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Favorite bass part players who don't play bass.

Discussion in 'Bassists [BG]' started by Jaribu, Jun 24, 2020.

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  1. Jun 24, 2020 #1
    Jaribu

    Jaribu

    Dec 31, 2019
    I went off topic on another thread so I thought I should start this one.
    I begin with Abdul Wadud on cello.


    Bob Stewart, Marcus Rojas - tuba
    Coleman Hawkins - bass sax (w Fletcher Henderson)
    Richard Baker - synth bass (w Gino Vanello)

    Hassan Hakmoun - sintira (Morrocan-roll)


    Ray Manzarak (the Doors), Craig Taborn - keyboard bass
     
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  2. Jun 25, 2020 #2
    turf3

    turf3

    Sep 26, 2011
    Adrian Rollini on bass sax. Bob Stewart on tuba. Kirk Joseph - sousaphone for Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Min Leibrook on bass sax.
     
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  3. Jun 26, 2020 #3
    winston

    winston Supporting Member

    May 2, 2000
    East Bay, CA
    Stevie Wonder's left hand...
     
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  4. Jun 27, 2020 #4
    Michedelic

    Michedelic MId-Century Modern

    Jun 18, 2013
    Yucca Valley/Joshua Tree
    Jimmy Smith’s feet.
     
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  5. Jun 27, 2020 #5
    Spectrum

    Spectrum

    Apr 10, 2011
    Alexandria, Virginia
    Whoever programmed the synth bass for Thomas Dolby's Hyperactive. Probably Dolby himself.
     
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  6. Jun 27, 2020 #6
    JTE

    JTE Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 12, 2008
    Central Illinois, USA
    Well, Jimmie Smith and Stevie Wonder are already listed, so let's add Tuck Andress and Joe Pass when they play solo.
     
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  7. Jun 27, 2020 #7
    Bob_Ross

    Bob_Ross Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 29, 2012
    Pamelia Kurstin on theremin
     
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    LadyLoveStingRay5

    LadyLoveStingRay5

    Jul 17, 2004
    Greg Phillinganes and Stevie Wonder.
     
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  9. Jun 27, 2020 #9
    roller

    roller Supporting Member

    Mar 30, 2014
    Briscoe Darling

     
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  10. Jun 27, 2020 #10
    buldog5151bass

    buldog5151bass Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.

    Oct 22, 2003
    Connecticut
    Joey DeFranceso don't need no stinkin' bass player when he plays organ.
     
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  11. Jun 27, 2020 #11
    Thud Staff

    Thud Staff

    Jan 2, 2017
    Around Here
    +1.

    Also, Charlie Hunter...my mind is still blown...
     
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  12. Jun 28, 2020 #12
    roccobass

    roccobass Still funkin’ in the free world.

    Jun 25, 2014
    California
    That be some fine juggin’ - Andy Griffith
    I can get all kinds o’ sounds. Banjo,guitar,mandolin AND BASS! - Briscoe Darlin.
     
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  13. Jun 28, 2020 #13
    roccobass

    roccobass Still funkin’ in the free world.

    Jun 25, 2014
    California
    Stephen “Doc” Kupka of Tower of Power.
    Baritone saxophone. I was playing bari sax before bass.
     
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  14. Jun 28, 2020 #14
    Bassist4Eris

    Bassist4Eris Frat-Pack Sympathizer

    Aug 11, 2012
    Capital District of NY State, USA
    This is one of my all-time favorite pieces of improvised music. Anthony Braxton plays some mean low notes on contrabass clarinet on it. It's not for everyone, but I can see some posters (including OP) are hip to the avant-garde here. I found this at a camping store for $1.00. They had several copies. I'm sure I'm the only person who ever bought one. I was already a fan of Braxton but this was my first exposure to Teitelbaum.

     
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  15. Jun 28, 2020 #15
    Jaribu

    Jaribu

    Dec 31, 2019
    Wow, that means, I left my friend Hamiet Bluiett off the list. Which means I need to also add Howard Johnson (tuba and bari). In Cuba I heard it wonderful saxophone quartet featuring bass sax instead a baritone. Incredible and I can't name them
     
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  16. Jun 28, 2020 #16
    Bassist4Eris

    Bassist4Eris Frat-Pack Sympathizer

    Aug 11, 2012
    Capital District of NY State, USA
    I saw Joey live a couple of years ago. Some people just have a ridiculous amount of talent. Dude played organ, trumpet and sax. There was another guy playing sax who double on upright bass. It was like hearing three or four different trios for the price of one.
     
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  17. Jun 28, 2020 #17
    roccobass

    roccobass Still funkin’ in the free world.

    Jun 25, 2014
    California
    That’s ok, close enough!:)
     
  18. Jun 28, 2020 #18
    Bassist4Eris

    Bassist4Eris Frat-Pack Sympathizer

    Aug 11, 2012
    Capital District of NY State, USA
    I saw these guys open for Les Claypool on the "Purple Onion" tour. They sound like a guitar/bass/drum trio, but listen closely: they're actually a violin/cello/drum trio. They just have a proper appreciation for distortion pedals. ;)

     
  19. Jun 28, 2020 #19
    buldog5151bass

    buldog5151bass Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.

    Oct 22, 2003
    Connecticut
    Talent is a wonderful thing...
     
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    JimK

    JimK

    Dec 12, 1999
    ...and Stanley Jordan.
     
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