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Ladi Geisler was picking away on Bass Guitar as a session musician in Germany during the late 50's and onwards. He was originally a Jazz Guitarist (his is life was interesting to say the least). Many of us old Musical Dinosaurs could tell his style and trademark 'Bass' sound from a hundred paces....

Just to let you know that there is now a 50% discount on the two VST's that I mentioned. The sale ends on November the 10th. 👍 https://www.native-instruments.com/en/specials/komplete/e-instruments-offer-2021/#c968369

It might be worth watching the onsite videos for this one. A free Piano to start you off...and very good it is. Basically, 8DIO now have their own (free) Sample player. The libraries are keenly priced as well https://soundpaint.com/

A freebie from Native Instruments. For both the free and full version of Kontakt. https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/play-series/twenty-five/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=free_25_play_series EDIT: Just downloaded and had a whiz through...it's very good indeed with quite a selection of sounds. 👍

VST Plugin wise, NI Session Horns is a good bet for Pop/Jazz/Soul etc if you don't want too spend to much. https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/cinematic/session-horns/ The Pro version is quite a bit more but, a load more Instruments and articulations. https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/cinematic/session-horns-pro/

8DIO have a a 55% off everything sale. Full version of Kontakt needed for these libraries https://8dio.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw5c6LBhBdEiwAP9ejG6--l8jHol6YEqgzO4sKrujW2UQizoO0ChsTW2KQpIC6XiJAXGpWGBoCfWIQAvD_BwE A good bunch of free stuff from them as well under the 'Free' tab at the top of the page.

I think Martin Scorsese knew what he was doing with this one...

Plus...You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling' , it got another lease of life after 'Top Gun'. Especially when it appeared again during the memorable end scene.

I know Dylan wrote this tune specifically for the scene/soundtrack in the film, but it wasn't released as a single until a couple of months after the film release. Not my favourite version, I prefer the Eric Clapton, Dave Sanborn and Randy Crawford's version used on the Lethal Weapon 2 film score/soundtrack.. But it certainly hits the spot.

This is bundled with a lot of very usable software...plus, the NI keyboard(s) are great to play. https://www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/Native-Instruments-Komplete-Kontrol-A49/2NU7?origin=product-ads&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtrSLBhCLARIsACh6RmgWqDVs1H3vucFOkMus-yA7TMhLxFHNvrb3pTl_jxBHhKmQe2LU_8saAgjbEALw_wcB There are a couple of free DAW's out there. Cakewalk/Sonar springs to mind...I think Reaper has a reasonably priced license fee. When you start on this journey you will need an Audio/Midi interface.

The Piano Book has had a revamp and some additions. https://www.pianobook.co.uk/

I listened to this live gig all the way through last night. Top playing all round. Valeriy Stepanov and his terrific band. WARNING : It's very groovy fusion...!!

Dizzy Gillespie and Lalo Schifrin... This album is typical 70's TV Cop style arrangements. A great line up including some great Bass grooves from Wilton Felder. Dizzy Gillespie - trumpet.... Lalo Schifrin - keyboards, arranger, conductor.... Oscar Brashear, Jack H. Laubach - trumpet.... Lew McCreary - trombone.... Jerome Richardson - flute.... Ernie Watts - saxophone.... James Horn - saxophone, flute.... Sonny Burke - piano, electric piano.... Charles E. Spangler - synthesizer.... Ray Parker Jr., Lee Ritenour, Wah Wah Watson - guitar.... Wilton Felder - bass.... Ed Greene - drums.... Paulinho Da Costa - percussion....

Over the weekend I noticed Steve Gadd, Anthony Jackson and Richard Tee were part of the band backing a couple of singers on an open air gig. It's up on iPlayer. BBC iPlayer - Simon & Garfunkel: Concert in Central Park

Me and my oldest each have one of these below (Anda Seat). The reviews are good and quite rightly so. We both love ours. £200 from Argos. Probably cheaper elsewhere. https://www.andaseat.com/uk/products/andaseat-jungle-series-premium-gaming-chair

Pretty rare live footage of Mingus in action...

Tune 88.

I know there are keys in this tune but, it works great as a Guitar Trio blow.

Rutger Gunnarsson was a terrific musician. There was a lot more to him than just Bass playing as well. The bassist became a part of ABBA in 1972. After struggling for a couple years, the band won the 1974 Eurovision contest with “Waterloo.” It would be the band’s first major U.S. hit, but certainly not the last. Gunnarsson played on all eight of the group’s albums in addition to multiple world tours. He played the bass lines on “Dancing Queen,” “Money Money Money,” and many more. He also contributed his arranging skills to several albums and worked on several musicals including Chess, Les Misérables, Rhapsody In Rock, 007, and Mamma Mia! After ABBA’s breakup, Gunnarsson continued to play bass and arrange for artists like Celine Dion, Elton John, Gwen Stefani, Adam Ant, and others. ABBA paid tribute to Gunnarsson with a statement on their Facebook page. “Our friend, the bass player, guitarist, arranger and producer Rutger Gunnarsson (born 1946) has suddenly passed away in his home in Stockholm at the age of 69. His unique way of playing his bass, his beautiful string arrangements and thorough work as a producer for countless Swedish and foreign artists and musicians have colored pop music from the early 70s up until today. Rutger got the most attention through his long and intimate cooperation with Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and ABBA, participating in all of their albums, numerous singles, tours, movies and musicals. Keep plying your magic bass where ever you are Rutger.”

Talking of Smooth Jazz, BB... I didn't realise that Welton Felder/Joe Sample and Marcus did a version of 'Maputo'. A Marcus tune, of course, originally recorded with Sanborn and Bob James.

Yeah, he plays well, with good technique and he sounds musically mature Plenty of fluency, feel and dynamics going on during this piece as well. (that goes for Michael Manring as well...) Just my opinion, of course, but, I can't hear any 'twaddle'.