Performance

BASS DAY 1998

	Michael Manring kicks things off with a set of fascinating solo pieces on four different instruments in various tunings, including one piece where he plays all four basses at the same time! Andy Gonzalez leads a group of top Latin musicians in a scorching set of contemporary and traditional Afro Cuban music. Bobby Rodriguez, one of the most influential bassists in the history of Latin music, joins Andy, and is presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Francis Rocco Prestia, accompanied by members of Tower of Power, including David Garibaldi, performs a burning set of their funk classics. He also talks about creating a groove, his early days with TOP and much more. Victor Wooten performs with a trio and presents a set of amazing music that stretches from serious funk to beautiful ballads, with plenty of stops in between. Featured is a classic solo in which Victor pulls out all the stops. Also includes a lesson on bass technique, an award presentation to bass legend Milt Hinton, and an amazing jam featuring the entire lineup, plus John Patitucci and Oteil Burbridge! Special DVD feature: photo gallery available using the web link function. 105 minutes.

BASS DAY 97: FEATURING BILLY SHEEHAN  VH0378

	On this video, pioneering virtuoso Billy Sheehan wraps three solo performances around a highly entertaining Q & A session. Among theaudience-selected topics are: tapping, neck bending, scalloped frets, dual-outpost basses, 4-finger plucking, covering several parts at once, string gauges, 'playing' the pickups, distortion, compression, and much more. VHS Video.

Bass Day 97: FEATURING DAVE POMEROY  VH0377

	Dave Pomeroy, who has appeared on over 250 albums, 50 Top 10 singles,and five Grammy-winning recordings, takes viewers inside Nashville demo and mastering sessions, while covering number charts, part development, and studio gear. Also featured are three live performances utilizing the 5-string, 4-string, fretless, and electric upright basses. VHS VIdeo.

BASS DAY 97: FEATURING JOHN PATITUCCI  VH0380

	John Patitucci, artistic director of the Bass Collective in New York City, and the bassist on numerous jazz, pop, and classical records, along with his seven solo albums, performs 'Giant Steps' and five originals using both acoustic bass and a six-string electric. Ina n exclusive clinic, he addresses soloing, scale studies , acoustic thumb positioning, the New York music scene, and composing.

BASS DAY 97: FEATURING OTEIL BURBRIDGE  VH0379

	On this video, Oteil Burbridge of the Allman Brothers band and the Aquarium Rescue Unit unleashes six jaw-dropping performances and discusses his various basses; his right-hand, left-hand, and two-handed tapping techniques; and, most extensively, his amazing chordal approach.

Bass Day 97: Featuring Rufus Reid & Michael Moore  VH0381

	These brilliant bassists are considered two of the finest upright players in the world. On this video, they showcase their talents on eight mesmerizing duets that fully display their soloing and comping abilities, both with the bow and pizzicato. Also includes an insightful Q&A session. VHS VIdeo.

BASS DAY 97: HIGHLIGHTS  VH0376

	BASS DAY 97: HIGHLIGHTS contains performances, instructional material, and post-clinic comments from all six Bass Day clinicians, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at ten incredible hours the bass world will never forget. As an added bonus, this VHS video contains exclusive footage of Tony Levin playing the Chapman Stick.

DAVE HOLLAND QUINTET - VORTEX  HL 00320110

	This VHS Video concert features the Dave Holland Quintet at the peak of musical maturity. The performances merge passion and logic, spontaneity and group interplay, and sparkling clarity. Features 'Vortex', 'Homecoming', and 'Wiguts Waits for Weights'. 62 min.

Day the Bass Players Tood Over the World  VH0537

	This amazing concert video features Dave Pomeroy and The All-Bass Orchestra, with special guests Victor Wooten (The Flecktones) and friends. Filmed live in Nashville, this 1 hour VHS video contains some of the most exciting bass performances ever captured - any preconceptions you have about the limitations of this "simple" instrument will be shattered forever!

MICHAEL MANRING - PERFORMANCE STUDY  HL 00324041

	On Michael's recent CD Thonk, he played four solo pieces that use some unorthodox techniques. In this VHS video, he describes each of the techniques involved and demonstrates his approach to performing this music. Topics include: using altered tunings; the capabilities of the Hyperbass; applying the slap technique to a fretless bass; use of the Ebow and playing with two Ebows simultaneously; changing tunings while playing; composing with multiple tunings; and playing with several instruments simultaneously. The accompanying booklet includes easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the video.

Ron Carter & Art Farmer: Live at Sweet Basil   HL 00320087

	Four of the world's most respected musicians, together for the first time in a night of scintillating jazz. Recorded live in 1990, they perform a classic My Funny Valentine and original works created especially for this event. Contains rare rehearsal sessions and illuminating interviews. Digitally recorded and mastered. 60 minute VHS Video.