#Jazz Bassists

[jazzdailyblog]

Dave Young: Canada's Jazz Bass Virtuoso

Introduction: Dave Young is one of Canada’s most respected jazz bassists, celebrated for his rich tone, impeccable technique, and ability to seamlessly blend classical and jazz traditions. Born eighty-five years ago today on January 29, 1940, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Young has left an indelible mark on the jazz world, working with legends such as Oscar Peterson, Lenny Breau, and Kenny Barron. His…

[fairyofshampgyu]

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

[didierleclair]

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

[thepastprotracted]

Ray Brown

[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.”

[tworacoonsinabunnysuit]

It’s baby’s Birthday Today!

Happy Trevor Dunn’s Day to all of those who celebrate!

Ways you can celebrate:

* Listen to a Jazz band that sounds like they threw the drummer down a flight of stairs

* Complain about the fact that he does not smile near enough in pictures

* Listen to Left with nothing, because he could absolutely had sang that whole album, but he decided to give us just this song (YAS, Queen! Give us nothing one song)

[jazzandother-blog]

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

photo by Roberto Cifarelli

[glfc2112]

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

[jazzdailyblog]

The Unconventional Genius of Malachi Favors: A Journey Through Avant-Garde Jazz

Introduction: Malachi Favors was a jazz musician who never sought the spotlight but whose contributions were fundamental to the evolution of avant-garde jazz. Best known as the bassist for the Art Ensemble of Chicago, Favors’ work went beyond the conventional boundaries of jazz, pushing the envelope in ways that continue to influence musicians today. His life and career were marked by a…

[womantoday]

Amina Scott

[meczee]

jazz band series .. the bassist

[roncarterjazz]

I am often asked what advice I have for aspiring bassists… The two most important recommendations I can make are to practice diligently and listen carefully. 

It is also essential to practice with a purpose in mind. Your practice time should not be spent on “noodling.” Know what you are working on and focus on that. If you aren’t sure where to start, chords are always a good choice. Get a solid grasp on your chords so you can understand how your notes will fit in with the notes of others. Listen to the music you want to play and study it with this in mind. 

When you land your first gig, leave your ego at home and bring a second set of ears to the gig. Make sure you know the form and keys of the songs you’ll be playing. Know when to stop soloing, read the room. Dress your best so you feel your best and get in the right mindset. And remember, every gig is an opportunity to learn.

My complete roadmap for bassists looking to take the stage is in my Ron Carter Library under the title “Blueprint for the Working Jazz Bassist.” For those of you not quite there yet, “Comprehensive Bass Method” will be the place to start. There’s much more to explore, however, including my online masterclasses with Open Studio and tonebase… I invite you to explore what I have to offer on my website,  www dot Ron Carter Jazz dot com.

Photo by Pete Coco.

[iwanttobepersephone]

I'm getting ready for band and there's jazz kids who are very clearly trying to convince me to join jazz without saying anything

"Yeah I just feel like jazz festival would have been so much better with a BASSIST" (side eye to me plugging my bass into the amp)

"I can only imagine how it would have felt with two good percussionist and Chase on BASS"

[insectappreciator]

don't understand the bassist neglect in today's world. bassists are hot*

[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?