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Jaco's bass part to the tune 'When It Was Now' from the 1982 Weather Report album, 'Weather Report'. Not a great record for Pastorius aficionados but it has it's moments. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/when-it-was-now-weather-report/

Another bit of the Bach Cello Suites, this is the Gigue (the last bit) from Cello Suite No. 5 in Eb major. There are a few big jumps to negotiate if you are out of your comfort zone but that was practicing is, isn't it? If you are in your comfort zone, you can't be learning very much, can you? https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/gigue-from-bach-cello-suite-no-5-eb-major-j-s-bach/

Here you go, Dave. That was a lovely trip down memory lane! 54 years old - I was 8 when this came out and didn't hear it until I was in my later teens. Happy days, when everything was exciting and new. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/mockingbird-barclay-james-harvest/

I liked a bit of BJH back in the day. Will have a look, Dave.

I just posted a redraft of the Anthony Jackson/Michel Camilo transcription for 'Piece Of Cake' as I noticed a couple of errors.

I would be surprised if there weren't previous transcriptions of this but, in celebration of the album's 50th anniversary, this is the complete Mike Rutherford bass part for the title track of the Genesis masterpiece, 'The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway'. Tougher than would would expect and all done with a pick. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/the-lamb-lies-down-on-broadway-genesis/

The opening tune of the 1994 Joe Henderson album 'Double Rainbow'. this is the complete Nico Assumpção bass part for the tune 'Felicidade'. Steady read but there are some fills that will trip you up due to the tempo. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/felicidade-joe-henderson/

The Alex Blake bass part for the tune '(You Must) Meet Benny Bailey' from the 1985 Grammy Award winning 'Vocalese' album. Great arranging and some great bass performances across the whole record but this one swings like a mofo! https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/you-must-meet-benny-bailey-the-manhattan-transfer/

The first 113 bars of the tune #Remembering' from the 2005 Avishai Cohen album, 'At Home'. I stopped before the solo as it gets really challenging in terms of the rhythms and, frankly, I bottled it. Otherwise, it is just a simple and pretty tune that is a great early exercise in note recognition on ledger lines. Slow and steady wins the race. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/remembering-avishai-cohen/

From the 2012 Hiromi Trio Project album, 'Move', this is the complete Anthony Jackson performance of the tune 'Fantasy'. Exquisite but you will probably need a six string for this one to get the high notes. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/fantasy-hiromi-trio-project/

A bit of Southern Rock today, the complete Leon Wilkerson bass part for the tune 'Tuesday's Gone' from the band's 1973 debut album, '(Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd)'. Surprisingly challenging read as it is in 6:8 (at least that's what I am hearing). https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/tuesdays-gone-lynyrd-skynyrd/

Not something I would normally gravitate towards but a friend needed the track for an educational project he is delivering. This is Paul Epworth's bass part for the Adele tune 'Rolling In The Deep' from her 2011 album, '21'. Simple but very effective. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/rolling-in-the-deep-adele/

A relatively easy read but a beautiful tune for all that. The intro solo and the bass part for the head of Kenny Wheeler's 'Gentle Piece' from the 1990 'Music for Large and Small Ensembles' (ECM). Dave Holland is the bass player. The solo is very freely interpreted and there is no real time feel so bear that in mind. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/gentle-piece-intro-and-head-part-kenny-wheeler/

A request off a Facebook transcription page, this is the complete Victor Wooten part for the tune 'Bil Mon' from the 2003 Bela Fleck and The Flecktones album, 'Little Worlds'. Lot of ghost notes so not an easy read. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/bil-mon-bela-fleck-and-the-flecktones/

A bit of personal nostalgia this morning, the complete Jon Camp bass part from the 1978 Renaissance single 'Northern Lights. It was on the band's album, 'A Song For All Seasons'. A lovely part. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/northern-lights-renaissance/

The complete Anthony Jackson bass part for the tune 'Endeavour' from the 2012 Hiromi Trio Project album, 'Move'. Some challenging passages but it's do-able. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/endeavour-hiromi-uehara/

Holiday with family in the Forest of Dean, Dave. All good.

Sorry it's slow week, guys, but I am away for a couple of weeks. I have a laptop with me but no bass so am not progressing much at the moment.

Another gorgeous Mike Stern ballad, the latest transcription is the complete Mark Egan performance of the tune 'Goodbye Again' from the 1986 Stern album, 'Upside Downside'. Not a massive challenge but interesting nevertheless. A beautifully constructed tune and a beautifully executed performance. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/goodbye-again-mike-stern/

Back to the Bottom End, this is the complete Victor Bailey bass part for the tune 'Blue Victory' from a live concert by a band that I believe is led by guitarist Gyula Bados. A request from a regular. Decent 90s fusion with Bailey playing the lead and soloing. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/blue-victory-babos-bailey-carrington-jinda-szakcsi/

I played that festival. Nobody nicked any of my gear. I did it on an acoustic Harley Benton because our drummer called in sick on the day so we went 'unplugged'. Trouble is, whilst the HB sounds great, it has an action you can slide your hand under. Frankly, if you had nicked that sucker, you'd have been doing me a favour!

Apologies for going 'off topic' but I have done another mahoosive Al Di Meola chart that I am really proud of. This is the solo guitar part for the tune 'Esmeralda' from the 2015 Al Di Meola album, 'Elysium'. I do these for my own purposes but it seems silly just to keep them to myself. Let your guitar player friends know about them if you think they may be interested. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/esmeralda-al-di-meola/

A relatively easy one for folk who are early on in their reading career but need something more than roots to play with. This is the complete Paul Martinez bass part to the tune 'Big Log' from the 1982 Robert Plant album, 'The Principle Of Moments'. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/big-log-robert-plant/

I don't know why I do this to myself sometimes. The latest incidence of self harm is the complete lunacy that is the Jimmy Johnson bass part for the tune 'Grasshopper' from the 1980 Wayne Johnson Trio album of the same name. If you haven't heard it before, you are in for a treat. This is probably as good as 'bass' playing gets and, having bought the record when it came out, I don't think I have heard anything that has bested it. Stunning stuff. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/grasshopper-wayne-johnson-trio/

A head only chart today. the tune is 'Scophile' from the 1990 John Patitucci album, 'Sketchbook', his third solo album. Yes, that was 45 years ago and it sounds as fresh today as it did then. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/scophile-john-patitucci-head-only/