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Who's Your Favorite Bass Players; Why?

I like Paul Chambers for his groove and arco. Sam Jones for his Time. Rufus Reid becaues he taught me. Jaco because of the absolute passion. Christian McBride because he's the MAN righ now--and he's the director of the Brubeck Institute at the University of the Pacific, which is my Alma Mater; Ron Carter because of everything he's recorded; George Maraz because of his soul; Richard Davis because of his intensiity; Reggie Workman due to his authenticity; Lonnie Plaxico because of his work with he Jazz Messengers; Scott LaFaro--BECAUSE HE'S THE BEST! (Eddie Gomez and Chuck Isreal are cool, too!). Who're you 'un?
crazy4blues
kbarkamian
647 posts
 
Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath only mentioned once?
Tim Commerford of Rage Against the Machine not mentioned at all?

Both of these guys lay down the foundation of their bands. They're a bit like rhythm guitar players.

Rob Trujillo (current Metallica bassist) hasn't been mentioned either.

Others that have been mentioned -
Cliff Burton (hands down favorite) - YouTube "Cliff Burton For Whom the Bell Tolls" to see and hear this guy play. Everyone I showed it to couldn't believe what they saw.

Les Claypool - YouTube "Les Claypool Master of Puppetts"
Flea
John Paul Jones

Another not yet mentioned - Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead
stewie
187 posts
 
Jaco on Joni Mitchell's Hejira.
Arild Anderson
Gary Peacock on Keith Jarrett Trio Live at the Blue Note
Chris Squire on Close to the Edge
Jeff Berlin
bongofury
1,160 posts
 
kimo clark of the throwdowns
notec
407 posts
 
Laura Ballance of SUPERCHUNK fame. If you've ever seen her play live you know what I mean - her bounce around is better than a Box Furniture Co. D4A rack!
martykl
3,578 posts
 
Slightly OT, but related.

Richard Thompson has composed a song cycle call "Cabaret of Souls" that is designed to showcase the double bass skills of (unrelated) Danny Thompson. They are touring with a limited # of performances (LA on Nov 19). Fans of the instrument may want to investigate.

Marty
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