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Stanley Clarke Remake: Hot Fun by Chiel

Stanley Clarke Remake: Hot Fun by Chiel

One of my favourite Stanley Clarke songs of the 70’s is called “Hot Fun” from the album. Here’s Dutch bassist “Chiel42” performing his own 2009 version.

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Alonso Arreola Solo Bass: Seis Letras

In this video Mexican bass player Alonso Arreola performs his original composition “Seis Letras” (Six Letters). Check out more from Arreola at his Myspace page and web site.

Meshell Ndegeocello with David Dyson: I’m Diggin’ You

Here’s a 1997 recording of Meshell Ndegeocello performing in a 1997 concert in Switzerland, backed by the funky bass lines of David Dyson.

Jacogrow’s Funk Groove: Fretless Bass Improv

Choi Dong-Ju, who goes by the screen name “jacogrow” posted this cool fretless bass jam, showcasing some of his great Gary Willis-inspired bass playing.

Eldar: Point of View

Here’s the young and talented Eldar Djangirov playing “Point of View”, a tune from his self-entitled 2005 release. The original tune features John Patitucci on bass and Todd Strait on drums. In this live video from 2006, Marco Panascia is playing the double bass. Check out our previous coverage of Eldar.

Aram Khachaturian’s “Ivan Sings” by Neftali Lopez

Here’s Mexican bass player Neftali Lopez doing a neat bass adaptation of Aram Khachaturian’s piece, originally written for piano, “Ivan Sings”. For more of Neftali Lopez check out his Myspace page.

Vienna Art Orchestra: L’art goes funk

This is the swinging Vienna Art Orchestra playing “L’art goes funk” featuring the two amazing Austrian bass players Georg Breinschmid on double bass and Robert Riegler on electric 6-string bass. Notice how the two bass players take turn playing the groove as the song changes. Very cool. For more information about the Vienna Art Orchestra visit their web site.

NAMM Bass Bash: Ray Riendeau, Damian Erskine, Evan Marien perform “Living for the City”

NAMM Bass Bash videos keep coming… Here’s a great one, featuring the bass trio of Ray Riendeau, Damian Erskine and Evan Marien, with drummer Martin Diamond, performing Stevie Wonder’s “Living for the City”.

Hindi Zahra & Richard Bona: Wait in Vain

Today’s video comes from ARTE TV’s “One Shot Not” program, with Hindi Zahra and Richard Bona performing Bob Marley’s “Wait In Vain”. See more on Arte TV’s web site

Wayne Pedzwater: BS&T Bass Solo

Here’s a rare clip of Wayne Pedzwater of the 1980-81 incarnation of Blood, Sweat and Tears, doing a jamming bass solo. Wayne passed away in March of 2005 after suffering a battle with gastric cancer, but his bass playing legacy lives on on many albums in many different genres. Check out Hartke’s Wayne Pedzwater tribute site

Jean Bisello: Bach Prelude II

Some may remember Jeff Berlin doing this song as a bass/piano duet on his album “Pump it!”. In this video renowned French bass player Jean Bisello plays both parts on his bass (with a short introduction for those of you who speak French).

Jo Sallins: Salsa Tap

Jo Sallins refers to himself as “The Most Famous Unknown Musician in the World”. I don’t know if that’s true (actually, I don’t even know how that works…) but I do feel like he’s someone more people should know about. Sallins is a self-taught bassist and pianist and he has several albums out – one of which is a free...