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Marvellous...It's been a while since I listened to that gem!! Not everyone's cup of tea, but for me, it has everything. A killer groove, surrounded by hooky melodies and tight harmonies. And of course, top playing with a super feel from all. I think that's Hailey Niswanger, who usually plays Tenor, Alto and Soprano, but plays some of the Kinga Glyk gig on a Roland Aerophone (I think that's what it is or was announced as). There are two Synths in the band (or there was) playing similar sounds, so yeah, it can sound a bit boring and does sound a bit pedestrian note wise. Maybe she hasn't been playing it long? Certainly not as exciting, moving, or a big wow moment like when Michael Brecker played 'In a Sentimental Mood' with his EWI, accompanied by Mike Mainieri, leading into 'Trains', live in Tokyo back in the day. But then again, those guys were another level of musicianship, so maybe I'm being a tad unfair comparing. Just my opinion, of course. But back on track with the OP... yeah, I think Kinga plays great and will be worth the admission fee at Ronnie Scott's.

I was at this gig ...The first time I saw Marcus (and his soloing chops) live:

I first heard Marcus on that Dave Grusin album, 'Mountain Dance', back in 1979. About that time, I also heard him on 'Streamline' by Lenny White:

The marvelous Brazilian Bassist, Arthur Maia, and his band. Unfortunately, he's no longer with us. A couple of tracks from his many YouTube videos...

Bloody hell, if the Zeps need money, why don't they just sell their DNA in cans? If it's good enough for Ozzie.... Ozzy Osbourne is selling his DNA in Liquid Death cans for $450 each | The Independent

Haha...the very same question (word for word) originally appeared over two years ago in another thread. Victory dance bassline? - General Discussion - Basschat

It had been years since I've heard/seen that Duke quote. And now I've seen it twice in a week!! Jason Heath's Double Bass Blog

There have been so many (very good) covers of this tune I wouldn't know where to start. But Herb's version is the swinging 60's for me. Incidentally, Herb Alpert starts a short tour tonight....at the age of 90!!

Phil Collins Big Band...Some very fine playing all round:

The Guy Pratt Bass line on this Jimmy Nail track is pretty hooky. Well, mainly the intro/outro and chorus':

I quite like this cover version of 'Lady Madonna' by Lenny White. A young Chaka Khan on vocals along with a young Marcus Miller on Bass. They certainly made it their own...Some will say, in a good way, and I suspect some will say, in not such a good way: