TAL WILKENFELD INTERVIEW - JANUARY 2020

[@anish3183]

What a genius talent Tal is! Condolences to her for Jeff's passing. Instrumental geniuses working together like magic.

[@ALEXONLIFE]

Actually Jeff wasn't much of a genius at all. Quite the opposite. He killed himself. You don't sound much of a genius either. Or actually, you are a genius on the level of Jeff Beck. How about that? You will be seeing Jeff soon.

[@Thebilliardman]

Yes she's something very special!!!

[@blxtothis]

Hats off to this amazing musician, been a fan since her early appearances with my hero Jeff Beck.

[@jimvandemoter6961]

Whenever I see concert footage of her she's almost always smiling. She's obviously having fun. That tells me a lot about her heart and soul. you have to love Tal.

[@asfsfafafafafaf3382]

bladibla

[@boataxe4605]

And she has a great “Stank face” when she’s really digging in!

[@ALEXONLIFE]

Its too bad you don't realize that she thinks of you as a subhuman. I might agree with her.

[@jimvandemoter6961]

@@ALEXONLIFE Wow, you must omnipotent, god like even. How could possibly know what she would think of me? In fact you don't know me and I don't know you. I can only conclude you must be God (or think of yourself as God.)😄

[@vomitingconfetti7187]

​@@jimvandemoter6961He's a fucking troll.

[@d23bw]

Articulate verbally and musically. All of the gifts without rampant ego. Amazing talent.

[@AlanTaylorCRSmusicproduction]

Awesome talent who's played with countless legends. Def has a mid pacific accent after living in the US for so long. Her playing with the late Jeff Beck at Ronnie Scotts is sublime. RIP Jeff.

[@fifermcgee5971]

She is Australian so there is a slight hint of the Aussie accent. Her English has been Americanized.

[@toggler6985]

@@fifermcgee5971 The girl from Bondi… my hometown! Still has the Aussie accent!

[@fifermcgee5971]

@@toggler6985 She is a lovely girl. Thanks for the info,, once an Aussie always a Aussie.

[@peteraddison4371]

@@toggler6985 ... Yeow, a bit curly with her r'z, like her beautiful hair, but the Strine still shines through & true. Her playing bass is sumwot comperable to the late n Gr8 prodigyes Jacko P'story-ass ...

[@ALEXONLIFE]

@@toggler6985 She is actually an Israeli Khazar. Look it up.

[@bluesguy47]

I've always enjoyed watching her play for how effortless she made it look. She has such a soft touch playing, even when she's digging in.

[@gj8683]

She's one of those people who is like a beam of light that just shines on the possibilities and doesn't see obstacles and just keeps going and getting there. And of course it takes loads of work, too.

[@asfsfafafafafaf3382]

Grow up!

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

Another ass fart comment from asdf blah blah blah

[@mackydog99]

Watching this young lady playing with Jeff Beck at the 2007 crossroads was so unbelievably enjoyable for me. She is so talented. RIP Jeff.

[@randythompson2681]

The talent, the vocals, the playing experience, songs she has written, her attractiveness, future music, and being so well spoken is the total package. I wish her the best future. A wonderful spirit

[@TheChaNar]

Very well spoken, coherent, intelligent, expressive and introspective...all of this as part of the package of this very talented woman and musician. Refreshingly inspiring.

[@barryjones690]

walkengield

[@ALEXONLIFE]

Yes, Khazarians have high intelligence but they do use it for evil.

[@frankdavis1234]

She’s a great musician. Hats off to her.

[@GrayWolf3334]

She is SOOO Talented she set the bar for bassist thanks for all your awesome music 🎵🎶🎸👍

[@stevewilcock4767]

Tal's playing is epic. A consummate musician with a great future. Cheers Tal. Blessings.

[@redlabel69]

Beatiful lady. Beatiful soul. Beautiful music. Also... adorable, happy, content, and sorted-out (that's rare in the world of celebrity).

[@mtbass3413]

Tal Wilkenfeld is so captivating. I like the joy that comes through in her playing and this interview. She’s definitely one of my heros.

[@asfsfafafafafaf3382]

How old are you?

[@maryellendavis8114]

BECAUSE YOU ARE GREAT!!!!

[@4321djembe]

an humble journalist and simple and clear responses sounding awesome thank you both

[@arnebey]

I so loved and so relate to Tal describing her experiences with the "greats" as "musical conversations" from which she picks up their vibe and digests only what resonates or inspires. And now, relatively young and brilliant Tal is going through the loss of her first world-famous "champion", the one who literally believed in and introduced Tal to the world and opened the door to playing to larger audiences and limitless musical possibilities. In Tal's Facebook post about Jeff, she described him literally as a father to her. Perhaps, more of the leading artists can now be inspired to follow in Jeff's footsteps, lending a helping hand, ntroducing the world to the next generation of genius's they run across. Jeff was so, so generous that way.

[@Astro_touches_children]

All you say is true, but she definitely belongs in such company.

[@dominiccrimmings6925]

Well, it wasn't Jeff who opened a lot of doors or introduced her to the wider audience, it was Derek Trucks along with Vinnie Coliuta. But yeah, she's a great talent though I'm not really into the style of bass she plays - it's very mid-tempo and doesn't really carry enough energy for me.

[@arnebey]

@@dominiccrimmings6925 Hmmm. Apparently, the official backstory is that Herbie Hancock was about to launch his tour in Australia and his bass player could not make it at the last moment. Somehow, Tal was suggested and as I recall a recording of her work was sent to Herbie and as they say the rest is history.

[@jeffdawson2786]

“What you learn can’t be said in words.” Picking up instincts, vernacular, etc. Music is language. She’s for real, all right, and when you watch her play with anybody, she’s full of joy.

[@scottvelardo700]

Yep. Tal gave the most honest and accurate answer to that question (which has been posed many ways) that I’ve ever heard.

[@tomlewitt]

An excellent and coherent flow of great questions; well done Greg.

[@michaelpaduch2917]

I wanted to say the same: very competent interviewer.

[@scottsalter6400]

I love her original compositions and everything else

[@barryf5479]

A class act at its best. Saw Tal first with Jeff at Eric's early Guitar Festival (video, not in person). Truly amazed at the ability to go with the music unplanned and let it flow. Beautiful playing and quite eloquent.

[@david8157]

People like Tal bring their genius into this world with them; it's in their soul.

[@dirknewton9103]

Displays a lot of wisdom that's so pertinent to having a meaningful musical dialogue. Im a 63 year old rock musician and she gifted me some knowledge maybe I forgot to remember.

[@DonaldGerbino]

I'm a 54 year old rock drummer and I love to improvise, unfortunately most "ROCK" musicians refuse to try to improvise or maybe they just can't, and they won't admit it , and they are happy to play the same crap every other band plays ,how boring ?

[@jirusjirus9322]

Yea many drummers have been bored to death, the running gag that drummers get wasted and explode is from playing the same crap over and over like blues and the singers and guitar players get all the glory and attention. I love to jam with different drummers and improvise hard rock/metal with vocals. I'm a 65 yr old freak. Tal is primo

[@philmanson2991]

You are a singular talent, Tal! Your singing matches your bass and guitar prowess! Can't wait for the return of touring. Peace!

[@jsanch4892]

Such a talented musician and singer. I’m so in love with Tal.

[@marythomas5358]

This soul has genius! Absolutely unique!

[@GregoryWalls]

I can't believe this amazing talent is also so beautiful ! Wow!

[@AndyKaufman3000]

saw her play with Jeff Beck. She's a badass :)

[@billyz5088]

Saw her with Beck - Colaiuta - Rebello in spring of 2009 - about same time they did the R&R HOF gig where Jimmy Page played with them - she is an amazing musician and you pretty much have to be to get on a stage with Jeff Beck !

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

Yes she was at Her Best playing with Beck & Vinnie !!!! : )

[@MrSacman88]

I hope the concert levels were correct. The Live recordings pushed Jeff's guitar too loud. - Bad mix IMO. Her playing is amazing.

[@ALEXONLIFE]

@@billyz5088 Not really, you have been fooled. Jeff Beck does not make any of these political decisions. She/he is very well connected due to her race. The whole thing is a deception. Her answers regarding her past were very vague, if you did not notice.

[@steiffcollector4185]

An incredible natural talent, a musicians musician and although Tal will hate me writing this, she's also beautiful!

[@tonyvincent9753]

Her talent is immense. I’m still amazed at how she climbed so fast in a genre of music that seems so closed. Overnight sensations are common in rock and pop, but in jazz, the Chick Corea’s and Herbie Hancock’s always seemed so much less accessible to young people and far more intimidating. She must have known, intuitively, that her skillset was on par with theirs. That’s very rare with someone so young.

[@carlodave9]

Being young AND very skilled AND female AND very attractive helps with the ‘overnight’ thing.

[@DEPARTMENTOFREDUNDANCYDEPT]

She is a very special young woman, talented, intelligent, charming, and very savvy for her young age. Her story is unique because her progress in her music career has been so rapid, in part because she managed to connect with influential artists and people in the music business who were impressed with her potential and talent. Jeff Beck generously has boosted the careers of many young musicians, and Tal is a prime example of how performing with icons like Jeff Beck and Chick Corea not only allows one to learn from masters and polish their skills but also to get the exposure which will open doors and provide new opportunities. I can only imagine how hard the recent passing of Jeff Beck has been upon her, and I am sure she will always treasure the time she spent performing with him. She is standing entirely on her own two feet now, writing and performing her own music, and I expect to see and hear much more from her in the coming years. Her success is very uplifting to witness.

[@kentbeery4941]

Saw her with Jeff Beck at Clapton's Crossroads festival...... The Absolute most Talented Beautiful Soul on the Planet...... Truth

[@albertgoller4064]

What an impressive woman, not only from a musician's point of view but the personality is what you only find in exceptional people. The way she answers some of the questions by thinking first, reflecting, and correcting as well is very rare. Keep that as long as you can.

[@robertthompson6302]

I really admire that she slowed things down, took her time and was in charge of the music and finances for her second album. Love that she is a creative person who is tapped in and has a dream that she is building. Good Luck Tal.

[@machia0705]

Listen to her with Jeff Beck at Ronnie Scott’s. Incredible talent.

[@AM-we8hj]

That's where I discovered her, in that 2min-smth solo in "Cause We've Ended As Lovers". I remember I was in a mcDonald's queue in Nancy, France 2009, when and where I was studying music. She changed uplifted my whole conception of what a bassist can do and share with a guitar player.

[@pearlexport32]

I just watched it and it was a fabulous performance! She looked so young. I also noticed Jimmy Page in the crowd watching the show.

[@alansenzaki4148]

She reminded me of the late acoustic bass player Scott Lafaro.

[@machia0705]

Pearlexport32 Robert Plant you mean?

[@pearlexport32]

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[@melthoidserendipity1332]

Been playing for a few months and her first professional gig is with the Allmans...WTF???? And here is me strumming away for 30 years and still can't master Smoke on the water...there is no justice...just pure genius. I'm so sorry 2020 sucked as much as it did because of covid. Hopefully 2021 will rock for her and reward her with the popularity and worldwide recognition she deserves. I feel humbled that I just get to watch her play and thank you to Jeff Beck for choosing her as that's how i found her. Really enjoyed the interview. Thanks for posting

[@bernhardnizynski4403]

I feel the same way - I've been playing since the early 1960s, and she just seemed to pick up a guitar and then play with all the most amazing musicians - and she is so articulate and good looking!

[@toravnerflyr6911]

It's quite unusual for anyone to start playing with major acts at 16. Is she good? yes, however there are bass players on youtube that could smoke her any day of the week that simply don't have the opportunity or social network to propel them.

[@ronthompson5372]

Love how you play Tal Wilkenfeld Amazingly Beautiful Vibes!

[@jimmyc5498]

Super talent, great original material, can’t wait to hear more from her

[@livealoha50f]

What a bonus that she’s articulate and practical.

[@asharmstrong6730]

I'd been aware of her bass playing for a few years and how damned great she is, but I listened to her Love Remains album for the first time this week, and was absolutely blown away by her singing and writing as well. Wonderful.

[@djross95]

She makes my knees weak just looking at her, and then she starts playing. Amazing woman...

[@ALEXONLIFE]

Is she possibly a lesbian? It would not be surprising.

[@Dakhaos-ou812]

@@ALEXONLIFE Who cares? Seems to me like the friend we all love to have.

[@jonylawson73]

Perv

[@jmearley4872]

Brilliant conversation, I enjoy her choice of vocabulary, descriptive of her depth and intelligence.

[@Paula-ec3hv]

I love your bass playing and I really like your overalls.

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

She was at the best in everyway playing with Jeff Beck & Vinnie !!! : )

[@gerriepieters9033]

Watch her gig with Herbie hancock

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

@@gerriepieters9033 Yes she's great with Herbie !!

[@Yahoomediaclub]

Love your talent Tal ...Awesome...keep writing and writing

[@billdehey1300]

You definitely have the MOJO. Thanks so much for sharing your songs.

[@travisfoster8193]

Beautiful person! Beautiful Musician!.....total package!

[@francispaulmarottikal1839]

Yes I too know her because of Jeff Beck but she is more than just a pretty Bass guitarist. She is having her feet firm on the ground and she is well Deciplined and a good human being. God bless🙏

[@scottmollan8904]

she is an amazing, and i mean amazing, bass player. by ANY standard. Go Tal...

[@StephenS-2024]

That hair....love it. Oh yeah, and her playing.....incredible.

[@steveedward7572]

She is so laid back. She transforms into a different creature with a bass in hand.

[@OneCupOfCoffee204]

What a band with Tal, Vinny, and Jeff. I would go out of my way to see them.

[@michaelpaduch2917]

Me, too. ❤

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

And don’t forget Jason, he added to the mix.

[@paulkeeling6442]

You'd have to pop Your clogs and wait for Tal to catch up....😂couldn't help myself

[@swapanbiswasmusic]

Musical Talent is GOD Gifted...proud of you....

[@Reapwhatsown]

What a wonderful spirit and mind, I actually never knew. She's very intelligent. Then I realized all touring she spoke of has been canceled. Shame. She's amazing.

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

So many comments about waiting/wanting to see Jeff, dreams that will never come true. R.I.P., Mr. Beck. A GOAT has left us mortals. 😢🇨🇦

[@rherrera921]

Tal I really like your sound.Keep it up You are a great inspiration for us blessings and all the luck.Happy 2023.

[@alanfurlong-drummer4419]

What a truly spiritually gifted and insightful wise musician.

[@stevemeloccaro891]

was listening to return to forever 50 yrs ago, would have enjoyed seeing her play with them.

[@ThatOneDude88]

Magnificent musicianship. Incredible creativity and the chops to prove it. The fact she is drop dead gorgeous is just a bonus.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Her being gorgeous, is likely how she got where she now is!

[@aintmanyofusleft]

watched her play as a young girl, never recognized how beatiful she is or her demeanor and Intellect, very smart and poingnant young woman.

[@TheGuitarMan71]

Imagine being this young and Jeff Beck hires you. Mind blown

[@ALEXONLIFE]

The handlers of Jeff Beck hired all the lesbians. Look into it.

[@kitano0]

@@ALEXONLIFE Jeez man, issues much?

[@ALEXONLIFE]

@@kitano0 No issues, just able to see the Truth; REALITY. Educate yourself.

[@Aldocello1]

So Mr. Alex you seem to speak as if you know music, I’m sure there throughout history which any of us with commonsense know a lot of musicians/performers/singers are homosexual be a lesbian or gay man, having said that, I’m sure there are many and lesbian bass players that would’ve love to play with Jeff Beck which I in fact did watch that performance, which I can say confidently this woman is a bad ass on the base they could’ve gotten any lesbian to play with Jeff Beck but they chose this one for a particular reason ... The chic can play and she has made her own name in the musical industry but for some reason I’ve never heard of you Alex so who the hell are you LOL

[@ALEXONLIFE]

@@Aldocello1 You are so close but so far from waking up. Yes, my areas of expertise are music and the Alien. I study the Alien. Its a spiritual battle between the Alien and humanity. I am actually fairly well known but the reason you have not heard of me is becuase I am not an Alien. If I were an Alien and hated humanity, I would be playing with Beck or whomever. You will not understand this at this time. You have not developed to this level yet and maybe never will. Yes, she does have talent but she is largely manufactured by the Alien power structure. She is playing a role and pushing the Alien propaganda. She is the role model, even for you but can you imagine for a young girl? Look what this L is promoting. The reason she was placed in her role, with Beck being one of them, is because she is a L, but more importantly because being an Alien. Being a L is only half way there in pushing the agenda, being an Alien is the other half. Beck is not an Alien but has worked for the Aliens his whole life and why you have even heard of him. Same with Bonamassa. You have to KNOW the Alien to be able to make any sense of the world.

[@bernardausterberry6174]

After seeing her with Jeff Beck I knew she could play, and was well on her way to be a major talent. Now I know that she's a wonderful young lady who is well spoken. She's also on a incredible journey. Tks.

[@theelephant2887]

It's amazing how at such a very early age she managed to become a professional musician. There must be something special about how her brain is wired.

[@markhemming1423]

Yeah, she has self belief and self confidence which is usually instilled in the child by the parents. Then a child can do literally achieve success in almost anything they want to do. I guess, like she says, luck plays it’s part to get you to the very top.

[@glennpowell1838]

There is also the consoderation of having been a musician in a previous life, and one continues from where they left off from the previous life. It is not just one lifetime's work

[@leesmith5]

@@glennpowell1838 I'll buy that.

[@jackychazaubenay1195]

THE BEST GUITAR GIRL BASS PLAYER FROM SOME YEARS AGO ..RESPECT TAL WINKENFELD 👍ONE FRENCH fan FROM YOUR tone BASS PLAY.

[@stevegunning1806]

Wow, I can’t imagine how much practicing Tal ended up having to do instead of performing during 2020, but I sure hope she found time to write some new material. Just cannot wait to hear her playing again in Australia. Well, anywhere. 👍

[@bassboye8959]

The main point I gleaned from her in this interview was she developed by live interaction. That's what's kept me at it 30 yrs now. Lessons, theory yes. But it's the quality of our relationships that matter. Supportive VS subjective, adversarial which won't help us developed to the degree she's accomplished. None of my music friends we're famous other than in our area & orbit. But my guitarists in particular loved my passion and unique style as bassist go. I love guitarists and emulate them as l play yet: I'm accutely aware of my role in a band. Supportive yet drive the beat & bring out the best in ea member, particularly my guitarists. They are my primary inspiration. Our drummers, we became an extension of each other & that was the majic. The Support of our guitarists, allowing us to stretch our traditional roles vs being simply rhythm box drones, compelled to remain in " the pocket " in a corner in the back ground. Most guitarist won't allow that stretch. Those that will are the difference that creates people like Tal wilkeneld. Ty Tal.

[@TheBlueskyson]

BB, i can tell with support, you are one of the best in ur hood. ty

[@OneCupOfCoffee204]

I saw her while searching Jeff Becks KZbin videos and was blown away. I think I showed that Crossroads video to everyone I know, twice. Damn, she's good.

[@DavisSchulz]

shes awesome 🔥

[@dave32173]

tal......your the complete package. such talent and beauty!! i love everything about you girl!!!

[@MusicAnirban]

Just like her musicianship, her beauty is equally captivating. Dazzling personality!

[@simonkeyse8185]

It's exactly that that I find irritating about her.

[@booshting3520]

Easy, son.

[@jerrymoney1479]

Really an amazing bass player!! Her hair is adorable too!

[@vietvet]

Tal is so gorgeous and natural with an amazing musical brain.

[@dmoura54]

Tal with Vinnie Jeff were the best lineup,not taking away from other lineups.

[@greghalsey3603]

She's awesome! She's going to a great voice for female bassists. Great job!

[@georgecarlin5047]

She is right. You go from "playing together" to having a "musical conversation" I've had that happen a couple of times, and it's magical! So Fun!

[@guitarttimman]

I have never seen a woman that beautiful before. The hair. The Eyes. The Lips. When I see you Tal, I was blown away. Oh and what a bass player. One of the very best in the world.

[@patrickmathews7445]

So glad I caught up with you again. So special.

[@MrMarcerno]

❤ So great and so humble the solo at crossroads 2007 with Jeff Beck... Unforgetable

[@jamesgarrard4361]

So cool Bless you Tal very honest and a great story and what a player wow x

[@richardfettig5974]

I think what happened instantly is you kid .....ya got the magic .....big fan here, just keep rockin !

[@marvinhighley3444]

A lot of the best musicians aren't exactly poetic with their verbalizing.... She shines in her world which is on stage....

[@bedbug11]

You held your own with Jeff. Wow. Thanks for your spectacular solo on "'Cause . . ."

[@richardmooney6557]

Saw Tal and Jeff Beck at Foxwood's in CT. A-h-mazing!!!

[@danarcotta1283]

I happened upon her with Jeff beck and was totally blown away! She looked like she was 16, I think she was 21. What an incredible talented person.

[@karenscigliano9787]

She is a natural which means talent + work +discipline. Also a bit of luck in getting noticed and recommended to the greats with an opportunity to prove herself.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

There is no doubt, but that her great looks helped her along.

[@jeremysmith9696]

amazing woman and talent!

[@vinantgam]

I find this interview very interesting, in that she quickly / immediately discerned God's gift to her, and then, with complete faith and confidence, went for it! "I wanna play with Chick Corea, and I wanna do this and that..." Pretty cool...

[@shmuelhirsch2069]

Wow, I hadn’t known she collaborated with His Purple Highness himself. Dayumm

[@stevehughes1510]

She's an absolutely brilliant musician..........a very rare talent with her.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I was surprised at how quickly she learned the bass. Amazing person.

[@jerryoutlaw3396]

She is a special talent for sure!!

[@ALEXONLIFE]

No, just a chosenite.

[@hazor777]

Excellent musician who can hang with the greatest , IMO Her bass solos are very musical

[@csedan510]

I don't even understand how one can have such a meteoric rise so quickly. By that I mean from the time she picked up an instrument to her first gig with the Allman Bros. is pretty crazy.

[@loilt5091]

Just listening to her, there's both a vocal, Aussie/Western & rock/jazz fusion. Beautiful looking, too...saw her live, in a little, subterrean club, circa '18/'19. Accoustic guitar/vocal, fronting her own group. She was engaging, reacting to the fans lined up outside the show, arriving in a black, Mercedes van. Refreshingly genuine & real. 🇨🇦

[@TheGnewb]

Terrific interview, thanks

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

What a sweet, unpretentious, woman. Plus, the interviewer asked good questions. I wish you all the best Tal

[@guitardude4700]

I don’t know if she realizes just how many fans she has she’s at the young point in her career still where she’s just starting to pick up on that and she’s more interested in the musical conversation which is awesome

[@michaelpaduch2917]

Yeah, I don’t think Tal understands the depth of appreciation people have of her talent and personality. She also makes it sound like what she did in her career is nothing that special and that is so not true 😂

[@chriskroll4166]

@@michaelpaduch2917 it's called being Humble . 🤷

[@lancemiller4647]

i can't imagine how hard it has been for her in handling Jeffs death. I hope she's holding up well.

[@wvmick52]

Playing music is an unexplainable magical experience. For me, best done with keys, bass, drums & good vocals. A touch of Chicago horns doesn't hurt either!