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?
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Anyone remember the scene from Spinal Tap where they were all playing bass? lololol
I agree with so many names in this thread, but I'm shocked that Rocco Prestia is only mentioned once. He is one of Jaco's main influences. One of the true innovators of the electric bass.

I love all the love that Chris Squire and Tony Levin get here.