Bass Videos - Page 219

I’m always impressed with Stuart Clayton’s “Giants of Bass” video series. The companion to his books by the same name, Stuart breaks down the styles of various bassists with an original piece. Check out his piece, “A Portrait of Jaco”

What A Day is gearing up to release their first album. The bass and vocal duo of Leah Gracie and Jonathan Joly made the announcement by releasing a new cover of the classic Velvet Underground track “Femme Fatale.” As always, it’s spot on.

Kevin sent me this video and was quite excited about Robert “Bubby” Lewis’s playing in this live performance on the Roland Stage at the Winter NAMM 2019 show. After watching it, I completely agree.

The Metallica Project at Berklee is a project I’ve been checking out lately, thanks to their interesting arrangements of Metallica tunes. In this clip, the Berklee Global Jazz Ensemble performs their version of “I Disappear,” which features double bassist Grzegorz Wlodarczyk.

Drummer Robert Hau sent us this video of the bass and drums duo known as Purejoypeople, with bassist/vocalist Pure Joy. In this clip, they perform a cover of “Pursuit Of Happiness” by Kid Cudi.

Vladimir Samardzic sent us this cool video of his solo bass arrangement of Bill Lee’s tune “Mo’ Better Blues,” from the Spike Lee movie of the same name. Vladimir changes things up throughout the tune with some great use of effects.

Tal Wilkenfeld visited the Paste Studio NYC studio this week for a live set in support of her upcoming album, “Love Remains,” which drops on March 15th. The group performed three tunes during the session.

Bassist Sean Hurley shared this video, saying it’s one of his favorite tunes by guitarist Andrew Synowiec. It’s easy to see why. “Already Taken” is a syrupy ballad with gorgeous melodies and solos. Hurley supports the song with a buttery tone and the perfect feel.

Last August, Mac Miller visited NPR’s Tiny Desk set, one month before his passing. The three-song set featured one of Mac’s frequent collaborators, Thundercat, on bass. Bassist Joe Cleveland also played on the set.

Oz Noy has a new album coming out called “Booga Looga Loo” on March 15th. Check out this clip of “Chocolate Souffle” with John Patitucci holding down a solid shuffle with drummer Vinnie Colaiuta. Patitucci also throws down on an epic solo at the 3:48 mark.

On this day in 1948, the great Chris Squire was born. We’re celebrating his birthday today with this live performance by Yes in 2004 at the Lugano music festival. The band performs “Long Distance Runaround” before the spotlight goes to Chris on “The Fish.”

I’m not sure how this band never hit my radar, but thanks to the mighty Youtube, it was a “better-late-than-never” moment. In this video, the band Fanny – featuring Jean Millington on bass, along with her sister June on guitar – perform “Ain’t That Peculiar.”