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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
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marakanetz
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I've started practicing bass and find Chris Squire a great bassist. He supplies solid fundamentals of music and great bass melody. He's one of the best to follow after when learning.
achilles
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Chris Squire is the only bass player I know of whose bass line I notice. Somehow he's contributing to the melody. I couldn't tell you what other bass players are doing; somehow they're more hidden in the mix. I don't know if it's Chris' effects or if he's playing higher notes, but he's easier to hear and more a part of the song than most bass players.
edorr
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I have to go with Stanley Clarke.
chatta
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I agree...Paul McCartney was a great bassist and a songwriter. If you have a chance listen to "Nowhere Man" and you can see how great he was.
isochronism
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Back when I cared to own television, a few years ago, I happened to scroll to a music award program. Maybe mtv awards... Jack Black (actor) was at the podium. He (introduces) says " Paul McCartney is here". Paul stands, and receives applause, etc. Then Jack says " now I will introduce the best bassist in the world, my father in law, Charlie Hayden"! Jack Black dissed a Beatle! Anyone remember this one?
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