Bilbo Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I was looking at Jazz on the 'tube last night and came across a series of about 8 Jaco videos where he is being filmed in informal conversation with somebody; I'm not altogether sure who it is but the quality of the film and the interviewing is really poor. He is clearly unwell and mentally very fragile. You can really get a sense of the extent of his alleged manic depression (I am no expert). Interesting to watch for those who want to know what was happening as he approached the end of his life. He makes some lucid points amongst all the b***sh*t (from all parties). Slags off McLaughlin ('the guy will never swing') I can't post a link in work but will try later if I get the chance. Worth a look if you are interested. The link is to the first of 8 videos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 He didn't really mince his words when it came to what he thought of people. Disregarding his mental state towards the end of his life, his general attitude should have added up to someone I really don't like, but nonetheless he remains one of my favourite bass players. Great, great bass player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Sounds morbid but i would really like to see any footage of the man chatting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumelow Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Ive seen this clip linked somewhere on talkbass before. Its strange, he really is rambling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Not sure about the John McLaughlin comment though. Early on (i.e. the Extrapolation album) he definitely swung, and if his rythmic feel changed later on it was probably a stylistic choice rather than a deficiency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxpop Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Please send a link....... thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panamonte Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 [quote name='Beer of the Bass' post='1252570' date='Jun 1 2011, 12:19 PM']Not sure about the John McLaughlin comment though. Early on (i.e. the Extrapolation album) he definitely swung, and if his rythmic feel changed later on it was probably a stylistic choice rather than a deficiency.[/quote] Ditto his playing with Miles Davis on 'Jack Johnson' - swing city! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 [quote name='Beer of the Bass' post='1252570' date='Jun 1 2011, 12:19 PM']Not sure about the John McLaughlin comment though. Early on (i.e. the Extrapolation album) he definitely swung, and if his rythmic feel changed later on it was probably a stylistic choice rather than a deficiency.[/quote] And he was so much better for leaving swing behind. That whole swing feel is just so tired and done to death. His wild fusion feel of later years was so much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 Something else cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathy Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 The bassline still sounds like Jaco - Even on a keyboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassninja Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Good shout, Bilbo. I'd no idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 looks like he's havin fun to me. what was he using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Bilbo, just want to say that this thread is great to see (despite it's rather raw subject matter). There have been a lot of awfully boring threads popping up on basschat recently, but this is both relevant and engaging. First thread in a long time that has made me feel like my spare time (and lesson gaps) have been well spent! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I don't know about "clearly unwell", I think clearly pissed sums that clip up pretty well. He's acting like I did last Friday night after half a bottle of Famous Grouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 [quote name='lettsguitars' post='1253298' date='Jun 1 2011, 11:02 PM']looks like he's havin fun to me. what was he using?[/quote] I think it's a Yamaha DX7, atop some sort of grand piano. That [i]was[/i] what you meant, wasn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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