There is only one king of Bass

[Blackbird]

Originally posted by SRC670
As I stated, it was just my opinion....[...]

Welcome to the board, SRC

Y'know, having an opinion alone is not that great a reson for starting a thread. Sure, you can get replies, but they'll be more random than if you actually asked a question or something.

Jaco had a lot of creativity, but also a lot of destructiveness in his playing. Jeff's technically brilliant, but, well, let's say Jeff still has to write something as great as "Three Views of a Secret".

[Amoilbasso]

Well,
the only thing I have to say about Jaco is that HE IS STILL THE MOST UNIQUE,DISTINCTIVE,PERSONAL,AND RECOGNIZABLE VOICE EVER HEARD ON AN ELECTRIC BASS.
May be Marcus on a different side,can be compared to Jaco from that point of view....???
The fact is that still nawoadays,the Jaco's melodic and rythmic aproach to the basslines is astonishing,and totally out of any other one bassplayer's aproach.
For example:have you listened to BlackMarket in 8.30?If so,you could have the idea of what I am trying to say......
I am not saying that is the best,or the king,.....or other **** like this.I am saying that there has been THE ONLY ONE JACO.The rest can be even much better from many other point of view,but Jaco will always be something else.

[Amoilbasso]

but, well, let's say ANYONE ELSE still has to write something as great as "Three Views of a Secret". [/b][/quote]ANYONE ELSE
Eh....
I was forgettin':
he was such a composer...
HIS SOLO RECORDS ARE BEAUTIFUL PIECES OF MUSIC.
OTHER BASSPLAYERS' SOLO REALIZES ARE MUSIC FOR BASSPLAYERS.(EVEN MARCUS' ONES!)

[Bass Guitar]

Originally posted by Amoilbasso
OTHER BASSPLAYERS' SOLO REALIZES ARE MUSIC FOR BASSPLAYERS.(EVEN MARCUS' ONES!)

Whoa there... I am a great fan of Jaco's work but there are many other bassists who are fantastic composers too. I would humbly disagree with you about Marcus Miller - he is a sophisticated songwriter and producer, and many non-bassists are fans of his. Remember that his 1992 "The Sun Don't Lie" solo album was nominated for a Grammy. Also, don't forget Mr. Mingus. A great jazz composer.

[Amoilbasso]

Originally posted by Bass Guitar


Whoa there... I am a great fan of Jaco's work but there are many other bassists who are fantastic composers too. I would humbly disagree with you about Marcus Miller - he is a sophisticated songwriter and producer, and many non-bassists are fans of his. Remember that his 1992 "The Sun Don't Lie" solo album was nominated for a Grammy. Also, don't forget Mr. Mingus. A great jazz composer.

I didn't say Jaco is the only great bassplayer/composer;I said something a little bit different.
Mingus is great:I was considering electric bassplayers,sorry.

[basstastic]

I know that they sucked. But there was a band in the 1980s called Level - 42. Their bassist, Mark King is by far and away the greatest bassist ever to have lived. GO onto Napster or equivellent, search for Mark King and prepare to be stunned. His articulation and speed are to be admired as well as the fact that he slaps everything. Everything, even when it sounds like he isnt slapping, he is.

[Woodchuck]

Mark King was sick!!!!! Go out and get their live CD, "Physical Presence". Listen to what he's doing on bass, and then realize that he's also singing lead vocals. Amazing!

[Jeff Rader]

Well, I don't think Level 42 sucked. I thought they did some good music. And Mark King is awesome although he still didn't have the unique voice that Jaco did, IMHO.

Jeff

[Woodchuck]

Oh I agree. He is awesome, but not the greatest ever. He's a great showman. Jaco is the man to me, not only for his bass playing, but also for his writing, arranging, producing, and he played about 7 instruments very well.

[cassanova]

Originally posted by mchildree


I don't agree. JPJ was one of the most influential bassists of all time. His innovation was different, but just as important..more akin to what Jamerson did as opposed to Jaco or Stanley.

For those of us (and we are many) who aren't and will never be interested in being soloists, JPJ taught us that a bassist can be melodic while heavy, and how to bridge a gap between a drummer and guitarist.

IMO John Entwisle was great at that too, Him and JPJ were 2 of the 1st electric bassists I ever remember doing intricate lines and not just riding the root.

[G045]

JACO, the man.

[Hamitt_13]

what about the budda, bill dickens? they didnt name
him after a god for nothing!

[Angus]

Buddha isn't a god.