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Chuck Rainey...just jaw dropping

#84
JAUQO III-X said:
For the last couple of years I've been working on a book on some of Chucks most pivotal Bass lines(over 30)transcribed that will feature footnotes on the lines and what they mean to me.the book is finally close to completion.and this book was done with Chucks blessings.

Chuck does have a band that played out quite a bit the last few years,mostly in Texas.
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Wow! let us know when it's available. I've transcribed a bunch of his lines myself. My absolute favorite player. Some of my favorite work of his is with Quincy Jones - Smackwater Jack!

I had the opportunity to take a lesson with the man a few years ago when I was just picking up the bass again after 25 years off. A true gentleman. What he imparted still resonates on a daily basis.
 
#86
Looking forward to seeing those transcriptions! Growing up in the 70s/80s I always loved the Sanford & Son theme ("The Streetbeater"). Chuck's so funky!

Also I remember the "Chuck Rainey Complete Electric Bass Method" books. I didn't work all the way through them, but they had some very useful tips. He did a few columns for Guitar Player Magazine - see pages 36-38 that explored his innovative techniques.
 
#87
Here's one off the beaten track:
Rainey with Larry Coryell and Billy Cobham backing the Native American jazz tenor saxophonist Jim Pepper on his treatment of a traditional chant, "Witchitai-to" (from 1971). I've always loved the melody and Pepper's solo is spinechilling-- to me, at least.

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And, because it's been mentioned a couple of times, here's Rainey on Aretha's version of Stevie Wonder's "Until You Come Back to Me." Both Aretha and Rainey are absolutely spectacular on this one.

Aretha Franklin - Until You Come Back To Me - YouTube
 
#92
I just found these great interviews with Chuck on Youtube. It seems the guys from Xotic Guitars did the interviews and they are very well done. There are 5 in this series and here is the link to the first one. This one features him doing a new track in the studio. The other 4 are interviews and he gets in depth. The other 4 come up in the sidebar on Youtube.

Chuck Rainey Interview

Enjoy.
 
#93
Chuck is without peer when it comes to 'playing for the song'. He's a encyclopedia of those that have gone before...giving him insight to work his magic as only he can do. I use the word 'artist' very sparingly, but he's at the top of my list of bassists deserving of that type of iconic distinction. Add to all that he's extremely normal and gracious (listening Jeff B.?) when in the company of others. I've spoken with him and exchanged a few emails. It remains an honor to experience, in any form, the command of and love of music he and only a few bass brothers possess.
 
#100
Some early Rainey and Purdie, you can see his open handed slap he sometimes talks about. When I first stared seeing Will Lee in NY he slapped like that sometimes, with a flanger it was unreal!😊

/ sorry if posted before
 
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