Anthony Jackson and the four-string bass.

[JimK]

I learned 'Glamour Profession' and 'I.G.Y.' and doing so showed me very clearly how incredible he is. There is of course much, much more (Michel Camilo big band is unreal) but just those two really made me sit and think.

Both are great examples of playing across the barline...and, agree, both will make a person think.

 

[B-line]

Both are great examples of playing across the barline...and, agree, both will make a person think.

AJ always makes me think...
I THINK I better get my arse in my studio and practice it OFF!

 

[twinjet]

Found a great tune with AJ on the Fender. Buddy Rich's Very Live at Buddy's Place. Super cool solo over twelve bars featured.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

To me, that's the Anthony Jackson I always think of. I like all the more recent six-string stuff, too. But I was in love with those early DiMeola albums when I was younger (and they're still great).

The music that made me an Anthony Jackson fan was recorded on his detuned Jazz. In particular, I am still in awe of his playing on Chaka Khan’s first three solo albums.

 

[twinjet]

The music that made me an Anthony Jackson fan was recorded on his defined Jazz. In particular, I am still in awe of his playing on Chaka Khan’s first three solo albums.

Yep. Move Me No Mountain will be my Tribute Girl's christening tune.

 

[inanimate_carb]

The music that made me an Anthony Jackson fan was recorded on his detuned Jazz. In particular, I am still in awe of his playing on Chaka Khan’s first three solo albums.

Those records were the bulk of the discussion when Anthony spoke at Berklee last week. Truly among the finest electric bass performances captured on tape.

 

[Bob_Ross]

great examples of playing across the barline

re: "Glamour Profession" -- Makes me wonder if Fagen and Becker weren't so thrilled with all AJ's across-the-barline stuff (and especially his don't-start-on-the-one stuff) and added those bass-synth downbeats after AJ had finished his part?

 

[CryingBass]

re: "Glamour Profession" -- Makes me wonder if Fagen and Becker weren't so thrilled with all AJ's across-the-barline stuff (and especially his don't-start-on-the-one stuff) and added those bass-synth downbeats after AJ had finished his part?

Knowing them, quite likely.

 

[dylanjohnson]

Knowing them, quite likely.

I wonder if anyone was able to rip that AJ clinic off the Berklee site before they pulled it.

 

[twinjet]

I wonder if anyone was able to rip that AJ clinic off the Berklee site before they pulled it.

Do you mean the most recent appearance where he talks about his career and the construction of his Fodera basses? From a month or so back? Hope not. Those were enjoyable.

 

[Bassist30]

Try Chaka Khan early 80's CD's.... He detuned a lot but it sounds incredible.

 

[markjazzbassist]

My older brother (guitarist) said “when you can play glamour profession note for note then I’ll know you’ve arrived”

It ain’t easy I’ll trll you that much. But hell of a line and the reason I respect jackson to this day. Great player.

 

[Pbassmanca]

My older brother (guitarist) said “when you can play glamour profession note for note then I’ll know you’ve arrived”

It ain’t easy I’ll trll you that much. But hell of a line and the reason I respect jackson to this day. Great player.

The mind blowing thing, is that AJ just went into the studio and that's what he came up with. Unreal. Who even imagines a bass line like that???

 

[CryingBass]

The mind blowing thing, is that AJ just went into the studio and that's what he came up with. Unreal. Who even imagines a bass line like that???

And with all the stress of working for those guys too!

 

[Brad Johnson]

And with all the stress of working for those guys too!

He seemed to thrive in that environment. Kind of a "Take that!" thing. Perfectionists working with a perfectionist.

 

[Dluxe]

 

[retslock]

Much like Jamerson. I gravitated towards that approach myself and couldn't care less about getting a solo. OTOH I know guys who get pissed if they don't get a few. I mean, how will people know they can play without one?

I like to do "ensemble soloing"... yeah, I know that's an oxymoron but it's what I enjoy, experimenting in context while filling the role.

I have always shunned the offer to solo unless you’re just messing around in the garage or whatever. If you’re on stage and somebody says take one then it suggests to me that the tune your playing has become secondary to showing off your chops. That’s not what I’m there for. Does the song really need a solo? Mostly no in my experience.

 

[retslock]

Dude... 4:50. drool

That tasty run has been etched into my brain ever since I bought the vinyl way back when it came out. I just had to learn it and have been practicing it ever since. On a good day I can pull it off but it never sounds as good as Anthony. He just makes it sit so beautifully. His touch is masterful.

 

[twinjet]

I have always shunned the offer to solo unless you’re just messing around in the garage or whatever. If you’re on stage and somebody says take one then it suggests to me that the tune your playing has become secondary to showing off your chops. That’s not what I’m there for. Does the song really need a solo? Mostly no in my experience.

I'm right there with you. In-home private jams, I screw around with reckless abandon. Live, I am focused on keeping the rhythm. Fills and solos are very rare.

That tasty run has been etched into my brain ever since I bought the vinyl way back when it came out. I just had to learn it and have been practicing it ever since. On a good day I can pull it off but it never sounds as good as Anthony. He just makes it sit so beautifully. His touch is masterful.

Ahhhh... Man, just the thought of hearing it makes me cheerful. Truly a beautiful passage.

 

[Bassist30]

Many favorites but I love the way he plays with the bass drum.....and in the early 80's.