From the U.S.: Tribal Tech performs Self-Defense, featuring Scott Henderson (guitar), Gary Willis (composer/bass), Dave Goldblatt (keyboards), and Joey Heredia (drums).

Bass solo (1:15) is incredible.

From the U.S.: The Dirk K Trio performs Footprints at The Strings Connection on February 27, 2011. Featuring Dirk K (guitar), Ric Fierabracci (bass) and Joey Heredia (drums).

From Russia: Series of 4 – On August 27-31, 2011, Dave Weckl (drums), George Whitty (keyboards) and Ric Fierabracci (bass) visited Vladivostok under the auspices of the Bi-lateral Presidential Commission launched by Presidents Obama-Medvedev. The two performances were supported by the US Consulate General in Vladivostok, Primorye Regional Philharmonic and club ‘Fabrika.’

From the U.S.: Etta James sings I’m So Sorry for You on THE!!!! BEAT. THE!!!! BEAT was a 1/2 hour syndicated Rhythm & Blues and Soul music TV show out of Nashville, Tennessee. It ran for one year (1966) and all the episodes were in color. THE!!!! BEAT was hosted by pioneering R&B disc jockey Bill “Hoss” Allen. Many of the songs were performed live in the studio with house band, The Beat Boys, led by the R&B legend, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown. Rest in Peace, Etta James.

From Germany: Series, 1 of 4 – Oregon performs An Open Door in 2006, featuring Ralph Towner (guitar, piano, synth), Paul McCandless, (soprano sax, oboe), Mark Walker (drums, percussion) and Glen Moore (double bass). *The 5th video in this series has not been posted – any assistance in finding it would be appreciated.

From Germany: Series, 2 of 4 – Oregon performs Redial in 2006.

From Germany: Series, 3 of 4 – Oregon performs 1000 Kilometers in 2006.

From Germany: Series, 4 of 4 – Oregon performs Doff in 2006.

From Germany: Series, 1 of 6 – John McLaughlin Trio – John McLaughlin (guitar), Kai Eckhardt (bass) and Trilok Gurtu (drums, percussion) – Stuttgart, 1989

From Germany: Series, 2 of 6 – John McLaughlin Trio