Bilbo

Looks like a bass, sounds like a bass. What's not to like?

Essex guitarist Simon Hurley. A monster player and still getting better. [URL=http://s283.photobucket.com/user/bilbo230763/media/Hurley%20and%20palmer%20Three_zpsno34epga.jpg.html][IMG]http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/bilbo230763/Hurley%20and%20palmer%20Three_zpsno34epga.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

With saxophone titan Simon Spillett at my Jazz Club Jazz East at The Alex in Felixstowe [URL=http://s283.photobucket.com/user/bilbo230763/media/Looking%20up%20at%20Spillett_zpsguwrmplm.jpg.html][IMG]http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/bilbo230763/Looking%20up%20at%20Spillett_zpsguwrmplm.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s283.photobucket.com/user/bilbo230763/media/Simon%20Spillett%20Quartetcolour_zpsthm8hq2e.jpg.html][IMG]http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/bilbo230763/Simon%20Spillett%20Quartetcolour_zpsthm8hq2e.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[URL=http://s283.photobucket.com/user/bilbo230763/media/FullSizeRender-3_zps6gjvxt9f.jpg.html][IMG]http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/bilbo230763/FullSizeRender-3_zps6gjvxt9f.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Me and big John last year.

I know a major Jazz artist who auditioned for a major pop act who everyone on here will have heard of. He was told he had got the job and then never heard from them again.

http://youtu.be/7b3ilv2y2JE

I am binging on Ralph Towner at the moment.

It's lovely to see one's work benefitting others so far down the line.

I posted the whole transcription here seven years ago. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/83558-a-remark-you-made/page__fromsearch__1

It's an artificial harmonic. Fret the note and play the harmonic twelve frets higher.

Personally, as a Bruford era Berlin fan, I think his tone sucks nowadys but these are great amps I hope you enjoy it but sound better than JB!!!

The Enid had some great moments. Not seen the programme you are referring to but they were, by chance, one of the first bands I ever saw. Fand was a favourite.

Lovely. Beautifully recorded as well.

New guy to me. Quite guitaristic but interesting https://youtu.be/nlbadI7KNBc

I think the important thing to acknowledge here is that the three musicians in this recording have never played together and I had never played this tune before so was using a chord sheet. Recorded on a Zoom H1. http://m.soundcloud.com/robert-palmer-1/poinciana

I saw the Maria Schnieder Orchestra, last year. World leading Jazz Orchestra. £15 a ticket. I wouldn't pay £90 to see ANYONE.

Starting on seven string bass :-D http://youtu.be/f6AHkcNO0bg

Just focus on the pulse and make sure you understand the relationship between what you are playing and where it sits in the overall performance. I love playing without drums as it allows for more finesse in my own phrasing.

I have a Hb seven string bass and a HB roundback acoustic electric guitar. They are both perfectly usable instruments. Yes they are cheap but for starter instruments, a million times better than the crap I started on in the 70s.

Zak Barrett in Chelmsford. Tell him Rob Palmer recommended him. Holly Barrett, his wife, is also great. Then there is Albert Garza but I don't know where he lives. http://zakbarrett.co.uk/about/4585239579 Pm me if you want his phone no.

I first head Down to the Waterline on a compilation LP that was free from Sounds, the music paper. Best track on the album

Italian trio Nova are one unknown gem from my collection. Their LP Vimana has been on my playlist for decades

No brainer. 'You buy it, I'll play it'.

Ballads are like everything else. Some a stunning, moving and deep, others shallow, pretentious and bland. Generally they ate easier to play but harder to master.