Weather Report - River People

**Mark Wilson** · #1 07-12-2008, 12:42 PM

This is one of the tunes that REALLY changed the way I play.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=l8fPVuK4DLw&feature=related

Incase you don't know the tune, or haven't seen the video, check this out!
Jaco plays this RIPPING groove at about 4:00. Just kills me every time.

rhix · #2 07-12-2008, 04:20 PM

It's a seriously cool line, good to practice your octaves and finger endurance.

rarisgod · #3 07-12-2008, 10:36 PM

On the studio recording, does Jaco play the opening line on bass? It's hard to tell imo :S

**Mark Wilson** · #4 07-12-2008, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rarisgod

On the studio recording, does Jaco play the opening line on bass? It's hard to tell imo :S

I believe he does the 2nd or 3rd time.

Davo-London · #5 07-13-2008, 04:47 PM

Octave repeats will be much more consistent on fretted. Jaco makes the right choice. What is amazing is how consistent Jaco's tone is, regardless of whether he is playing fretted or fretless.

Davo