#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.

[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.

[meczee]

jazz band series .. the bassist

[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…

[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

[freakquency96]

Filming my 3'rd jam session was a blast!

[b1lliesb1ues]

📸 William Benjamin

From Ron Carter in Instagram:

[novella-b]

THE FIC IS UP Y’ALL GET HYPED

“My name’s Remus Lupin,” he said in an accent that wasn’t entirely London. “I’m the last audition.”

The Marauders, a rock band on the rise, were in desperate need of a new bassist. After enduring hours and hours of mediocre auditions, drummer James Potter and frontman Sirius Black finally hear something worth their time.

Will the inexperienced Remus Lupin collapse under this newfound pressure or will he become the very thing to sew the frayed seams of, not only the band itself, but its tortured leader?