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Eyal Amir: Latin Dream

Eyal Amir: Latin Dream

You know when you stumble upon a random video, and you were really glad you did? This is one of those videos. The tune is “Latin Dream”, which bridges so many styles and rhythms at once it makes it hard to classify it as anything other than awesome. Bassist Jonathan Levy switches effortlessly between unison lines and holding down the...

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Earth, Wind and Fire: “That’s the Way of the World”, Live (1981)

Earth, Wind and Fire: “That’s the Way of the World”, Live (1981)

Of all the great EWF songs out there, “That’s the Way of the World” might be my favorite. Here’s the band performing that tune live at a 1981 concert in Oakland, and they are in top shape. Of course, the legendary Verdine White is helping to lay down the “almighty groove.” As one commenter reacted, “Verdine on bass. It just...

Damian Erskine, Federico Malaman and Dane Alderson NAMM Jam

Damian Erskine, Federico Malaman and Dane Alderson NAMM Jam

Once again, we have proof that all you really need is bass. (Well, maybe with a little help from Andrew Fisenden, who is doing some nifty percussion work.) Here’s Damian Erskine, Federico Malaman and Dane Alderson performing at the TecAmp booth at NAMM last month. As we like to say, “the only thing better than one bass is three…” (or...

Or Lubianiker: Interactive Bass Licks Video Lesson

Or Lubianiker: Interactive Bass Licks Video Lesson

Or Lubianiker (aka “Rule of Thump”) is on to something cool in the world of bass lessons. He’s posted his first experiment with interactive bass lessons on YouTube in which he plays simple licks in E minor and you choose how to mix and match them to create your own licks. Or provides links to each little lick and breaks...

Steve Vai with Billy Sheehan: “The Crying Machine”, Live

Steve Vai with Billy Sheehan: “The Crying Machine”, Live

Billy Sheehan is usually known for blazing riffs and absolutely ripping solos, but the man knows how to really get down, too. Sheehan presented Steve Vai with the Les Paul Award at this year’s TEC Awards, and afterwords they jammed out the guitarist’s tune “The Crying Machine.” Sheehan lays down a funky groove that just won’t quit. As much of...

Aaron Gibson: “I Will Take You Home” (All-Bass Grateful Dead Cover)

Aaron Gibson: “I Will Take You Home” (All-Bass Grateful Dead Cover)

Aaron Gibson shared this touching video of his solo bass arrangement of the Grateful Dead’s “I Will Take You Home.” Aaron said, “For Daughters and Dads and in memory of Brent Mydland”. Mydland, of course, was the Dead’s keyboardist until his death in 1990. He cowrote this song with John Perry Barlow as a lullaby for his two daughters. Gibson...

Evan Brewer: Jimi Hendrix Bass Medley

Evan Brewer: Jimi Hendrix Bass Medley

Jimi Hendrix’s virtuosic playing inspired millions of musicians, not just guitarists. Evan Brewer sent us this great medley of Hendrix tunes arranged for solo bass with his own twist. Evan starts with a filter-laden “Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)” before kicking into a riff from “Hey Joe”, then into a nice tapping version of “Little Wing” and wrapping up with “Fire”.

Michel Petrucciani, Featuring Anthony Jackson: Take the A Train

Michel Petrucciani, Featuring Anthony Jackson: Take the A Train

It seems like my Facebook friends always post cool videos of the Ellington tune “Take The A Train.” This time Kozue Kuriyama shared an awesome clip of pianist Michel Petrucciani’s arrangement, which gets its healthy low-end from 6-string bass legend Anthony Jackson. Jackson gives it his all during his solo, which starts at the 3:30 mark. Starting with some hypnotic...

Weather Report: Elegant People, Live (1976)

Weather Report: Elegant People, Live (1976)

Recorded live on July 8, 1976 at the Montreux Casino in Switzerland, and shortly after bassist Jaco Pastorius joined the group, here’s Weather Report performing “Elegant People.” The tune, written by Wayne Shorter, appeared on Black Market and was recorded with bassist Alphonso Johnson. The line up also includes Weather Report co-founder Joe Zawinul on keys, Alex Acuna on drums,...

Bobo Stenson Trio with Anders Jormin: “Olivia”

Bobo Stenson Trio with Anders Jormin: “Olivia”

Pianist Bobo Stenson had the idea for a concert “in the middle of the spruce, Chainsaws and cranes cleared”, in the woods of Risveden. Bassist Anders Jormin and drummer Jon Fält joined Stenson for this unique performance. I love the interplay between the musicians on this one. Thanks to Russ Sargeant, who shared this video.

Kiyoshi Kitagawa Trio: “I Mean You”, Live

Kiyoshi Kitagawa Trio: “I Mean You”, Live

Why do Sunday afternoons always seem so perfect for these types of videos? This is Kiyoshi Kitagawa with his trio, including Kenny Barron on piano and Brian Blade on drums, and all three take incredible solos. The recording took place at Tsutenkaku in 2006. Does it get any better?

Jamiroquai: “Too Young To Die,” Live in London with Stuart Zender (1994)

Jamiroquai: “Too Young To Die,” Live in London with Stuart Zender (1994)

I always get down with Jamiroquai, and it’s probably because of the perfect “in-the-pocket” bass work. This an early clip of the band from 1994 and features groove monster Stuart Zender on bass, ripping up “Too Young To Die” from the group’s 1993 album Emergency on Planet Earth. Get ready to groove!