Playing in a big band

[Febs]

Here's another example. Bass, Bass Bone and Bari Sax are in unison on this one. Gotta play the ink.

 

[Lionel Albert]

You'll learn more if you listen more, keep an open mind, and not insult the experienced players who are trying to help you.

Do you remember any of the arrangements that gave you trouble?

I really admit I've been bad.
There is no bass trombone and baritone sax in the big band.
Honestly, it's really new for me.
I was talking about walking basses during the solos (only 4th notes), the biggest issue will be with rhythmic figures in unisson (theme, intro, interlude and coda).
I think I talked too much and like we say in French, I was drowning in a glass of water.
Since I never met the pianist and even rehearsed without the drummer...
Nothing was really clear, I'm so used to doing everything on my own that I thought I had to underline the harmony better than it's written.
They said : "Don't worry ! When everyone is here, you will see clear."
They were kind of happy with my bass lines because there were helping them, maybe they need me so much that they don't want to be objective with me but you are.

 

[turf3]

Well, as I said, start out by playing what's written. If you can't exactly play that, play something similar and get back to the written line as soon as you're able. DO NOT lose the time! Far more important to play an indistiguishable thud for two bars than to lose your place in the tune.

 

[Lionel Albert]

Everything is alright now, thanks for your help !

 

[Lionel Albert]

Some news, I read more than before and I also bought a double bass but I don't play it in the big band yet.

 

[Bob_Ross]

Everything is written...[snip]...How do you manage it ?

By playing what's written. That's your job.

 

[Pacman]

Here's another example. Bass, Bass Bone and Bari Sax are in unison on this one. Gotta play the ink.

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That brings back some memories. I think I've played every tune on that record

 

[Lionel Albert]

Well, this is something my wife recorded.

 

[Lionel Albert]

 

[Lionel Albert]

Another video...

 

[Lionel Albert]

Hi ! I don't play the bass guitar in the big band but the double bass, you might say I'm dumb but it's easier.