Bilbo Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 With all the whizz-bang gunslingers out there playing bass, I just wanted to give credit to the guys who play their Jazz slow and with consideration. Few can say as much with so little as Charlie Haden and Steve Swallow. Deep notes and [i]deep[/i] notes. Kudos also to Jim Hall, Thelonious Monk, Stan Tracy, Bill Frissel and Paul Motian; musicians with real depth to their playing and who never chose to hide behind a flurry of notes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I like deep flurries of notes and [i]deep[/i] flurries of notes. Other than that: subscribed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I'm trying to think of something clever to say in reply, Bilbo. But I can't other than; wise words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I would also add Paul Chambers to that list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest markinthegreen Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Im so with you on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Liked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 No examples for those of us who aren't familiar with the names mentioned?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Try this for a wonderful example of tasteful playing by Charlie Haden (RIP) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f92FliQ-V6g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Oh yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) The problem with a lot of these supposedly tasteful jazz guys is that they are just too quiet and too slow. Especially on double bass , you can't hear what they are playing most of the time so they could be getting away with murder , and sometimes what people attribute to being classy restraint is just laziness. In most cases, I would suggest that they need to pull their finger out, get a bigger amp and get shredding. Edited July 27, 2014 by Dingus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) I quite like Avishai Cohen - [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4kc0Aby2vA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4kc0Aby2vA[/url] Though he can play fast too when the moment suits - [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTfrZ8YX5-0[/media] Love the sound he gets from the Jazz bass Edited July 27, 2014 by ambient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1406481616' post='2511815'] In most cases, I would suggest that they need to pull their finger out, get a bigger amp and get shredding. [/quote] Tit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 The slowest tune I ever heard was by Marc Johnson on his second Bass Desire LP 'Second Sight'. That track was called 'Sweet Soul'. The tempo is geological. Steve Swallow's tune 'Away' from John Scofield's 'Quiet' album is another sublime offering. Charlie Haden? Try 'For All We Know' or 'Where Can I Go Without You' off his duo album with Keith Jarrett (Jasmine - 'One Day I'll Fly Away' is another gem)) or the Rejoicing LP with Pat Metheny (Lonely Woman). No flash, just pure music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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