Bass Videos

Watch Jaco Pastorius Push the Limits in Weather Report’s 1978 Rockpalast Concert

This full 1978 concert from Weather Report features Jaco Pastorius on bass, with Joe Zawinul, Wayne Shorter, and Peter Erskine in top form.

Robert DeLeo’s Bass Tone and Pocket Drive Stone Temple Pilots’ Full 2010 Chicago Set in “Alive in the Windy City”

Watch Robert DeLeo in top form as Stone Temple Pilots’ Alive in the Windy City concert from 2010 resurfaces, capturing his melodic and punchy style.

Watch Larry Grenadier Navigate Space and Groove on Upright Bass in Gilad Hekselman’s “Scoville” Video

Upright bassist Larry Grenadier anchors the trio performance of “Scoville,” trading space and feel with Gilad Hekselman and drummer Marcus Gilmore.

Watch Joe Dart Groove on His Signature Music Man Bass in The Fearless Flyers’ New “Anaheim” Video

The Fearless Flyers drop a new video for “Anaheim,” with Joe Dart holding it down on his signature Music Man bass from their album Fearless Flyers V

Ryan Stasik Channels Chris Squire with F Bass 5-String in Umphrey’s McGee’s “Roundabout” Revival at UMBowl X

Ryan Stasik leads a powerful performance of Yes’s “Roundabout” at UMBowl X with Umphrey’s McGee, using his F Bass and Jad Freer Sisma rig.

‘Three Worlds’: Nathan East Leads the Funk with His Signature Yamaha and Laney Rig

Nathan East anchors a live funk session with his signature Yamaha bass and Laney amp, joined by Erick Walls and John Paris for the jam titled “Three Worlds.”

Robert Trujillo’s Metallic Gold Warwick Delivers the Low-End Firepower on “Battery” in Toronto – April 26, 2025

Robert Trujillo brings the low-end firepower to Metallica’s Toronto show with a crushing performance of “Battery” on his metallic gold Warwick.

Inside the Process: Gwizdala, Smith, and Valera Rework Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” in a Live Jazz Fusion Session

Watch Janek Gwizdala, Steve Smith, and Manuel Valera build a jazz fusion version of Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” in a creative live writing session.

Leland Sklar’s Birthday Is the Perfect Reason to Rewatch This 1990 Live Cut of “Inside Out” with Phil Collins

Leland Sklar turned a year older yesterday. We’re marking the occasion with his stellar 1990 performance on Phil Collins’ live version of “Inside Out.”

Will Lee and Steve Gadd Reunite for Simon Oslender’s “All That Matters” in a Soulful Studio Performance

Will Lee lays it down on his Sadowsky 5 string alongside Steve Gadd and Simon Oslender in this tight live performance of “All That Matters.”

Watch Paul Jackson Front The Headhunters on The Midnight Special in a Rare Live Take of “God Made Me Funky”

The Headhunters perform “God Made Me Funky” live on The Midnight Special, with Paul Jackson delivering the groove and vocals in a standout throwback clip