Required Viewing For The Consummate Anthony Jackson Fan

[Bernie Connors]

Here are some videos that, I believe, every Anthony Jackson fan should see and become familiar with. They accurately display his mastery of the instrument, his seemingly infinite knowledge of music, and why he is truly the maestro of bass guitar.

From Within - Michel Camilo

Waterways Flow Backward Again - Akiko Yano

Etude - Lee Ritenour

This is, of course, just a start. With a career like Anthony's, there are many examples of his work available. Please add your selections to this thread!

[SteveC]

These threads always make me want a 6 string....like I could ply any of that stuff anyway.

Nice to see he has short, stubby fingers like me.

[Art Araya]

beautiful chordal work in the tune with Akiko

[KJung]

Wonderful. I love that Calle 54 clip.

Here's another Ritenour.. not as much Anthony on camera, but smoking playing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb1vNzP8xZU

[Bernie Connors]

Originally Posted by KJung

Wonderful. I love that Calle 54 clip.

Here's another Ritenour.. not as much Anthony on camera, but smoking playing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb1vNzP8xZU

Another great video. I'm amazed by how cleanly Anthony plays those unison lines on that huge bass.

[bwest9]

That made my Saturday, thanks!

[Hoover]

Is it me (well, my interntz connexion) or is the audio & video out of sync on *both* those Ritenour clips? Realy frustrating to watch

...but sounds smokin' nonetheless.

[flypejose]

Originally Posted by KJung

Wonderful. I love that Calle 54 clip.

Here's another Ritenour.. not as much Anthony on camera, but smoking playing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb1vNzP8xZU

Fantastic playing as always!

Another brilliant piece:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L-fT1frCmo

[Bernie Connors]

Originally Posted by KJung

Wonderful. I love that Calle 54 clip.

Here's another Ritenour.. not as much Anthony on camera, but smoking playing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb1vNzP8xZU

The first time I saw that video, it really showed me the capabilities of the bass guitar. I wasn't familiar with Anthony's work and bought the Calle 54 DVD to find out what all the talk about this Anthony Jackson was all about. I've been a big fan ever since.

Here's a cut from one of the best trio's ever assembled; the late great Michel Petrucciani, Anthony Jackson and Steve Gadd. Unforunately, part of the track is missing but you'll dig what you hear.

Michel Petrucciani - Home

[DWBass]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03i8Z3LYnfQ

[KJung]

Originally Posted by Bernie Connors

The first time I saw that video, it really showed me the capabilities of the bass guitar. I wasn't familiar with Anthony's work and bought the Calle 54 DVD to find out what all the talk about this Anthony Jackson was all about. I've been a big fan ever since.

Here's a cut from one of the best trio's ever assembled; the late great Michel Petrucciani, Anthony Jackson and Steve Gadd. Unforunately, part of the track is missing but you'll dig what you hear.

Michel Petrucciani - Home

+1 I have that wonderful 'live in Japan' recording, or whatever it is called. That trio is one of the best examples of how an EB can swing in a legitate, relatively traditional jazz setting. Wonderful!

[Bernie Connors]

Originally Posted by KJung

+1 I have that wonderful 'live in Japan' recording, or whatever it is called. That trio is one of the best examples of how an EB can swing in a legitate, relatively traditional jazz setting. Wonderful!

Agreed. The 'Trio in Tokyo' album is a must-have. Anthony swings his tail off just like you said.

That's why I was frustrated with his debut album. I feel that album could have been a trio or quartet album and been way more than 'Interspirit' was. Don't get me wrong, AJ killed it in a large setting on 'One More Once' from Michel Camilo. But I think AJ really thrives in a smaller setting where his music has room to breathe.

[Joebone]

Killer stuff! Thanks, all...

[KJung]

Originally Posted by Bernie Connors

Agreed. The 'Trio in Tokyo' album is a must-have. Anthony swings his tail off just like you said.

That's why I was frustrated with his debut album. I feel that album could have been a trio or quartet album and been way more than 'Interspirit' was. Don't get me wrong, AJ killed it in a large setting on 'One More Once' from Michel Camilo. But I think AJ really thrives in a smaller setting where his music has room to breathe.

I made it through the first cut on Anthony's solo album (pretty burning but not particularly in a good way musically for me), and about half way through Footprints (tired sounding), and that was it for me.

[jerry]

From 1980, a rare solo after about 5 minutes in.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4sJ3...eature=related