motion to the track, “This Morning.”
Sanborn Sessions – Session 3: Inconsolable
Since David Sanborn’s “Sanborn Sessions” debuted, I’m always looking forward to a new episode. In session #3, the band was joined by Jonatha Brooke and Charlie Hunter to perform Brooke’s song, “Inconsolable.” Ben Williams once again is on bass.
Level 42: 43
Level 42 celebrated their 30th anniversary back in 2010 with a world tour. In this clip from London’s Indigo2, slap monster Mark King leads the group on “43” with an active bass line before switching to fingers for the middle section.
The Story Behind David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” Bass Line
Brandon Shaw sent us this video, and it’s a cool look into the creation of a great bass line by Carmine Rojas. The clip details the evolution of David Bowie’s hit “Let’s Dance” as it morphed from a folksy guitar number to the monster groove it became.
Martin Miller Session Band: Purple Rain
The Martin Miller Session Band is back with another cover. This time around, the group performs their take on Prince’s “Purple Rain.” Benni Jud pulls double duty on this one, handling the bass and lead vocals.
Katharine McPhee: It’s Not Right
Often we think of Rhonda Smith for her work with his royal badness Prince and jazz/rock pioneer Jeff Beck, but she’s worked with tons of artists. Recently she shared this clip of herself performing with pop singer Katherine McPhee.
Zander Zon: I Can’t Make You Love Me
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Zander Zon grabbed his fretless and put together an amazing arrangement of Bonnie Raitt hit, “I Can’t Make You Love Me.”
Drew De Four with Miki Santamaria: In The Blood (Live)
Miki Santamaria just shared this video from a 2015 recording session for Drew De Four’s Decade album. The tune is fantastic, the band is fantastic, and it is all made even better with an epic solo by Miki.
Les Claypool, Mike Gordon, Phil Lesh, and More: D’s Diner, Live at The Jammys
Relix just published this video from a 2006 show at The Jammys, and it is our kind of video. In this clip, Les Claypool, Mike Gordon, and Phil Lesh team up for this performance of “D’s Diner.”
Pat Metheny Group: Last Train Home (Live, 1991)
This morning I awoke to the news that Lyle Mays has passed. Here’s a clip from a 1991 concert featuring Lyle and the Pat Metheny Group performing “Last Train Home.” The lineup includes Steve Rodby on bass.
Adam Ben Ezra: Mamaja
Adam Ben Ezra is back with a brand-new video, which is another preview for his upcoming album, “Hide And Seek.” Recorded live at Little Big Beat Studios, Adam once again creates a wall of sound with his bass, effects, vocals, and more.
Scary Goldings: Take My Jet
I am really digging on Scary Goldings lately, and I’m anxiously awaiting the arrival of their album, “The Ego Trap.” In this clip, the band is joined by Robben Ford and once again backed by the groovy bass lines of Joe Ayoub.











