timbass Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Let's hear applause for Arvell Shaw: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzOvJ8wYA1I and Paul Chambers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMkFEeS1wJU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Leroy Vinnegar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge1M_MI1XUQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbass Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 Nice, thanks Zig Zag, I wouldn't have found this otherwise. I am ignorant of so much talent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Red Mitchell http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgoKMYdP3dM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah thomas Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Thanks to both! Arvell Shaw is just amazing. And while Leroy Vinnegar's 'Leroy Walks Again' is difficult to find, his quartet's 'Leroy Walks' is on amazon as an mp3 download for £2.59. That's my Saturday morning sorted then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 [quote name='sarah thomas' timestamp='1384594746' post='2278433'] Thanks to both! Arvell Shaw is just amazing. And while Leroy Vinnegar's 'Leroy Walks Again' is difficult to find, his quartet's 'Leroy Walks' is on amazon as an mp3 download for £2.59. That's my Saturday morning sorted then. [/quote] [i]Leroy Walks Again[/i] is available at eMusic for £3.36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Dan Berglund - for making the complex appear simple...immaculate timing, versatility, and just the vibe he brings to the music ! Not found a single defining clip but love his work with EST [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gXhwv9_ZS0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gXhwv9_ZS0[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 [quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1384596532' post='2278452'] Dan Berglund - for making the complex appear simple...immaculate timing, versatility, and just the vibe he brings to the music ! Not found a single defining clip but love his work with EST [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gXhwv9_ZS0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gXhwv9_ZS0[/url] [/quote]Lovely groove at the beginning there. For me it will always be Danny Thompson: touch, tone, taste..... http://youtu.be/BMjQpUwGFVI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I found this one accidentally - Uxia Martinez Botana http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T93WcrvtVj4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 (edited) [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTJhHn-TuDY[/media] Ray Brown all the way for me. I heard on one recording Peterson introducing him as a genius. I ask you; how good do you have to be for [i]Oscar Peterson[/i] to call you a genius? Not short of confidence is Mr. Brown. Would you indulge in a little casual percussion over the great man's solo piano? Most would hesitate, but not our Ray. Bass comes in at 2.30. Edited November 16, 2013 by fatback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrywillard Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Jim Creeggan is the sole reason I first picked up a double bass. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM9FojOdFaE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 (edited) As a fan of Albert Ayler i've loved this for over 40 years and still amazes me. The rhythm section don't really know what to make of Albert and his much more free style than they are used to but they stick with it and the brilliant Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen's bowed solo at 6.00 is a joy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYsQ2Nwe54U Edited November 16, 2013 by BetaFunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 (edited) I would have paid to hear Scott LaFaro wash dishes. He was a genius. I have nearly all of his recorded work and this is interesting as most recordings you hear (unless you are a fan) are with Bill Evans or Ornette but anything by Scotty is well worth a listen. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNqSL3xGW70[/media] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gzwXQGvXgc Edited November 16, 2013 by BetaFunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbass Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Scott LaFaro = amazing, thanks. I do love Raymond Matthews Brown - such cool. Thanks for sharing folks. Is it just my ignorance, but don't jazz bass solo pieces played above the octave mostly sound like a demented bee caught in a jam jar? Even Niels Henning Orsted-Pedersen brilliance up there leaves me cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtroun Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 My favourite bass players are (too lazy to find youtube videos for all but my favourite work of theirs is in brackets): Sam Jones http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU1s3IjhM3w (there's probably some great Cannonball vids out there too!) Ron Carter (w/ Miles and Joe Henderson) Buster Williams (w/Herbie Hancock and Kenny Barron) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtroun Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Larry Gales: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRLwP4qRVA4 Butch Warren (Herbie Hancock) Charlie Haden: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaVxm8JyJcY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtroun Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 George Mraz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO4f8xfxT1I Jimmy Garrison: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzb4FChD3BY) There are others I've forgotten probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 That great Jimmy Garrison video made me think of this short video interview with the late Art Davis who played along side Jimmy Garrison on John Coltrane's album Ascension. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1737726083/channeling-coltrane-a-concert-video-of-electric-as/posts/260867 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 In terms of sheer influence on popular music, slapping, songwriting and general bad-boyness, gotta be Willie Dixon for me http://youtu.be/UcqqyL-Y6Go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 [quote name='timbass' timestamp='1384681829' post='2279331'] Scott LaFaro = amazing, thanks. I do love Raymond Matthews Brown - such cool. Thanks for sharing folks. Is it just my ignorance, but don't jazz bass solo pieces played above the octave mostly sound like a demented bee caught in a jam jar? Even Niels Henning Orsted-Pedersen brilliance up there leaves me cold. [/quote] Have to agree (puts tin hat on). Occasionally I do enjoy a solo, and I've asked myself why. I think it's when the soloist works off the melody or melodies. Otherwise it's just finger wiggling, and not a very nice sound (pizz) either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 [quote name='timbass' timestamp='1384681829' post='2279331'] Is it just my ignorance, but don't jazz bass solo pieces played above the octave mostly sound like a demented bee caught in a jam jar? Even Niels Henning Orsted-Pedersen brilliance up there leaves me cold. [/quote] I can't say that they sound like that to me but maybe i have the advantage of listening to a lot of free jazz and contemporary classical music for many years so perhaps you have to tune your brain to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Ray Brown, Paul Chambers, Dave Holland... I love all of those great players and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbass Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Aaaw thanks guys, so many new greats for me to listen to. And the advice too. How many more great talents are there? I did miss out Esperanza Spalding because she is an obsession in looks and sound. A dangerous combination. Much respect to all those who responded. What a great chat site this is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbass Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1384597190' post='2278464'] Lovely groove at the beginning there. For me it will always be Danny Thompson: touch, tone, taste..... http://youtu.be/BMjQpUwGFVI [/quote] EST - great musicians - rock star jazz players and such sadness in an early death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I have 3 jazz guys who I listen to all the time. John Patitucci, Christian Mcbride and Larry Grenadier. Here's some of my favourite video clips. John Patitucci is the man! Check this out. http://youtu.be/JK9Vzdjtxtg Christian McBride. There are endless videos of him playing jaw droping solos. He has it all. Great feel, technique, a unique voice on the instrument. Check out his crazy fill at 05:19. I just love his positive vibes! http://youtu.be/LZaAdtJH6JY There are a lot of other guys who I love listening to but heres todays top 3.... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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