Bass Videos - Page 475
Grzegorz Kosi?ski: Mozart’s Turkish March
I’ve seen a few renditions of Mozart’s Turkish March done on bass, but this one is my favourite so far. It is performed by Grzegorz Kosi?ski on his Spector 5-string. This must be very tiring on his right arm to play though as he (for the most part of the song) only uses one finger on his right hand!
Percy Jones 5 Live
Here’s Percy Jones and his band, live in Shibuya, Tokyo in 1999. Not the best video or audio quality, but worth watching the fretless master do his thing.
Pat Metheny & Charlie Haden Live: Farmer’s Trust
Here’s a nice performance for a Sunday morning (or whenever you happen to be watching), featuring bassist Charlie Haden and guitarist Pat Metheny performing Metheny’s “Farmer’s Trust”, live in Vitoria in 2009.
Ney Conceição: Resposta
Check out the nice Brazilian groove on this video featuring Ney Conceição on the bass. The tune is called “Reposta”.
Michael Manring: Inside Look at “Sacred Love” Session
Here’s a great inside look at a recording session with Michael Manring, for Shambhu’s Sacred Love album. Manring demonstrates his EBow as well. For more on the release, visit ShambhuMusic.com.
Blood Sweat & Tears: Gimme That Wine, Live (1993)
Here’s Blood Sweat & Tears, with Gary Foote on bass, performing live at the North Sea Jazz Festival on July 11, 1993. Foote solos, along with guitarist Larry DeBari and trumpeter Jerry Sokolov.
Larry Grenadier: Live Bass Solo, with Metheny/Mehldau
Here’s bassist Larry Grenadier taking a great upright bass solo with Metheny/Mehldau Quartet.
Don Schiff: Riding Off The Rails on Half Fretless NS/Stick
Here’s an interesting video with an even more interesting instrument… Don Schiff takes the Half Fretless NS/Stick for a spin:
Markus Strasser: “Touch Me” Bass Solo, Dedicated to Victor Wooten
Check out this creatively edited video of Markus Strasser playing a short bass solo dedicated to Victor Wooten.
Edo Castro: “Remembering” Solo Bass Loop
The following video features Edo Castro taking the song “Remembering” by Johnse Holt, and arranging and performing it as a solo bass loop tune.
Jeff Beck Tour: Rhonda Smith Live Bass Solo/People Get Ready
Here’s a great look at the new Jeff Beck band line-up with Rhonda Smith. This performance was filmed at the Tokyo International Hall in Tokyo on April 13, 2010. Narada Michael Walden is on drums and Jason Rebello is on keys.
Slipknot Releases Video Tribute to Paul Gray
Following the passing of Slipknot bassist Paul Gray, the band has created a tribute video commemorating their band mate. The video is mostly interview clips of Gray speaking about a wide range of topics including childhood, Des Moines and the band itself, giving fans a better glimpse into the bassist’s life.

