Chuck Rainey...just jaw dropping

[liquid sunshine]

I read some where he played on dancing machine by the jackson five, if that is true it's one on my favorites of his.

[JAUQO III-X]

Originally Posted by AJ Brown

Sweet! What's the timeline?

At this point I couldn't say.

Originally Posted by AJ Brown

My top Rainey tunes are:

1) Kid Charlemagne
2) Josie
3) S&S Theme Song
4) Rock Steady

They were included.

[colcifer]

Originally Posted by JimK

"Glamour Profession" is Anthony Jackson.

And what a job he did!

[Hankenstein]

Originally Posted by JAUQO III-X

For the last couple of years I've been working on a book on some of Chucks most pivotal Bass lines(over 30)transcribed that will feature footnotes on the lines and what they mean to me.the book is finally close to completion.and this book was done with Chucks blessings.

Chuck does have a band that played out quite a bit the last few years,mostly in Texas.

Wow! let us know when it's available. I've transcribed a bunch of his lines myself. My absolute favorite player. Some of my favorite work of his is with Quincy Jones - Smackwater Jack!

I had the opportunity to take a lesson with the man a few years ago when I was just picking up the bass again after 25 years off. A true gentleman. What he imparted still resonates on a daily basis.

[JAUQO III-X]

Originally Posted by Hankenstein

A true gentleman.

That he is.

[winston]

Looking forward to seeing those transcriptions! Growing up in the 70s/80s I always loved the Sanford & Son theme ("The Streetbeater"). Chuck's so funky!

Also I remember the "Chuck Rainey Complete Electric Bass Method" books. I didn't work all the way through them, but they had some very useful tips. He did a few columns for Guitar Player Magazine - see pages 36-38 that explored his innovative techniques.

[dougjwray]

Here's one off the beaten track:
Rainey with Larry Coryell and Billy Cobham backing the Native American jazz tenor saxophonist Jim Pepper on his treatment of a traditional chant, "Witchitai-to" (from 1971). I've always loved the melody and Pepper's solo is spinechilling-- to me, at least.

Jim Pepper Witchitai-to - YouTube


And, because it's been mentioned a couple of times, here's Rainey on Aretha's version of Stevie Wonder's "Until You Come Back to Me." Both Aretha and Rainey are absolutely spectacular on this one.

Aretha Franklin - Until You Come Back To Me - YouTube

[India_Sierra]

I remember seeing Chuck on a Hot Licks instructional tape years ago. His tone was great, he was using a Warwick Streamer Stage 2. I studied that tape for a few hours!

[bigscore1000]

Did Chuck also play on Cheryl Lynn's "Got To Be Real"

[Randy Newton]

Originally Posted by bigscore1000

Did Chuck also play on Cheryl Lynn's "Got To Be Real"

nope it's David Shields

[foundation]

Chuck is truly one of the most gracious, warm and remarkable people I have ever had the privilege of meeting.

[Lichtaffen]

I just found these great interviews with Chuck on Youtube. It seems the guys from Xotic Guitars did the interviews and they are very well done. There are 5 in this series and here is the link to the first one. This one features him doing a new track in the studio. The other 4 are interviews and he gets in depth. The other 4 come up in the sidebar on Youtube.

Chuck Rainey Interview

Enjoy.

[SlingBass4]

Chuck is without peer when it comes to 'playing for the song'. He's a encyclopedia of those that have gone before...giving him insight to work his magic as only he can do. I use the word 'artist' very sparingly, but he's at the top of my list of bassists deserving of that type of iconic distinction. Add to all that he's extremely normal and gracious (listening Jeff B.?) when in the company of others. I've spoken with him and exchanged a few emails. It remains an honor to experience, in any form, the command of and love of music he and only a few bass brothers possess.

[chanson]

Chuck is a monster player. One of my biggest inspirations. He always reminds me to serve the song, not my ego. I think the idea of a book of his basslines would be sweet, I'd pick it up most definitely. Is it whole songs, or just signature basslines?

[JAUQO III-X]

Originally Posted by chanson

Is it whole songs, or just signature basslines?

Whole songs.

[chanson]

Awesome! Looking forward to that.

[midbass]

How many pro players can play Rainey's lines the way he originally played them?

[JAUQO III-X]

Here's Chuck live in Japan.


Chuck Rainey with musicians in Japan - Live 2 - YouTube

Chuck Rainey with musicians in Japan - Live3 - YouTube

[FrettyBassGirl]

Brilliant!

And there is a book available with a DVD and music, it's green sorry don't know the name. Probably google it.