Precision Basses In Jazz

[spongebob]

I was indulging in a bit of Mahavishnu Orchestra earlier today, and it got me thinking. Both Rick Laird and Ralphe Armstrong both used P-basses in a Jazz (rock) setting.

I was trying to think of other 'Jazz' bassists who opt for a P over a J....Paul Jackson on 'Headhunters'?

Couldn't think of any more! Anyone else?

[LukeFRC]

some jazz players don't even play fenders. I know shocking eh?

[Len_derby]

Andrew McKinney, who is a member of this forum, plays a Precision with the James Taylor Quartet.

[dmz]

Percy Jones used a fretless Precision on the first two Brand X studio albums - Unorthodox Behaviour and Moroccan Roll. He used one on the live album - Livestock - as well. Buy them all cause they're frickin brilliant ! If you don't have anything with Percy on it I'd recommend him very highly. Be aware that he will melt you brain though.......

[EskimoBassist]

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1344964185' post='1771748']
some jazz players don't even play fenders. I know shocking eh?
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Get out! What is this heresy??

[mckendrick]

[size=4]The very great Francis "Rocco" Prestia, Tower Of Power.[/size]

[size=4]Tell me that's not jazz.[/size]

[drTStingray]

Colin Hodkinson - Back Door

Totally jazz/rock. Worth a listen............and will also melt your brain.

[drTStingray]

[quote name='dmz' timestamp='1344967325' post='1771804']
Percy Jones used a fretless Precision on the first two Brand X studio albums - Unorthodox Behaviour and Moroccan Roll. He used one on the live album - Livestock - as well. Buy them all cause they're frickin brilliant ! If you don't have anything with Percy on it I'd recommend him very highly. Be aware that he will melt you brain though.......
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Agreed - I saw them live in about 1979 - and he achieved this - but by this time with a Wal fretless - I never knew he played a Precision fretless. Incredible to think a jazz/rock band of this type were playing the same venues as the likes of Rose Royce, Funkadelic and Chic at this time in the UK.

Edited August 15, 2012 by drTStingray

[Lozz196]

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1344964185' post='1771748']
some jazz players don't even play fenders. I know shocking eh?
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Traitors!

[ikay]

A bit off topic but Chris Brubeck and his fretless Ric, another unlikely jazzer. Fabulous player

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EySQ2ei1NTA[/media]

Edited August 15, 2012 by ikay

[Cyrene]

Dave Holland on a P with Miles.

[spongebob]

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Dave Holland on a P with Miles.
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Good call!

[Cyrene]

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Good call!
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Why, thank you.
Just watched the IoW gig for the umpteenth time the other day.

[dmz]

Good call RE Colin Hodgkinson - top man !

He was melting people's brains in the early-mid 70's - Stanley Clarke was/is a big fan.