I feel he is underrated...

[misterCRUSH]

By he, I mean John Patitucci. I see a lot of love for Palladino, Gary Willis, Victor, Marcus, etc... but not so much for JP. Everything I've heard and seen from him is off the charts. He is definitely not one dimensional, and blows my mind every time. I'm beginning the process of incorporating transcribing him into my practice routine. It has only been a catalyst to boost my admiration for him. Just curious, if anybody else has noticed this.

 

[bholder]

I've never really gotten into listening to him - how about posting some of what you feel are his best examples? Just curious, I feel like I haven't done my homework...

 

[CryingBass]

I have seen John Patitucci play several times live, e.g. with Chick Corea ( RIP! ), and he is AWSOME. A total class act, an instructor, a virtuoso on both Electric and Standup, and I believe an all-around cool guy. Highly recommended.

 

[misterCRUSH]

I've never really gotten into listening to him - how about posting some of what you feel are his best examples? Just curious, I feel like I haven't done my homework...

CHRISTIAN GALVEZ•THE ART OF CHORD MELODY•Feat. JOHN PATITUCCI - YouTube

IN9-1881/The Search - YouTube

 

[jerry]

Like Christian McBride, Patitucci has been so good for so long we.tend to take it for granted. He's not underrated by the best of the best that always hire him, Patitucci is a beast!

 

[MIMike]

Maybe the proper term would be “under-recognized” instead of “under-rated”.
I don’t recall anyone ever discounting his abilities on TalkBass. Maybe he just doesn’t get talked about as much as many of the other fantastic bass players out there.

 

[Watchootognbout]

Those who listen to and play electric Jazz,know and honor John.
Edit:I've seen him twice with the Chick Corea Electric Group.

 

[Thud Staff]

I have really been digging on his electric quartet stuff lately. Very well-recorded and excellent comping/soloing. They all just ooze good vibes, like they are really enjoying themselves…

 

[CryingBass]

I really wish that Yamaha had turned his semi-acoustic that he used for years int a public product. I would have bought one for sure! ( had to get some gear in here, ya' know )

 

[Thud Staff]

I really wish that Yamaha had turned his semi-acoustic that he used for years int a public product. I would have bought one for sure! ( had to get some gear in here, ya' know )

That bass was so cool…but 14 lbs! Yikes!

Edit: I just saw there were 2: a single cut and a double…very cool.

 

[CryingBass]

That bass was so cool…but 14 lbs! Yikes!

No pain no gain!

 

[Joshua]

Like Christian McBride, Patitucci has been so good for so long we.tend to take it for granted. He's not underrated by the best of the best that always hire him, Patitucci is a beast!

Saves me typing!^^^

 

[InhumanResource]

By he, I mean John Patitucci. I see a lot of love for Palladino, Gary Willis, Victor, Marcus, etc... but not so much for JP. Everything I've heard and seen from him is off the charts. He is definitely not one dimensional, and blows my mind every time. I'm beginning the process of incorporating transcribing him into my practice routine. It has only been a catalyst to boost my admiration for him. Just curious, if anybody else has noticed this.

JP might be the best there is, if such a thing were quantifiable. He’s definitely in the same room as the other greats who may be getting more mentions.

 

[singlemalt]

He’s a very capable instructor as well as a killer player. He does great stuff for Scott’s Bass lessons.

 

[Smooth_bass88]

Absolutely never thought Patitucci was considered to be underrated. He's played with HUGE artists, had a popular bass instructional video, and landed on the COVER of Bass Player Magazine. Pretty darn impressive if you ask me.

 

[Ellery]

CHRISTIAN GALVEZ•THE ART OF CHORD MELODY•Feat. JOHN PATITUCCI - YouTube

IN9-1881/The Search - YouTube

Wow that was RAD!
That guy on the upright was kinda sloppy tho...

 

[MYLOWFREQ]

Back in the '90s people talked more about him. He was on the BP magazine cover and everywhere. Not sure why we don't hear about him much these days. He's a great bassist.

 

[Winton]

I’m so glad to see this today!
I’ve recently found his YouTube channel and have been going through almost all his videos. Thud Staff posted a video of his electric quartet and this piece in particular was the one where I was like….MAN, that’s just some good bass playing with a fat Pbass sound from that Yamaha (grant it, the sound guy did an awesome job here).


He can play all the complex fusion jazz stuff to full on bass solos but here he’s laying the groove and making the band sound spectacular!

 

[logdrum]

He is not under-rated. And personally I put him on a higher level than the guys you listed. Maybe on par with Marcus (Marcus does compose more ). But Marcus is blessed by playing with and composing for Miles Davis and everyone who has played with Miles have illustrious success (not just money or fame ) as creative improvising musicians. The guys you listed will have a hard time playing with Chick Corea. I am talking about harmony, melodically, improvisation wise. They might but I just don't see it. Don't use popularity specially TB popularity as a gauge of how great a musician is. I feel blessed attending some of his clinics back in the day. He is a paisan too.

By he, I mean John Patitucci. I see a lot of love for Palladino, Gary Willis, Victor, Marcus, etc... but not so much for JP. Everything I've heard and seen from him is off the charts. He is definitely not one dimensional, and blows my mind every time. I'm beginning the process of incorporating transcribing him into my practice routine. It has only been a catalyst to boost my admiration for him. Just curious, if anybody else has noticed this.

 

[bassGtar]

By he, I mean John Patitucci.

Once you notice that someone is underrated, doesn’t their rating go up? My youtube channel feeds me more JP than the other bassists you mentioned. Am I not being counted? I must be underrated too.