#Jazz Bassists

[jazzdailyblog]

Ray Drummond: The Bulldog of Jazz Bass

Introduction: When discussing the finest jazz bassists, Ray Drummond stands out as a true giant. Known for his versatile style and masterful technique, Drummond has carved out an extraordinary career as a performer, composer, and educator. Over the decades, he has lent his rich, resonant bass tone to countless recordings, collaborated with an astonishing array of jazz luminaries, and nurtured…

[fairyofshampgyu]

Getting rejected from an audition sucks guys I’m actually really sad rn ☹️☹️👎

[didierleclair]

CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE, FUNKY, JAZZY. A GREAT BASS PLAYER.

[jazz-bazz]

doing things like this scares me so much 😭

but hiya peeps! im starting a kofi for bass tabs that i worked out myself 😬 disclaimer : im not saying theyre 100% accurate but theyre as close as i could get them

this wont matter to most people here but i figure why not 😭

so far theres only The Void and Pine Barrens, but im gonna slowly add more (slowly bcs i kinda already forgot what i played… but i do have my chicken scratch notes to help me so theres that)

if theres any specific one you want me to speedrun or smth send me a message and ill try to do it as fast as i can! unless i used youtube tabs, in that case i will redirect you to the exact one i used (full list of the songs are on my instagram)

[flufflecat]

back to sketching more bill fashion designs ⚠️

[novella-b]

COMING SOON

hey so i’ve been working hard at writing a fanfic and i’m looking to release it as soon as tomorrow! it would mean the absolute world if you would consider checking it out! stay tuned 👀

genre: band au (non magical)

ships: wolfstar, jily, dorlene, frank x alice

tropes/themes: mutual pining, found family, rivals, rock star, lovers in denial, redemption, road trip

quotes:

“another son of Dionysus blinded by his indulgences.”

“wars should be fought for him and sacrifices performed in his honour.”

“the moon is pretty and so are you.”

“perhaps he’d spend the rest of his life running from those wild horses.”

[thepastprotracted]

Ray Brown

[jazzandother-blog]

American bass player & composer Marcus Miller live at The Umbria Jazz Festival 2016.

photo by Roberto Cifarelli

[thisnoise]

RIP Andy Rourke.

[timmurleyart]

Pig pen on the double bass. 🎻🎵🎄

[glfc2112]

Geddy looks very much at peace. He looks very zen.

[jazzdailyblog]

Ben Allison: A Trailblazer in Modern Jazz

Introduction: Ben Allison, born fifty-eight years ago today on November 17, 1966, in New Haven, Connecticut, stands out as one of the most innovative and influential figures in modern jazz. As a bassist, composer, producer, bandleader, and educator, Allison has consistently pushed the boundaries of jazz, blending diverse influences and creating music that is both deeply personal and widely…

[meczee]

jazz band series .. the bassist

[not-your-asian-fantasy]

This woman is from my hometown. She played bass in my partner’s first band and last year she won a Grammy!

Linda May Han Oh

[culturalappreciator]

RIP to jazz legend & bassist,

Richard Davis (1930-2023)

Richard Davis- Way Out West [Full Album] (1977/1980)

NEA Jazz Masters: Richard Davis (2014)

[book-ishgirl]

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