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[quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1492446347' post='3280299'] @Cato you will like this then. I am black and was in a small town folk festival milling around, when I came across a group of fully blacked up Morris Dancers. Their abject shock at seeing a 'real' black face was priceless, they did a double take, crossed the road and scuttled away quite sheepishly. I was upset as in that area of little Britain I thought I would be the only 'coloured' in the village...... ;-) Still makes me laugh now [/quote] Could it have been this lot ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53LZI6UBvTs

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1492441057' post='3280251'] Oooh, that's sharp. [/quote] Oh, I dunno. After my stunning OP, I think it fell flat on it's face.

From Facebook. [b]Gsus has risen. [/b] [url=https://postimg.org/image/kgm9pyw85/][/url]

I noticed a post earlier on Facebook (from his daughter), announcing this. It was very sad indeed. A outstanding musician, who was totally on another level. Innovator, not only in his playing, but his composing ideas as well. A musical genius.

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1492343105' post='3279508'] A friend offered me his Sonar Platinum. Any love for that? [/quote] It's more than likely a good DAW, plenty of people use it. But, it is a subscription model DAW, so you won't be entitled to any updates unless you purchase a license. Technically, your friend offering you 'his Sonar Platinum' is breaking the Cakewalk terms and conditions. (unless he has not registered it yet, of course) Not that anyone is likely to know, or indeed, even care... I believe they do a downloadable 30 day demo (as do most vendors), why not give it a try ? [b][i]"You cannot sell or give away any version of Sonar once you've installed it and accepted the license agreement. You do not own Sonar, you only own a license to use it that is non-transferable".[/i][/b]

Dizzy Gillespie - Rhythmstick. 'Friday Night At The Cadillac Club', with Anthony Jackson on Bass. http://youtu.be/pOOanFtqQvc

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1491914859' post='3276416'] and what a thumb, eh..? [/quote] It's possible, that there are only four of us in this thread at present, that will get that cheeky little bit of jesting. (I couldn't find an over-60's Basschat Emoticon, so pick one of these). [url="https://postimg.org/image/gwy14fk2r/"][/url] [url="https://postimg.org/image/vsfc5v0h7/"][/url]

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1491856731' post='3275974'] I think he's pretty unique, he's more a jazz guitarist who plays a bass than your standard bass player. [/quote] He might look like a Jazz Guitarist, but he sure don't sound anything like a Jazz Guitarist. Well not Wes.... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D457b9QZ0RY[/media] For me, he sometimes hits the mark very well. Other times, I find him messy. Just too musically inconsistent for me (IMO, of course). EDIT: Talking about 'Thundercat', not 'Wes'.

[quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1491691818' post='3274868'] They did a cracking version of Respect Yourself on their No Regrets album. Sadly can't find a version online. [/quote] Yes, that was lovely. It's on this live concert at 29:35. Also a nice version of Everybody's Talkin' at 15:20. Actually, the 50 minute set is worth a listen. Just Trio versions of the tunes. Joe Sample was, as usual, on top form. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUcnRFAjqzE

Randy is great at covering other folks work, really puts her stamp on them. I love this version of 'Imagine' with the Yellow Jackets. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpcS4DbybQE

Randy Crawford and Joe Sample worked so well together. http://youtu.be/U05sFAvKoI8

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1491380422' post='3272503'] With that many of them, they wouldn't make much each on a pub gig... [/quote] High School, Stage Band ? I doubt if they were old enough to go in a pub back then... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashmere_Stage_Band

Yep, along with 'Physical', good pop tunes on that album. Great Musicians doing their bit as well, inc Carlos Vega (rip) on Drums. Steve Lukather, Lenny Castro on Percussion.

Terrific stuff, Charlie. Lovely playing from you and the Drummer. Just listened to some of the BandCamp material, really nice from all the band. An excellent take on 'And The Beat Goes On'.

Voted. Well done all.

[quote name='kusee pee' timestamp='1490814610' post='3268313'] I think this is truly beautiful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM4glPisJo4&feature=youtu.be [/quote] Yes, that is something very special. There have been quite a few versions of this tune (from some real heavy weights as well). None of them hit the spot like Roberta's version (IMO of course).

Stevie struggling a bit vocally (he was alright on the night, I promise), but, the Rhythm section ain't bad. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkjwRSdprpI&feature=share[/media]

Decoy was a great album, then there was the period before, when Marcus Miller and Mike Stern were involved. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGsAILaBE_Q&list=PLTgVuOBoqUH58khoqErQHnyr1Ijic4YtH&index=33[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmWA2WggzNw[/media]

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1490636675' post='3266689'] Gene Chandler - Does she have a friend for me , never leaves the root in 1/4s but its so soulful and teases like its gonna do fill but doesn't [/quote] Forgot about this number, it's such a groovy tune. It is mentioned by a YouTube poster, but worth another mention, the girl backup vocals are real class.

[quote name='lee650' timestamp='1490630834' post='3266629'] I wore that album (you're Under Arrest) out in my youth!! Loved Darryl Jones's playing on it 😁 [/quote] Haha, me too. I saw that band at the Festival Hall playing the Album (early 80's). Miles and Co were on fire that night. Serious gig.

Billie Jean.

[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#000000]J S Bach: Air on the G string (could be considered [i]ground [/i]breaking Bass).[/color][/font][/size] [color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Now, there are more notes used than mentioned in some of the tunes above, but, they ain't all in one bar. [/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Gary Brooker and his writing pals liked the Bass line. [/font][/color]

Yes, quality. Interview with John McLaughlin, talking about working with Miles. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg8hNhao10Y

Excellent writers, both of them. I particularly like Nick Kershaw, who had a very keen ear for writing a Melody.

Seems as good a place as any to post this. Terrific Live version of 'Brazilian Love Affair'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BFCtoWlrvE