The best "Bass" tone

papajune · #1 11-15-2007, 07:42 PM

only in context of a full group, not really soloist, but more the best all around bass sound that fits well into most typical ensemble situations.

Jazzdogg · #2 11-15-2007, 08:44 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-hxxG5M1qI

If the YouTube clip, above, is representative of Pino's tone, I'd select Pino or Jamerson in a group context from the choices offered. Although the group and kind of music they are playing cannot be ignored, I see Jaco and Wooten as having distinct sounds that may not fit in as wide a variety of contexts.

alfredpunkjazz · #3 11-15-2007, 09:24 PM

Pino. Why? he has a ton of different sounds to choose, he just plays them.

Of course, Jamerson it's a close second.

Jaco and Wooten are great, but as it has been said, they can't fit every style.

Mojo-Man · #4 11-16-2007, 10:39 AM

From those four.
PINO.
His tone fits in many styles of music.
Jaco had a killer "live' tone.