spongebob Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 some jazz players don't even play fenders. I know shocking eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Andrew McKinney, who is a member of this forum, plays a Precision with the James Taylor Quartet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmz Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 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....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskimoBassist Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1344964185' post='1771748'] some jazz players don't even play fenders. I know shocking eh? [/quote] Get out! What is this heresy?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckendrick Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 [size=4]The very great Francis "Rocco" Prestia, Tower Of Power.[/size] [size=4]Tell me that's not jazz.[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Colin Hodkinson - Back Door Totally jazz/rock. Worth a listen............and will also melt your brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 (edited) [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....... [/quote] 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1344964185' post='1771748'] some jazz players don't even play fenders. I know shocking eh? [/quote] Traitors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrene Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Dave Holland on a P with Miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 [quote name='Cyrene' timestamp='1345041960' post='1772754'] Dave Holland on a P with Miles. [/quote] Good call! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrene Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 [quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1345048584' post='1772874'] Good call! [/quote] Why, thank you. Just watched the IoW gig for the umpteenth time the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmz Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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