Bass Videos - Page 420
Antonio Restucci, Emilio Garcia & Marcelo Cordova: Evocacion
This Chilean trio features Antonio Restucci on acoustic guitar, Emilio Garcia on mandolin and Marcelo Cordova on electric bass. They’re performing the tune “Evocacion” live in a Chilean jazz club.
Victor L. Solo Tap Bass: A csitári hegyek alatt
This is the Hungarian folk song, “A csitári hegyek alatt”, adapted to bass guitar and performed by L?rincz Viktor, aka Victor L.
Guy Nsangue: Live Bass Solo with Jean-Luc Ponty
There seems to be something in the water in Cameroon that makes the country produce great bass players. This video features a live solo from Cameroonian bass player Guy Nsaunge, who plays with French virtuosic violinist Jean-Luc Ponty.
Buddy Hankerson: Funk Jam, 1984
Buddy Hankerson (of Steve Arrington’s Hall Of Fame) was a man ahead of his time. Check out this performance, filmed 26 years ago.
The Bad Plus: And Here We Test Our Powers Of Observation
Today’s featured video comes by recommendation from Ingrid Pastorius. The Bad Plus is a jazz trio including bassist Reid Anderson, drummer David King and pianist Ethan Iverson. Enjoy!
Ran Levi (aka Bassran): Bass Solo
Here’s Israeli bassist Ran Levi doing a cool bass solo on his 6-string Ken Smith bass. I like his phrasing a lot.
Christian McBride & Inside Straight: Stick & Move
Here’s a live performance by Christian McBride and his band, Inside Straight, performing at the Cotton Club in Tokyo in August 2009. This thing swings! Joining McBride are Tim Green on alto sax, Peter Martin on piano, Warren Wolf on vibes and Carl Allen on drums. The tune comes from the group’s Kind of Brown album (check out our past...
McCoy Tyner Band Featuring Avery Sharpe, Live
This McCoy Tyner band performance, shot during the mid 80’s at the Harvest Jazz Festival, features a great solo intro by bassist Avery Sharpe. Tyner follows up with an amazing solo of his own. The rest of the band includes Bobby Hutcherson, John Blake and Ronnie Burrage
Baba Elefante: Goodbye Pork Pie Hat Solo Fretless Bass
Here’s bassist Baba Elefante performing the Mingus classic “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” at the 2009 faculty concert at the National Guitar Workshop in LA. Elefante is joined by Blake Colie on drums.
Fabio Meridiani and Mr. Funk
This is a fun video from Fabio Meridiani, showcasing his rig and his funky bass playing.
Victor Wooten Introduction
Here’s a documentary video that’s been out a couple of years, and worth checking out. Bassist Victor Wooten talks about his musical life and origins and shows off some great skills (musical and physical – that hand stand is ridiculous!)
James Jamerson Isolated Bass Track: I Can’t Get Next to You
Here’s James Jamerson‘s isolated bass track from the Temptations’ “I Can’t Get Next to You”. This comes from the original Motown master tape. Be sure to check out our previous coverage of the isolated bass and drums for “Ain’t That Peculiar“. Thanks to Rick Suchow for this one!