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Voted - Well done all.

Depends which gig(s) and artists one goes to watch. I have been to Ronnie Scott's several times this year, along with the Jazz Cafe etc. Granted, all major name players, but plenty of superb slap chops on display with immense groove. YouTube and Trade Shows/Music shows do tend to bring out the wannabe basket cases. If that is the only context a person sees and hears the technique, sure, some pretty horrible nonsense on show.

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1480433438' post='3184361'] Ah yes... the annoying fill that 99% of bass players do an awful job of playing. [/quote] Ah yes...The dep spends the whole number trying to get that phrase right, only to find that there is a different one in the last chorus...

[quote name='AdamWoodBass' timestamp='1480433957' post='3184365'] I'm going to stop commenting before I get myself into "Hot Water"....... I'll get my coat. [/quote] That's embarrassing and the sort of drivel that comes out of the mouth of a teenager. It reminds me very much of my 'School Days'. I will leave you to get your own coat.

[quote name='AdamWoodBass' timestamp='1480426466' post='3184264'] Then I realised that unless you're Marcus Miller it's not much more than a party trick in my opinion. S [/quote] A bit more than a party trick for a working freelance player. If you don't dep, fine. If you do, be prepared to run into the likes of 'Car Wash', 'Somebody Else's Guy'. If you don't slap then you should hide, or be prepared to 'Run for Cover'.

Marcus Miller and Melvin Davis along with Will Lee for top, top in your face, on it, in the pocket groove playing - It don't get any better. Clean sounds that are well articulated, lots of 'ghost' notes and mostly very melodic. Yep, I like my slap from the best...

Some 'Sanborn' with plenty of in the pocket playing from Marcus. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvzD7X_k3a8[/media] More Sanborn with the wonderful Bob James (and Marcus of course). Not really Jazz Funk in the spirit of this thread, more than likely too smooth for some, but just some really nice grooves from world class players. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSsGIQt2Lbg

A very good (long time) friend and ex-flat mate of mine played Gtr in the JTQ. (Paul Carr). Also met Paul Francis and was friends (still am, via Facebook these days). He purchased my Wal 5 stg from me. Yes, some good stuff and playing on your links. Brings back some memories for sure. It was a great time for playing groovy/funky lines back then.

Yes, great album. That track always reminds me of the Brand New Heavies for some reason. The very funky mister Andrew Levy on Bass http://youtu.be/9ncIfeFuoqc

Lee Ritenour, Patrice Rushen, Anthony Jackson, Ernie Watts and Harvey Mason (I think). Great Lee Ritenour tune. http://youtu.be/pOdI9oMEPY4

[quote name='Sammers' timestamp='1480107168' post='3181807'] Love Mevlis! This is a favourite of mine to listen to when I have an hour to spare! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEqmwYMFKxE[/media] [/quote] How about that man...We were both posting Lee Ritenour gigs at 08:52 PM. !!

Melvin Davis with his partner in crime 'Sonny Emory', along with Dave Grusin and Lee Ritenour - It don't get any better (for a bunch of old groovers). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlAbZCcoiHg&list=RDgnyE5t_aOIw&index=13

Yes, he is great. Amazing Grooves from the fellow. He can solo a bit as well. Shame he didn't have a Tube Station named after him.

Blimey, what kind of service is this ? I always had it down as a Luxury, European leg of the Orient Express adventure. It seems that post the 'B word', has given us a cute little Noddy train service. I am glad we 'got out Britain back'.

King of the left handed upside downers is missing.

No Neil Stubenhaus on session greats? Great stuff. Must have taken some time?

What ROConnell said. (although the UR22 mkII is great and can be used with an iPad). I use Cubase Pro, but I do have Elements on my Laptop and it is works a treat. Elements saves me taking the Syncrosoft dongle out on the road - Elements (and A1) are both soft elicenser, so no USB dongle needed. Comparison list. (inc Elements). https://www.steinberg.net/en/products/cubase/line_up.html A1 it seems, has chord pads and chord track. What you get list. Which is very good for a freebie. https://www.steinberg.net/en/products/steinberg_yamaha/cubase_ai.html The UR22 MkII does have midi in/out, which covers you if your midi keyboard/controller is not USB, or you are struggling with spare USB ports. It Integrates with all the Steinberg DAW's, so no set up needed. https://www.steinberg.net/en/products/audio_interfaces/ur_series/models/ur22mkii.html

^^^^^ Yes, the Melvin Davis tracks are great. Superb playing. The Slap playing, apart from being 'on it', hits you right in the guts. So much power.

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One of my favourite albums in my vast collection. Along side this gem of an album. (Not sure what genre this is classed as but, funkyness for sure) http://youtu.be/BUCKZFaAUFI

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1479755304' post='3179038'] Black Friday is a bit like the Xmas sales it is 99% tat and crap [/quote] Not on music software. Terrific deals from the high end vendors on their top products.

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I have that album. Some great playing on it from all. Pretty much the same band on this (Red Baron). The Bass player is Philippe 'Fifi' Chayeb. He plays great. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVRlMqHauuw[/media]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ69-99wu4g

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1479756518' post='3179053'] There has been alot of excitment about his basses. One of which I own and it is just superb. But his playing is also very cool. Reminds me of Bobby Vega. I'm wondering if he plays guitar also. ? Anyways lovely playing. [media]http://youtu.be/yTJcVIyhvtM[/media] [/quote] Yes. Always loved his playing. No winging it from him - He knows his stuff for sure. Lovely feel.