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^^^^ [size=4]I thought [color=#545454][font=arial, sans-serif]John 'JR' Robinson had taken over that little position.[/font][/color][/size] [color=#545454][font=arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color][color=#545454][font=arial, sans-serif]But then again, all the worlds most recorded drummers make that claim on their websites. [/font][/color]

Don't know about 'best cover', but certainly one of my favourites. http://youtu.be/jPbLpQPy5M0

[quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1503821928' post='3361002'] A old friend of mine from Tennessee posted this on her facebook timeline today. Presumably because of all the fuss over civil war statuary etc. [url="http://theferalirishman.blogspot.co.uk/2017/08/just-so-we-are-clear.html?spref=fb&m=1"]http://theferalirish...ml?spref=fb&m=1[/url] [/quote] Thanks for posting, that's an interesting read. Some food for thought responses as well.

Yes, different film. I think 'Wrecking Crew' might still be up on Netflix though.

[quote name='bassace' timestamp='1503666693' post='3360148'] Yes, I suppose it does but he was well known and I wasn't. My brother made a homemade bass guitar, used the coil from a headphone for the pickup but because he didn't have the skills to put frets in the fingerboard he left it fretless. As I was playing DB back then I found it quite easy to play. Deffo 1959 tho, I played it at my school dance. [/quote] [size=4]Wow...1959? What a great story.[/size] [b] [b][size=4]Most Obscure Bass Claim to Fame?......[/size][/b][/b][size=4]The above from 'bassace' for me. Pure story, no name dropping .......[/size][b][b][size=4] [/size][/b][/b]

[quote name='peteb' timestamp='1503750554' post='3360699'] Because of all the (blues and rock) gigs I've been offered, I have never once been asked if I can read or even seen anyone with a score. When I have been up for gigs that I would consider a step up from what I usually do, whether I could read or not has been a non issue, more can I commit to going away for a few weeks at a moments notice! I'm currently helping out with stage management with one of the biggest blues festivals in Europe. You see quite a lot of the same players turning up in 'name' artist's backing bands - all jobbing pros, many of whom I imagine can read. However, I very much doubt (to the point of absolute certainty) that when they were offered the gigs that they are getting paid for over the weekend that they were given any score to learn, or even asked if they could read. Certainly they there is no musical score backstage whatsoever...! [/quote] Mostly always the case with this musical style of gig, along with non Big Band Jazz as well (although chord charts or fake books do appear at times). Professional shows/TV/film sessions/selective recording sessions/backing turns or acts. Depping in certain function bands and corporate event productions/cruises/classical concerts and broadcasts, amature drama orchestras and bands, marching bands, forces bands, arranging/orchestrating and engraving (the list goes on and on). Fluent, or good reasonable sight reading is still big business. TAB readers/musicians who want to make the step up to any of the work or opportunities mentioned above these days, would know deep down, that TAB knowledge only would not be enough to get you anywhere near the front door. They will have to raise their game. However, not all do and are perfectly happy doing what they do with TAB, which is mainly (I guess) for education and learning purpose. It is pointless ramming it down their throats and is not really productive The OP question was about using TAB when learning songs versus ears. TAB is no more EVIL than Notation is '[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]incomprehensible gibberish'.[/font][/color] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]I became fluent in sight reading over a period of time, I didn't just wake up and it happened. Luckily enough, a lot of my reading experience was gained in the heat of battle when I was young [/color][/font][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828](winging it on gigs/cruises and shows using my ears, and accommodating MD's of course)[/color][/font] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828] [/color][/font]

[quote name='scalpy' timestamp='1503743999' post='3360643'] It reminds me of a story about the legend that was Maurice Murphy, principle trumpet of the LSO for decades. The dep on that occasion was the conductor, one Leonard Bernstein. The maestro asked Maurice if the extract they were rehearsing was muted or unmuted. Maurice replied 'it's pencilled in as muted.' Bernstein went into diva mode and went, 'Well hot shot, what are going to play?' To which Maurice answered, 'You tell me, you wrote it.' Professional? [/quote] A bit similar to the Guitarist ( I will leave the name blank) and Marvin Hamlisch on a session. Marvin. "Mr Guitarist, what is that s**t you are playing?" Guitarist after intently looking at the part, "Your s**t, Marvin". Are they all true, these stories? Who knows, but I suppose they must start somewhere and are almost certainly exaggerated. One thing though, they are good for a laugh and really not worth getting all professional over for the individual on the receiving end. The muso 'aving a go back in these tales, is usually in a position of being respected and good enough to get away with it. Most of the tales are years old and are amusing folk law in musician circles, and really, that's how they should be viewed. (my opinion of course).

About ten years ago, sat drinking beer and chatting with Jimmy Haslip in a small bar in Berlin. In fact it was me and a couple of guys I was doing a show with, along with Allan Holdsworth and Chad Wackerman. A great night (or early morning).

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1503647078' post='3359867'] It looks more like ET than a camel , maybe we've all missed the correct interpretation of this one [/quote] Haha.... yes, I just noticed that. Gets even weirder by each post. Rolf Harris and Emu riding ET.

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1503640469' post='3359826'] It's Rolf Harris & Emu on a camel! Had I noticed that at the start, my entry would have been very different. [/quote] I bet Rod Hull is thrilled that his bird, is sitting on a Camel with Rolf Harris in the middle of the Desert...

[quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1503567322' post='3359178'] Always amused me that Stanley Clark had to have a bass player in his band. [/quote] Are you talking about an additional Bassist, or just him ? Not that many live gigs on the Tube with two Bassists Eleven Bassists, no problem. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdRG-hD5ZKo[/media]

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1503551126' post='3359045'] Old Glory is not the Confederate flag. [/quote] Indeed. 'Old Glory' (The flag of the United States nickname) is not without it's possible problems of offending people (If too political I will delete). [size=4](Washington Post online)[/size] [i][size=4][color=#111111][font=Georgia]"Old Glory could be viewed as an offensive or hate symbol to Native Americans, yet no one is asked to hide it or cover it up. In the Sand Creek Massacre, 200 Native Americans, mostly woman and children, were killed. Three hundred Shoshone Indians were murdered at Bear River. Nearly 150 Native Americans were murdered at Wounded Knee . More than 15,000 Cherokees were forced from their homelands and made to march 1,000 miles on what became known as the “Trail of Tears.” Eight thousand proud people died. Old Glory was praised and held proudly above their heads."[/font][/color][/size][/i]

[quote name='peteb' timestamp='1503526771' post='3359003'] To be fair, most of the old time pros I've met would have an attitude closer to the drummer in question [/quote] Absolutely. Also, these stories are ten a penny and get funnier as they get older. They seem to take on a new life with each embellishment as they do the rounds.

[quote name='SisterAbdullahX' timestamp='1503507552' post='3358823'] Listen to Michael Brecker's incredible sax solo and that gorgeous descending arpeggio that Marcus plays and tell me about that lack of soul again... https://youtu.be/Nomb3-hIWjA [/quote] Terrific feel on this. I love the chord changes and that top vocal harmony. This was Brecker at his best. Top, top player. The whole track is so well arranged and oozes class. It really is musicians at the top of their game.

Yes, he is a very nice player.

Sad news. Five years later is a very enjoyable album.

My ramblings. https://soundcloud.com/garrycribb/nomadic-adventures

[quote name='interpol52' timestamp='1503478533' post='3358489'] It was just meant to be a bit of fun! I'm not imposing any tastes on my kids. [/quote] You do know, if you play that selection of albums that you suggested in front of your kids friends, they won't have any friends.

Both my boys just worked their way through my music collection (Jazz through to Classical and everything in between). They made up their own minds. My oldest just told me after reading through this thread, (although someone mentions influential).There is only one nod to James Jamerson. That seemed to surprise him. But what does he know ? He is just a kid..

Posted before (a fews years back). A couple of friends of mine had a nice little project. A band called 'Skuffle'. Unfortunately Bass player Steve McManus passed away three years ago. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1hXegr69mQ

[quote name='Shawman' timestamp='1503346804' post='3357525'] With the right preperation I could be in the market for a barney. [/quote] Will a Tom Barney do? Because there is one just here. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/310520-donald-fagen-nightfly/page__view__findpost__p__3356243

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1503309204' post='3356997'] As above really there used to be some really funny people on the forum and you could always crack a joke but now some people seem so grumpy and just seem to want a row sign of the times? OK rant over lol [/quote] Maybe your Jokes are crap, or your stand up routine is dated ? I agree some very, very funny people have vacated the building, or don't pop in so much. It would be nice if they decided to dep on Basschat occasionally.

Oh, ok (Cello tuning, but down an octave). That explains that open C at the end. This is really great listening (the pair of them). I haven't heard it in ages and forgot how good it was.

[quote name='DaveFry' timestamp='1503308007' post='3356988'] 32-bar AABA form ( with pre-agreed intro and ending ) ..... take it away Red ! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_htGBKvXWpI[/media] [/quote] Yeah, that's lovely. There is a transcription knocking around on the net somewhere of just Red's solo(s). (broken down into various sections) Bass is not in standard tuning either ? Blimey, nearly forgot, Clark Terry is brilliant on this. Thanks for the post. EDIT: Seems EssentialTension posted while I was typing.

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1503262265' post='3356839'] I love him, he's amazing. He was over here recently with Chaka Khan. I didn't see any of the gigs, but everyone I know who did said how fantastic he was. Love his 7 string Smiths too. [/quote] Yes, he is pretty special. His solos are really quite fluid and melodic. I was lucky to see him at Ronnie Scott's with Dave Grusin and Lee Ritenour. The whole thing was pretty impressive. I came away thinking that I had been in the company of some pretty serious musicianship.