[Syan25]

One can see why - such musicality.

 

[Syan25]

 

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[melomaniac]

heard a christian mcbride solo piece the other day at "THE show" - but forgot to verify the name of the recording. does anyone here know which CD that might be?

 

[andyalfa]

+1 for John Entwistle. Incidentally, he may have been regarded as the most accomplished musician in the band, but when asked to describe John's playing, Roger Daltry replied LOUD".
 
I did a quick search, and found no mention of Norman Watt-Roy of The Blockheads. Seen close up, his playing on Rhythm Stick is mesmerising.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB00GTgyxMk&feature=related
 
I always had a soft spot for Mark King of Level 42 too. Saw them recently and he’s quicker than ever. Other electric bass players who deserve a mention are Aston “Familyman” Barret, of The Wailers and my bass playing hero and all round diamond geezer, Jah Wobble Dig the groove man.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIztO3YrB_k
 
As for upright virtuosos, +1 for Christian McBride. (check out Fingerpainting: The Music of Herbie Hancock recorded with Mark Whitfield, Nicholas Payton). Also, I feel I ought to mention Danny Thomson, long time sidekick of the late John Martyn, who also played in the folk fusion band Pentangle, many years ago. A guy I saw play a solo on Jools Holland one time is Jake Erwin of Hot Club of Cowtown. Cracking upright slap bass.

 

[Syan25]

McBride is another of my favorites - and I've seen him live twice....oh yeah...he can play and some...

 

[Acrog]

No list of greatest bassist is complete without Garry Karr. Simply a master.

 

[hendrixfan]

I think that Pino Palladino is a really good bass player.

 

[Syan25]

I'll check out his stuff- I guess youtube will have some...

 

[JadeEast]

Eddie Gomez.
Great feel and emotion with Bill Evans and can hold it down
 

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[Syan25]

I've mostly had exposure to Gomez through Chick Corea's recordings but the video above is another testament to his glorious playing.

 

[melomaniac]

EG also authored a pretty good book for bass players, I used to have it on my music stand...
 
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I've mostly had exposure to Gomez through Chick Corea's recordings but the video above is another testament to his glorious playing.

 

 

[Syan25]

Cool - tks for the post!

 

[tattoou2]

Jaco, Charlie Haden, and Mr. Mingus.