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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
keneallyfan
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I was talking about Patrick O'Hearn and Scott Thunes...
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boa2
1,551 posts
 
I was talking about Patrick O'Hearn and Scott Thunes...
...and Arthur Barrow.
henryhk
648 posts
 
Some that seem to have not mentioned so far after a quick scan...

Michael Manring
Gary Willis
Paul McCartney (give him his dues..Come Together!)
rockadanny
1,226 posts
 
Normally I don't want to hear the bass player, just notice if he's gone. But there are exceptions:

1. Scott LaFaro - because he is the greatest, most musical, most expressive, most talented player there ever was.

2. Thomas Yearsley (formerly with The Paladins) - excellent player and songwriter, but mostly for his live playing: the most facially expressive person I'd ever seen perform. He is a riot to watch. You go, Thomas!

3. "Pistol" Pete Midtgard (Frantic Flatops; Twistin' Tarantulas) - he can rock (play and sing/holler) like no other. Plays and sings his guts out. He'll beat yer ears with his doghouse bass and switch-blade voice, then kick yer ass in the parking lot if warranted.
robm321
932 posts
 
I wish everyone described things like you Rockadanny. It helps me understand. lol
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