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[quote name='bumnote' timestamp='1486686471' post='3233928'] wheres pmt? [/quote] Judging by some of these reactions - Right here in this very thread.

[quote name='Old Man Riva' timestamp='1486680609' post='3233885'] Mornin' - Al Jarreau [/quote] Classy (Cheese). AJ just announced he has to retire from touring, because of ill health. In hospital at the moment.

I have really been getting into a Peruvian/American guy called Tony Succar. He has put together a project of a bunch of Michael Jackson Tunes. I don't necessarily think the covers are better, but they give me a real buzz the way they have been arranged and played. Phrasing, timing, feel and musicianship of the highest order (IMO of course). http://youtu.be/S2u6zVB3Djc http://youtu.be/CNO7AduUp-8

I thought I would pop this in here. Four young Ladies with some delightful harmony singing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNHa2580Kwo&index=211&list=WL And on the subject of harmonies, this arrangement certainly gave me an eargasm. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ggx8bgJ4Q38&feature=share&list=PLoIQEr7Oj68LtMCFU5-UbasosNgkeIr2z&index=14

[quote name='mikel' timestamp='1486657662' post='3233626'] Wonderful. Often wonder what Jane saw in that chain smoking old tramp though. [/quote] Maybe because she had a constant supply of fags on tap? [url="https://postimg.org/image/8o3c9ater/"][/url]

Top Roquefort, with some splendid Bass from Russ Stableford (I think). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3Fa4lOQfbA

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1486643365' post='3233467'] Not just A drummer. She was usually THE drummer. A bloody good one, too. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie1WWWOxhMs[/media] [/quote] The whole Karen Carpenter Drumming thing is quite interesting. Hal Blaine (Studio Drummer on most of the recordings) has a few little stories. [url="http://www.jazzwax.com/2012/05/hal-blaine-on-karen-carpenter.html"]http://www.jazzwax.c...-carpenter.html[/url] [size=4]There is also some interesting stuff about the live shows/tours where Carl O'Brian was the regular Drummer.[/size] [size=4]I believe Karen's Drumming was a solo feature during the shows.[/size] Some stuff here about the live shows. [url="http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=213245"]http://boards.straig...ad.php?t=213245[/url] [size=4]What ever the real story, she certainly was a very talented Musician with a stunning voice.[/size] [size=4]Just been doing a bit of digging - It seems she was the Drummer on 'Please, Mr Postman',[/size] [size=4]and certainly played all the Drums on the first Carpenters album (1969 - Ticket To Ride), along with some Bass.[/size] [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ticket_to_Ride_(album"]https://en.wikipedia..._to_Ride_(album[/url])

[quote name='ZilchWoolham' timestamp='1486569405' post='3232877'] Edit: I've seen people embed videos here, but I can't figure out how to make it work. [/quote] [b]Delete the 's' from the 'http'[/b] EDIT: This video is f**k all to do with me. Just postingthe Cheese on behalf of 'ZilchWoolham' (above). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64Rgw5DxBU0&feature=youtu.be

[quote name='Phil Adams' timestamp='1486567328' post='3232853'] Float On by them Floaters [/quote] Oh Yes. Good one.

[size=4][color=#000000][font=Roboto, arial, sans-serif]'You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet' by Bachman-Turner Overdrive.[/font][/color][/size] [color=#000000][font=Roboto, arial, sans-serif]The Stutter is Pure Edam.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Roboto, arial, sans-serif]'More Than A Feeling' - [/font][/color][color=#000000][font=Roboto, arial, sans-serif]Boston.[/font][/color]

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1486405701' post='3231538'] How can the words Great and Jazz be in the same sentence lol [/quote] Easy.... .A chord in yer left hand and a chord in yer right hand = A Great Big Jazz Chord.

[quote name='drake' timestamp='1486372972' post='3231102'] Did he get a beer from the rider too??[/quote] Thankfully, no. I dread to think what carnage would have happened if he had been drinking.

[quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1486392121' post='3231353'] the OP says the current guitarists will do it.. [/quote] Ok.. Just spotted that. Even more daft. Edit: I hope the original Bass player ain't a Basschat member and is reading this thread.

So who is the Bassist that is recording this new album, if the other guy was not wanted ? It that is not you, someone else must be involved ? Or have I misread the OP ?

[quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1486375380' post='3231134'] there seems to be some questions about the validity of some of the stories, i.e. did they really happen ? [/quote] Well, that's Jazz. There has to be an element of improvisation.

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1486336216' post='3231027'] Didn't think about loss, and guess that will be more of an issue touring than gigging at the Tickled Trout [/quote] Theft as well. During a sound check (outside show) in Gibraltar, a Monkey ran off with our MD's, Piano mains lead, along with a slice of his Pizza....

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1486304209' post='3230686'] Now, not wishing for this to appear like a trolling post, surely the point of cables like OBBM removes the necessity of having "been doing this for years" in that you buy ones that last? [/quote] Possibly ten years ago, he made a ten foot cable. A couple of years later, one for an Amp and Speaker Cabinet. A couple of years later, some Patch Cables.Then some spares etc. And all still in use? I presume that's what he means.

[quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1486284986' post='3230496'] Good player? Yes! Cool? No! They are not necessarily the same thing! This is cool: As is this: [/quote] I think that is 'dead cool'.

[quote name='Grahambythesea' timestamp='1486229218' post='3230212'] Kinga Glyk , so for both stunning playing and cool look she gets my vote. [/quote] She does a nice version of 'Donna Lee'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_onY_geaMs

Been listening to the 'WDR Big Band' recently. It has some seriously good players and arrangements, with a few top names passing through. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjZLHVY8yK8[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxDESWHKR9g[/media]

[quote name='darkandrew' timestamp='1486200785' post='3229967'] Just a quick question - what is the "coolest" way to play your bass? [/quote] The right notes with feel and groove. For many years, quite a few musicians didn't even know who the Motown Bassist was, or even Bassists. Yet there he was (or indeed they) hidden away in a Studio, pumping out Basslines as 'Cool' as you can get. The rest is just head nodding, beards and clothes. Just my opinion of course.

A nice track with the Gospel Group 'The Winans'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BWUKRWCRLI

[quote name='Maude' timestamp='1486073278' post='3229111'] Bear crates are massive and tricky to coax the bear out of [/quote] Although Bear crates would be ideal if you were using one of those large 2x15 Acoustic cabs.

I dunno, kids of today....eh? What's up with a couple of Green Plastic Beer crates?

Not heard this in years ! From Ron Carter's 'Yellow & Green' [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P8Pn5Q0TXw&index=5&list=PLIh8pUIWeE65_Q20fQkjuBXxWmgM4CACb[/media] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv0qnYsREyg&list=PLIh8pUIWeE65_Q20fQkjuBXxWmgM4CACb&index=2