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Who's Your Favorite Bass Players; Why?

I like Paul Chambers for his groove and arco. Sam Jones for his Time. Rufus Reid becaues he taught me. Jaco because of the absolute passion. Christian McBride because he's the MAN righ now--and he's the director of the Brubeck Institute at the University of the Pacific, which is my Alma Mater; Ron Carter because of everything he's recorded; George Maraz because of his soul; Richard Davis because of his intensiity; Reggie Workman due to his authenticity; Lonnie Plaxico because of his work with he Jazz Messengers; Scott LaFaro--BECAUSE HE'S THE BEST! (Eddie Gomez and Chuck Isreal are cool, too!). Who're you 'un?
crazy4blues
richardmr
90 posts
 
In terms of commanding the stage, I would go with Jaco. He's one of those guys you couldn't take your eyes off of.

Lee Skylar is amazingly solid.

Rufas Reid stands out.

Walter Booker is overlooked.

Amin Ali's avant-funk is great.
golixe7df
55 posts
 
In no particular order:
Doug Wimbish
Jah Wobble
Bill Laswell
Billy"Bass"Nelson
Donald"Duck" Dunn
Robbie Shakespeare

It's a groove thing.

ps A message to all bassists:
If your bass has more than 5 strings and you're given to noodling
be a MAN and get a guitar!
classical1
168 posts
 
(1)Jaco.... While never really a Beatles fan, I'd pick McCartney in the non-Jazz category. Surprised he wasn't mentioned more!
russellrcncom
206 posts
 
Another vote for Dave Holland. An outstanding musician although I have to admit, I'm mildly disappointed with his latest stuff which appears more refined but less interesting.
aceto
273 posts
 
Fresh er salt? What test line? Live or lure? What kind of fishing chat is this? Never saw any of these money players on espn 8. Usually watch at 4 a.m. on the way to the dock. But I do likes Mark Bernat doing Bach quite a little bit.
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