Here are some extracts from historical recordings, not necessarily well known, which were inspirational (and still are) for choosing bass.
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Jean Jacques Burnel«London Lady» The Stranglers |
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Norman Watt Roy«Hit me with your rhythm stick» Ian Dury & the Blockheads
7’ hit single (Stiff Records 1978) …and punk with funk. |
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James JamesonThe greatest…
«Little ole boy, Little Ole Girl» Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell |
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Larry Gales«Rhythm a ning» Thelonious Monk Quartet in London «Raise Four» Thelonious Monk Quartet |
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Ray BrownAs a toddler his dad used to hold him and play him like a double bass whilst listening to Ray Brown with Oscar Peterson! As a teenager, his dad watched «Jazz at the Gateway»on TV at night, the volume so high that his son couldn’t sleep. Gary finally gave in and joined his dad and his interest in jazz began «Jaybone» Milt Jackson & friends Lesson with Ray Brown : This lesson took place in April 1992 in Ray’s hotel room in Montparnasse Advice from Ray Brown :
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Red MitchellTranscription of Tony Fruscella «Simple isn’t easy» |
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Jean François Jenny ClarkAn extremely kind man, and demanding musically, he had 2 lessons with him in 1990, a wonderful example and inspiration for a young musician… «Scott» Unison solo album |
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George Mraz«Confirmation» Tommy Flanagan trio |
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Thierry BarbéHis classical teacher in Paris, he always stressed the importance of good technique and of keeping an open musical mind. «Misty» Thierry Barbé «Nomade» |
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Charlie HadenA masterclass in Bagnolet in 1989, Charlie made clear the importance of sound quality and of saying something deep with your instrument. «Anthropology» Art Pepper Artworks |
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Reggie Workman«Footprints» Advice from Reggie Workman :
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Mark Johnson“If there is someone lovelier than you” Enrico Pieranunzi Trio Advice from Mark Johnson :
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Gary Peacock«St Helens» Ralph Towner & Gary Peacock from «Oracle» Advice from Gary Peacock :
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Pierre Michelot«Willow weep for me» Dexter Gordon «Our man in Paris» Advice from Pierre Michelot :
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Henri Texier«Bitter homes and gardens» Advice from Henri Texier :
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Dave HollandHank Jones «Interface» Lesson with Dave Holland : This master class took place in Parthenay jazz festival in July 1992 Advice from Dave Holland :
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Riccardo del Fra«My Funny Valentine» Advice from Riccardo del Fra :
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John Brunton Sr (son père)Perdido St Blues My Blue Heaven His parents have always been very supportive in his musical development. His childhood memories are filled with the sounds of his dad’s clarinet and baritone saxophone. Advice from John Brunton Sr :
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