Todd Johnson/Ron Eschete

Andrew Jones · #1 10-13-2002, 02:46 PM

What do you guys think about Ron Eschete's bassist Todd Johnson?
http://www.revjazz.com/ron.html
Sometimes Im listening and loving it ,sometimes Im thinking,"Man I wish he was playing a double bass!" Because Eschete can be so old school I just want that timbre, that vibe.

What do you guys think

AJ

Stewmc5222 · #2 10-14-2002, 05:45 PM

well, to be honest I've only read an article or two he wrote. he's a great educator, though, and I picked up some great ideas from him!

from the low end,

Stew

cabooke · #3 10-18-2002, 10:51 PM

I have known Ron for many years, and have going to see his trio on a regular bassis

for a while now. Todd Johnson adds a bit of magic to the group with his midi electric. Todd is not only a great soloist, but has perfected a technique that Billy Sheehan said in his '97 Bass Day Video where he learned to cover some of the guitar parts on the bass, so they could hire one less person. Todd is able to make the trio sound like a quartet. On a personel note, Ron, Todd, and Kendal are some of the nicest people that you will ever meet. Later.

PhatBasstard · #4 10-19-2002, 05:32 AM

I've been a big fan of the trio for years. Not only does Todd have the amazing bass w/comping technique but he also solos beautifully.

I've got all three trio (studio) CDs that I know of but can't seem to find the live one they put out a year or two ago. Oh well, I guess I'll have to order it.

Andrew Jones · #5 10-21-2002, 08:58 PM

Yah, thats The side I love Todd is inventive yet firmly planted in the the old school. You can really hear his love for Ray Brown.

I just LOVE Eschete's playing He's one of my all time favorite guitar players, he's so tasty.Master of the melody.Its just that He's so old school that sometimes (OK alot) I want to hear some good o'l Doghouse.

AJ

PhatBasstard · #6 10-21-2002, 09:28 PM

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Originally posted by ANDREW JONES
Yah, thats The side I love Todd is inventive yet firmly planted in the the old school. You can really hear his love for Ray Brown.

I just LOVE Eschete's playing He's one of my all time favorite guitar players, he's so tasty.Master of the melody.Its just that He's so old school that sometimes (OK alot) I want to hear some good o'l Doghouse.

AJ

Its also kind of cool how Ron, since he plays a 7 string guitar with a low A or B, comps and plays bass lines when Todd solos. Excellent role reversal.

If you enjoy this kind of tasty guitar trio jazz but would like to hear more "doghouse", Check out the "Joe Pass Trio" reissues with Ray Brown on bass.