Pedro Aznar. Most underrated bass player ever (or one of the most)

This is quite an ancient topic among latin american musicians, such a talented player, almost (almost?) a bass god who almost didn't get any credit as such. Yes he had -still has - a successful career (played with Pat Metheny for almost 8 years), but still I fell like he deserves a lotmore attention from the bass comunity. Anyways I'm sure some of you guys have heard about him before.

Guy has been a bass prodigy since he was a teenager in the late 70's, but somehow he became such a great musician in all aspects (he is a magnificent singer, guitar player, piano player and songwriter) that most of use here in the southern end of the americas barely remember he is one of the greatest ever.

But for what we care about, the man is a mega virtuoso and one of the finest rock/jazz/pop musicians in latin america.

I'm bringing this now cause Pedro has been busy lately on his fb fan page, playing lockdown live sessions for the last weeks.

With Seru Giran 1978, bloke was just 18 years old here! Video is dubbed, so this doesn't count as live performance. But still awesome footage and his bass line is pure gold.



One of his greatests hits as a songwriter. Bass solo at 3:35 is jaw-dropping.


Screwdriver & delay bass solo + singing + south american folk. Tony Levinesque style, this is too good.


Live fretless solo with Seru Giran, insane Jaco level.


Audio only. Live in 1980, short great song with so much bass.


Audio only, iconic Argentinan Prog Rock song. 70's fretless style, some parts are just obscene.


From his live sessions. So tasty.


Hope you enjoy it!

 

Did I mention he also is a great piano player? Check this Elton John's cover, jeez... how good is this guy?