Jymie Merritt on Video

[Ike Harris]

Here's some footage of another largely unsung bassist, Jymie Merritt. His son, Mike plays bass on the Conan O'Brian show. I come across another son of his here in town once in a while who does sound for a group I work with occasionally. This video is pretty out of sync but gives a good sample of his powerful sound and some good solo space. As far as I know he is still with us and is around 80, and was playing as late as last year in a restaurant in Philly. Others may have some more history on this great player.

http://www.dailymotion.com/alternativa/video/96925

Ike

[Alexi David]

I love Jymie's tune "Nommo." Really good Bassist.

[STRONGBOW]

Originally Posted by Ike Harris

Here's some footage of another largely unsung bassist, Jymie Merritt. His son, Mike plays bass on the Conan O'Brian show. I come across another son of his here in town once in a while who does sound for a group I work with occasionally. This video is pretty out of sync but gives a good sample of his powerful sound and some good solo space. As far as I know he is still with us and is around 80, and was playing as late as last year in a restaurant in Philly. Others may have some more history on this great player.

http://www.dailymotion.com/alternativa/video/96925

Ike

Yeah.....thanks for that one....back when jazz was REAL....

[bassame]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBouucJOa34
with Art Blakey, Bobby Timmons, Bennie Golson, and Lee Morgan

[Jazzdogg]

Here's another:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8Jp6YnoTCs

[drew_bassmore]

Originally Posted by Jazzdogg

Here's another:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8Jp6YnoTCs

Thanks dogg (PD)!

Long live Jymie Merritt!! His Jazz Messenger stuff is an inspiration to me.