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Double Bass Katie Thiroux
- Thread starter Paul New
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Oh yeah I love what she`s doing. I don`t know her history too well, but I`ve understood that she is a multi-talented musician who works in many fields at the same time. A dear friend went to Berkley at the same time and told that she was a partner in crime and sister with Esperanza Spalding. I`m not a jazzer and never mind traditionalist, but her vibe definently caught my interest.
Very nice. And if I'm not mistaken, that's Geoff's bass she's playing, and it has a totally different vibe than when he plays it; here it barks and shows its dirty, aggressive side. Great players tend to sound like themselves, and the bass can't stop them!
I love the way she sings along with her solos. She also has a great voice, and is capable of that mind-crushing feat of singing the head of a tune perfectly whilst executing a great walking line. Brilliant!
She's doing videos with Geoff as part of his show or whatever you would call it. He did a long interview of her, which was pretty interesting. Probably still there on Discover Double Bass.
Hmmm... I'm going to have to do more investigating, because I just thought it was "ok." Nothing overly soulful, technically interesting, or ear catching.
I dug her persona, and thought that maybe she's playing it safe on someone else's instrument.
Yeah, I'm going to investigate now, because one video isn't enough for me to have an informed opinion, other
than "interesting... Is there anything else?"
But, I'm in the minority on this most likely, because I don't care for Spalding's playing either. I'm hoping to see her in overdrive one day, but both of these ladies just come across as polite jazz makers. I prefer a little danger emanating from my artists... or attitude. Not surface attitude, stylish marketing, etc... but genuine hardcore attitude. I see more 'tude from Linda Oh than this...
Heck, Cyndi Lauper, with all of her sweet goofiness, has attitude that I believe is coming from her core...
Thanks for bringing her to my attention though, at least I'm aware of her existence and I'll go see her if she's in my neighborhood...
Ya can't come to any factual conclusions after a cursory glance... Although, I feel she's more of a teacher than a recording/touring artist.
I dug her persona, and thought that maybe she's playing it safe on someone else's instrument.
Yeah, I'm going to investigate now, because one video isn't enough for me to have an informed opinion, other
than "interesting... Is there anything else?"
But, I'm in the minority on this most likely, because I don't care for Spalding's playing either. I'm hoping to see her in overdrive one day, but both of these ladies just come across as polite jazz makers. I prefer a little danger emanating from my artists... or attitude. Not surface attitude, stylish marketing, etc... but genuine hardcore attitude. I see more 'tude from Linda Oh than this...
Heck, Cyndi Lauper, with all of her sweet goofiness, has attitude that I believe is coming from her core...
Thanks for bringing her to my attention though, at least I'm aware of her existence and I'll go see her if she's in my neighborhood...
Ya can't come to any factual conclusions after a cursory glance... Although, I feel she's more of a teacher than a recording/touring artist.
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After doing a little research, she's obviously studied...
I just don't see anything that makes me say "wow."
I personally see her as another addition to the pantheon of why I'm bored watching these people play jazz.
Dee Dee Bridgewater was exciting.. to me.
Rufus Reid even at a duo gig was dangerous, and kept my attention...
I'll invite differing opinions, but even in this area, I keep seeing female bassists that sing... politely. It's boring... God I'm bored listening to it.
I prefer Glasper to it, at least he's adding something that's soulful. This is
probably going to impress people, but it bores me... I can't get with it... I find Cyrille Aimee (forgive the spelling) more interesting than this...
If you guys dig it. Fantastic... But, I think...
It's just another person that really doesn't have what I've heard called "hurt."
When a person has "hurt," their performances teeter on spirituality.
IT reminds me of something my wife said to me that every artist should be careful of if they study... She said "I loved your playing before you knew what you were doing..." Luckily, I've managed to get back to instinct first, analysis last... Risk... always...
That's what I feel permeates Jazz these days. People study it technically, but they don't really have anything to say. Classical study of the instrument is great... But stab me if you put that feel on jazz. Even in minutiae...
I guess I prefer jazz played by folks who've gone through gospel, R&B, blues, and funk... Ending up at jazz.
I suspect she'd be a great teacher and an inspiration to students. Someone who would come across as actually giving a ****. That's just my impression now, and if I see anything that causes me pause for reflection, I'll admit a change of heart... regarding.
And I'm just studying jazz... But my feel is a culmination of thousands of gigs, and when it's swinging, it's to the core. It's gut bucket... And I suspect playing 20 years of blues gigs in the UK added to the feel. Her playing is missing something down-home. I feel like I'm getting a copy of something...
I just don't see anything that makes me say "wow."
I personally see her as another addition to the pantheon of why I'm bored watching these people play jazz.
Dee Dee Bridgewater was exciting.. to me.
Rufus Reid even at a duo gig was dangerous, and kept my attention...
I'll invite differing opinions, but even in this area, I keep seeing female bassists that sing... politely. It's boring... God I'm bored listening to it.
I prefer Glasper to it, at least he's adding something that's soulful. This is
probably going to impress people, but it bores me... I can't get with it... I find Cyrille Aimee (forgive the spelling) more interesting than this...
If you guys dig it. Fantastic... But, I think...
It's just another person that really doesn't have what I've heard called "hurt."
When a person has "hurt," their performances teeter on spirituality.
IT reminds me of something my wife said to me that every artist should be careful of if they study... She said "I loved your playing before you knew what you were doing..." Luckily, I've managed to get back to instinct first, analysis last... Risk... always...
That's what I feel permeates Jazz these days. People study it technically, but they don't really have anything to say. Classical study of the instrument is great... But stab me if you put that feel on jazz. Even in minutiae...
I guess I prefer jazz played by folks who've gone through gospel, R&B, blues, and funk... Ending up at jazz.
I suspect she'd be a great teacher and an inspiration to students. Someone who would come across as actually giving a ****. That's just my impression now, and if I see anything that causes me pause for reflection, I'll admit a change of heart... regarding.
And I'm just studying jazz... But my feel is a culmination of thousands of gigs, and when it's swinging, it's to the core. It's gut bucket... And I suspect playing 20 years of blues gigs in the UK added to the feel. Her playing is missing something down-home. I feel like I'm getting a copy of something...
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"Awesome" and "like" are two words that Americans throw out way to easily. I relate it to the word "Actually," that I always heard in the UK...
Awesome = good
good = average
poor = "well, at least (s)he gave it a go!"
Christian McBride is "Awesome."
Ray Brown is "Awesome."
Orsted-Pedersen is ... Well, you catch my "opinion?"
It's like calling K. Kardashian a "legend." But in my world, Betty Davis is a legend. K.K. is a multimillionairess off of a sex tape. With good instincts and a greater business entourage.
I relate it to the word "Actually," that I always heard in the UK...Awesome = good
good = average
poor = "well, at least (s)he gave it a go!"
Christian McBride is "Awesome."
Ray Brown is "Awesome."
Orsted-Pedersen is ... Well, you catch my "opinion?"
It's like calling K. Kardashian a "legend." But in my world, Betty Davis is a legend. K.K. is a multimillionairess off of a sex tape. With good instincts and a greater business entourage.
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Kim K? What is this thread about again?
I hadn't heard of her until the DDB videos and this thread. She is "awesome."
I hadn't heard of her until the DDB videos and this thread. She is "awesome."
I dunno man, it's art and it's subjective and all, but it's mainly her style/vibe that makes me say wow. Casual and energetic at the same time, as close to Paul Chambers as any I've heard really.
*edit - this is based off this one video only, first I've heard of her
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Chambers? Please listen again...
I checked out several...
I'd think more Ray Brown.
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Quite nice actually...
Kim K? What is this thread about again?
I hadn't heard of her until the DDB videos and this thread. She is "awesome."
Quite nice actually...
I stand by it with regard to her phrasing especially.
But I also haven't heard anyone come all that close to the Chambers sound. Likeness to anyone else or not, I'm impressed by that video and I'd pay a ticket price to see it 
She’s no Mingus. She doesn’t play with anger and hurt and it’s not challenging, but what it is is joyful and honest. Joy is underrated I think.
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Brilliant. Kudos to wife for that bisqiit of wisdom.
She's certainly a solid player. I would play things differently if I had her level of skill (pity, I don't) but I've felt that way listening to some Ray Brown recordings.
How many Jazz musicians are involved in a solo? Three. One using the instrument and two saying "I could do better than that."
Someone said "The only thing more boring than playing a Jazz gig is listening to someone else play one.
How many Jazz musicians are involved in a solo? Three. One using the instrument and two saying "I could do better than that."
Someone said "The only thing more boring than playing a Jazz gig is listening to someone else play one.
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This came up in my YT feed, her playing is pretty amazing here, IMO. Lots of clarity & facility, no wasted notes, great time.
