bluesman Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 im really into this music.....listening to the coolest bass grooves that flow from artists such as aretha franklin, donny hathaway, curtis mayfield, the meters ect.....laying down these grooves the likes of jerry jemmott, tommy cogbill, willie weeks, george porter, chuck rainey, james jamerson, tommy mclure....does anyone share the same passion?? too me this is proper bass playing...i know that there are players who take the bass to new levels every day....but to me my bass heroes are why i wanted to pick up the bass....does the bass lose its role at times? or am i just an old stick in the mud? i listen to some modern players and i cant help but think theyve lost the plot....please dont crucify me its just my view....even the so called great jaco often leaves me cold...if you havnt heard some of the above guys check them out they too me really are the biz....cheers bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Thanks I will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 I could add a bunch more to the original post but yes, love that old school vibe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Proper music! I assume you have Mr Friedlands excellent book on some of the players: [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bass-Masters-Way-They-Play/dp/0879308699"]R&B Bass Masters: The Way They Play by Ed Friedland[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 (edited) I enjoy and admire Jaco etc, but it's the playing of Carol Kaye, Chuck Rainey, Jerry Jemmott etc. that really rocks my boat. Edited December 31, 2010 by Roland Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='1074059' date='Dec 31 2010, 11:12 PM']Proper music! I assume you have Mr Friedlands excellent book on some of the players: [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bass-Masters-Way-They-Play/dp/0879308699"]R&B Bass Masters: The Way They Play by Ed Friedland[/url] [/quote] Good book - haven't looked at it for ages, must dig it out again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) [quote name='bluesman' post='1074046' date='Dec 31 2010, 10:23 PM']im really into this music.....listening to the coolest bass grooves that flow from artists such as aretha franklin, donny hathaway, curtis mayfield, the meters ect.....laying down these grooves the likes of jerry jemmott, tommy cogbill, willie weeks, george porter, chuck rainey, james jamerson, tommy mclure....does anyone share the same passion?? too me this is proper bass playing...i know that there are players who take the bass to new levels every day....but to me my bass heroes are why i wanted to pick up the bass....does the bass lose its role at times? or am i just an old stick in the mud? i listen to some modern players and i cant help but think theyve lost the plot....please dont crucify me its just my view....even the so called great jaco often leaves me cold...if you havnt heard some of the above guys check them out they too me really are the biz....cheers bob.[/quote] Yes I like this music however for thoose that were there, like me, was Soul Music, not R&B. 60's R&B was the Stones, the Yardbirds, The Pretty Things, The Downliners Sect, etc, etc. Edited January 1, 2011 by obbm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='1074059' date='Dec 31 2010, 11:12 PM']Proper music! I assume you have Mr Friedlands excellent book on some of the players: [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bass-Masters-Way-They-Play/dp/0879308699"]R&B Bass Masters: The Way They Play by Ed Friedland[/url] [/quote] Would you recommend that over Standing in the Shadows of Motown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 It's certainly the kind of playing that dusts my broom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 ...and all done on a Precision with flats I grew up with that stuff and love it love it love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Great bass playing and great songs. What's not to like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesman Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 many thanks to all....and yes i have mr friedlands great book....one bass line that blew me away completly was willie weeks.....playin on little ghetto boy....donny hathaway live.....big statement bt too me one of the greatest bass lines ever....still moves me.....also check out aretha early stuff.....more great playing....please forward any of your faves would like to know what does it for you guys.....happy new year to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 ..and no bloody slapping which I despise because I can't do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nimrod Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 [quote name='bluesman' post='1074046' date='Dec 31 2010, 10:23 PM']...listening to the coolest bass grooves...does anyone share the same passion??[/quote] Would have to agree with a lot of what you say, much 'modern' bass playing just leaves me cold... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 [quote name='Jam' post='1074117' date='Jan 1 2011, 02:06 AM']Would you recommend that over Standing in the Shadows of Motown?[/quote] No, both are essential Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 [quote name='bluesman' post='1074046' date='Dec 31 2010, 10:23 PM']im really into this music.....listening to the coolest bass grooves that flow from artists such as aretha franklin, donny hathaway, curtis mayfield, the meters ect.....laying down these grooves the likes of jerry jemmott, tommy cogbill, willie weeks, george porter, chuck rainey, james jamerson, tommy mclure....does anyone share the same passion?? too me this is proper bass playing...i know that there are players who take the bass to new levels every day....but to me my bass heroes are why i wanted to pick up the bass....does the bass lose its role at times? or am i just an old stick in the mud? i listen to some modern players and i cant help but think theyve lost the plot....please dont crucify me its just my view....even the so called great jaco often leaves me cold...if you havnt heard some of the above guys check them out they too me really are the biz....cheers bob.[/quote] Those guys (and a few others) are the foundation for everything that comes afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesman Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 [quote name='Jam' post='1074117' date='Jan 1 2011, 02:06 AM']Would you recommend that over Standing in the Shadows of Motown?[/quote] both great books....just standing in the shadows....isnt in tab.....shame...but some good biography notes on arguably the greatest bassist of all time....just wish i could play that good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I'd add Duck Dunn's book: 'What Duck Dunn' into the mix here too ('33 transcribed R&B classics as played by bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn') [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='1074478' date='Jan 1 2011, 04:14 PM']No, both are essential [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesman Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 [quote name='BurritoBass' post='1074055' date='Dec 31 2010, 11:07 PM']I could add a bunch more to the original post but yes, love that old school vibe [/quote] please do im always interested in this type of music....the guy from curtis mayfield springs to mind....lucky scott lee??? correct me....as i cant remember his name? bob babbit plus others who i cant remember names of....cheers bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesman Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 [quote name='Platypus' post='1074537' date='Jan 1 2011, 05:19 PM']I'd add Duck Dunn's book: 'What Duck Dunn' into the mix here too ('33 transcribed R&B classics as played by bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn')[/quote] it did go out of stock at one point....but would like a copy at sometime....cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I had to get my copy from Amazon US site, took a while to come through (cost was about £25 all in), though was worth it Amazon Uk have a used copy here for £13.60: [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/0970138903/ref=dp_olp_used_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=used"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/0...;condition=used[/url] [quote name='bluesman' post='1074547' date='Jan 1 2011, 05:27 PM']it did go out of stock at one point....but would like a copy at sometime....cheers.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesman Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 [quote name='Platypus' post='1074557' date='Jan 1 2011, 05:39 PM']I had to get my copy from Amazon US site, took a while to come through (cost was about £25 all in), though was worth it Amazon Uk have a used copy here for £13.60: [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/0970138903/ref=dp_olp_used_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=used"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/0...;condition=used[/url][/quote] thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 [quote name='Platypus' post='1074537' date='Jan 1 2011, 05:19 PM']I'd add Duck Dunn's book: 'What Duck Dunn' into the mix here too ('33 transcribed R&B classics as played by bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn')[/quote] Available from [url="http://www.bassisbodacious.com/"]Bass is Bodacious[/url]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Good shout! [quote name='EssentialTension' post='1074597' date='Jan 1 2011, 06:22 PM']Available from [url="http://www.bassisbodacious.com/"]Bass is Bodacious[/url].[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 [quote name='obbm' post='1074089' date='Jan 1 2011, 12:43 AM']Yes I like this music however for thoose that were there, like me, was Soul Music, not R&B. 60's R&B was the Stones, the Yardbirds, The Pretty Things, The Downliners Sect, etc, etc.[/quote] I agree with that. I thought i was just about to leave this world when i noticed this... [b]"Amazon.co.uk: Girls Aloud - [u]R&B & Soul Music[/u]"[/b]... Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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