My bass "greatist list"

[JAUQO III-X]

Originally Posted by bassist15

Jaco had already been playing his fretless jazz bass since 1969/70 . So I really dont see where this all comes from.

Jaco may have been playing a fretless in 69/70 but when it was time for the audition from what Ralphe says in the interview it was he who had a fretless during his audition.

Originally Posted by Otso

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Ralphie was an awesome player (but where is he now?).

Ralphe Armstrong,one of the greatest groovers to ever pick up the electric Bass(he's an equally incredibly talented upright bassist as well)is doing just fine living in Detroit and still playing regularly.

If you're ever in Detroit stop by the famous Bakers keyboard lounge(on Livernois Ave) and chances are Ralph will be giving a killer performance.

Here's some Ralphe Armstrong.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=9ylW_RbNijQ

[zombywoof5050]

No mention of Peter Cetera?

[fullrangebass]

I would add Adrian Davison (for taking the two hand tapping of bass to a different level) and Zuzo Moussawer (for defining the percussive-harmonic-melodic approach of the bass for me). In fact, I contacted Zuzo few times back in 1996 and bought his cds along; when he got mentioned in bass player, I contacted him for his latest cd and he remembered me!!!!!

[Otso]

Originally Posted by JAUQO III-X

Here's some Ralph Armstrong.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=9ylW_RbNijQ

I just posted that in the Youtube finds thread just a while ago.

I guess I'll just have to get myself to Detroit... A few thousand miles

[JAUQO III-X]

Originally Posted by Otso

I guess I'll just have to get myself to Detroit... A few thousand miles

But it will be worth it

[Otso]

It would, if I only could afford the trip...
I'm learning Ponty's Enigmatic Ocean part III at the moment, that's one great groove.

[JAUQO III-X]

Originally Posted by Otso

I'm learning Ponty's Enigmatic Ocean part III at the moment, that's one great groove.

Killer grooving for sure.

[C.Cat]

Originally Posted by MAGUS®

John Wetton - stonking bassman, the track that really stands out for me is "Burlesque " when he was with Family

He's a great musician, I like his playing on the King Crimson album Red

[druedrue]

Paul Jackson!

[OrionManMatt]

Originally Posted by druedrue

Paul Jackson!

Aaaagreed.

I can't remember if anyone added NHOP (Niels-Henning Orsted Pederson)? I've become a big fan of his lately. Just fantastic work.

[Relayer59]

Pino Palladino - The Who, Jeff Beck, Elton John and Don Henly
Chuck Rainey - what a groove master!
Chris Squire
John Entwistle
Randy Hope-Taylor

Some of my favorites.

[rylche]

John Paul Jones. My favourite bassist!

[aceshigh92]

billy sheehan shreds more than burton. although burton was amazing aswell.