Burns-bass Posted January 7, 2019 Author Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Frank Blank said: How did I omit this! Duh. Also the bass playing on Alternating Currents by Denys Baptiste is a particular fave at the moment. Just listening to this at work now - what a tone Ray Brown gets out of that bass... (I should point out I'm listening to Night Train) Edited January 7, 2019 by Burns-bass 1 Quote
BassPhil Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 Anything by Acker Bilk or Kenny Ball for more Trad Jazz. Quote
Frank Blank Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Burns-bass said: I think jazz can appear something of an enigma until you understand it (not that I'm saying you don't - merely I personally didn't appreciate it until I understood the theory). I don’t think it has to be understood, in fact I think this is a thing that stops people from listening initially, that they are frightened that Jazz has to be engaged with on an intellectual level. If you dig it then great, if you don’t, no worries but I think the appreciation of Jazz purely on a dig it or don’t level is as important as understanding it. My Mum *spits* had no musical ability or theoretical understanding of Jazz but she turned me on to Brubeck, Ellington, Miles Davis loads of stuff. Edited January 7, 2019 by Frank Blank 1 Quote
Frank Blank Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 25 minutes ago, Burns-bass said: Winning the internet so far. Thanks for the list Frank, I'll use this as the basis and keep adding. My pleasure Sir, loads of good suggestions from the other folk here too, it’s all excellent stuff. Quote
Frank Blank Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, Burns-bass said: Just listening to this at work now - what a tone Ray Brown gets out of that bass... We are not worthy *bows* Quote
Burns-bass Posted January 7, 2019 Author Posted January 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, Frank Blank said: I don’t think it has to be understood, in fact I think this is a thing that stops people from listening initially, that they are frightened that Jazz has to be engaged with on an intellectual level. Listen, if you dig it then great, if you don’t, no worries but I think the appreciation of Jazz purely on a dig it or don’t level is as important as understanding it. My Mum *spits* had no musical ability or theoretical understanding of Jazz but she turned me on to Brubeck, Ellington, Miles Davis loads of stuff. Interesting. I was the opposite you see - until I could understand what was happening I never really got it. Now I do, and really love it. We can carry on this chat when I come and pick up that AER amp 🙂 Quote
Frank Blank Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 Just now, Burns-bass said: Interesting. I was the opposite you see - until I could understand what was happening I never really got it. Now I do, and really love it. We can carry on this chat when I come and pick up that AER amp 🙂 Sure thing! Quote
jrixn1 Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 30 minutes ago, Burns-bass said: the iconic recorded versions of classic jazz standards you may be asked to play on a session (and be expected to know) Particularly if singers are involved, you'll do well to be familiar with the American Songbook. A crash course would be to listen to Ella's records all with the similar name: "Ella Fitzgerald Sings the [Gershwin/Cole Porter/etc...] Song Book". 1 Quote
jacko Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 Paul Chambers - Bass on Top. Paul's solo album recorded while he was playing in the miles davis quintet but with a different bunch of musicians. 1 Quote
knirirr Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) 22 hours ago, Burns-bass said: While I love the sound of the electric bass, these have to be records that feature an upright.. This is one to keep for yourself, then ;-): Jimmy Heath, The Gap Sealer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m1aAFJK8EE There have been some excellent ones mentioned already, but just in case, here are some more with double bass which might perhaps be of interest: Grant Green, Matador: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41CEdVrCisQ&list=OLAK5uy_kZaA66OI6CbN2F4yOFoXtKTU703gOPs-g Wes Montgomery, Full House: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP1Bw0wKZtU Gerry Mulligan, What Is There To Say: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSR1sfaSQE8&index=5&list=PLoWjNId-4Pl7lvvzIY5iyXqDsjlsmIZAY Lee Morgan, Search For The New Land: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUYnnziZYDU&list=OLAK5uy_mDQUijgzKgU6RAxMSj-sJqwkrc8Y0cT_w Bobby Hutcherson, Stick-Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVubNyQmNYU&list=OLAK5uy_kogSSPI73YQanAKstx_NTOQMUtOvGDY8Y (esp. "Verse") Edited January 8, 2019 by knirirr Added album names. Quote
paul_5 Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 I picked up a massive compilation of Paul Chambers’ work on Amazon mp3 for a couple of quid that’s well worth a listen. Min addition to what’s already been suggested I’d go for: Songs for distingue lovers - Billie Holiday Oscar Peterson meets Louis Armstrong Both amazing albums with great performances and really clear mixes; perfect for detailed listening or transcription. Quote
Aidan63 Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 SuperBass2, Ray Brown, Christian McBride, John Clayton Wood, Brian Bromberg Quote
lowdown Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) Ray Brown. So much recorded and live material out there, it's hard to know where to start. A master of feel, chops, phrasing and with a killer tone. Makes the Upright swing for fun. Edited January 7, 2019 by lowdown 2 Quote
timhiggins Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 Frank Blank's list does it for me i would also add Miles Davis's Milestones and Bags Groove plus this 2 Quote
GuyR Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) Anything featuring Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen. A perfect example is "Jeg gik mig ud en sommerdag" from "the eternal traveller" It is my favourite passage of music featuring a bass. sadly, I can't post a link from this device Edited January 7, 2019 by GuyR 1 Quote
TheRev Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 For a modern take on the classic bass-piano-drums jazz trio, check out E.S.T and GoGo Penguin. 2 Quote
Old Man Riva Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 To add to Frank’s list and other excellent additions on the thread I’d argue a passionate case for Gerry Mulligan & Chet Baker ‘Carnegie Hall Concert’ (features Ron Carter on bass). Song for Strayhorn is one of my favourite pieces of music of any genre. Stunning. 2 Quote
Frank Blank Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 1 hour ago, GuyR said: Anything featuring Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen. A perfect example is "Jeg gik mig ud en sommerdag" from "the eternal traveller" It is my favourite passage of music featuring a bass. sadly, I can't post a link from this device Allow me... Quote
project_c Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 Agree with Frank’s list above, I would add Walkin by Miles Davis just for Solar, and Page One by Joe Henderson for Recorda Me. 2 Quote
TrevorR Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 Some amazing suggestions so far. As a practical note. For a newbie there are some amazing compilations out there going dead cheap because the age of many of these classics makes their licensing cheap and easy. A quick skim of Amazon and iTunes threw up these... https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/the-jazz-album/1113064945 https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/the-very-best-of-jazz-50-unforgettable-tracks-remastered/539446930 https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/the-no-1-latin-jazz-album-ever/552348564 https://www.amazon.co.uk/No-1-Jazz-Album-Various-Artists/dp/B000024U2A There’s a lifetime of learning and jazz appreciation in just those! And change from 30 odd quid! Plus a good way to find out what styles of jazz float your boat! 1 Quote
Graham Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 21 hours ago, ForestPoetry said: Ralph Towner - Solstice : the first proper foray I made into more experimental jazz outside of your Kind of Blue, Somethin' Else etc. The opening track swept me away from the first note. Like the rest of this list, it was and still is really unlike anything I've ever heard. Thought I'd give this one a try, holy moly what a record, just superb - I'm totally captivated. One thing I'm finding very interesting is the influence I can hear it's had - directly or indirectly - on some of the heavy music I typically listen to. 2 Quote
Graulges Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 The Modern Jazz Quartet perhaps The Complete Last Concert? Quote
dlloyd Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 22 hours ago, Frank Blank said: Kind of Blue - Miles Davis Birth of the Cool - Miles Davis Time Out - The Dave Brubeck Quartet Brilliant Corners - Thelonious Monk Return to Forever - Chick Corea The Shape of Jazz to Come - Ornette Coleman Ellington at Newport - Duke Ellington Getz/Gilberto - Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto Mingus Ah Um - Charles Mingus Saxophone Colossus - Sonny Rollins Somethin' Else - Cannonball Adderley Speak No Evil - Wayne Shorter Maiden Voyage - Herbie Hancock Out to Lunch - Eric Go - Dexter Gordon This list ^ Add: Moanin' - Art Blakey Django - Joe Pass Miles Smiles - Miles Davis Round About Midnight - Miles Davis... in fact all of the late 50s - early 60s Miles albums Duke Ellington & John Coltrane Blue Train... too many 1 Quote
tedmanzie Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 I would be very happy with these on my desert island 🏝️ > Herbie Hancock - Speak Like A Child Herbie Hancock - Takin' Off Bill Evans - Everybody Digs Bill Evans Bill Evans - Waltz For Debby John Coltrane - Giant Steps John Coltrane - A Love Supreme Miles Davis - Kind Of Blue Duke Ellington / Charlie Mingus / Max Roach - Money Jungle Grant Green - Matador Don Patterson - The Exciting New Organ Of Don Patterson* * not famous like the others but a personal favourite! marvel at the way Don plays fantastic walking bass with his left hand while improvising on his organ with his right 😜 1 Quote
dlloyd Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 A neat trick is to get the Aebersold playalongs and hit Spotify for the classic versions of the tracks. Volume 54 and 70 are good places to start (volume 1 and 24 are usually cited as the best places to start, but that's more for soloists). Quote
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