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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
foxtrot
211 posts
 
Geddy Lee, his technical knowledge is incredible and he can sing at the same time which is not an easy task at all.
jfz
570 posts
 
Also Dave Holland
mrlabguy
44 posts
 
Victor Wooten "Show of Hands" has the most talent IMO.
quantumavman
20 posts
 
James Jamison of Motown fame is king. He's played on most Motown classics and is considered the "bass player's bass player". Even Geddy Lee and other rockers pay great tribute to him and his work, which, were compositional masterpieces in themselves. Also, Nathan East and Abraham Laboriel. These guys played on many of the who's who in pop music but are not talked about much because they play in the shadow of many great musicians. For an example listen to Abe's work on "New Frontier" on Donald Fagen's "The Nightfly" album. Clean, dynamic, expressive and groovin'. For jazz? Ron Carter. Ask the artists at Blue Note why.

-Dean
richardmr
90 posts
 
In terms of commanding the stage, I would go with Jaco. He's one of those guys you couldn't take your eyes off of.

Lee Skylar is amazingly solid.

Rufas Reid stands out.

Walter Booker is overlooked.

Amin Ali's avant-funk is great.
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