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Sorry, I couldn't help it. **

In your example it works nicely and sounds unusual/different because it's leading you somewhere different to the norm. Most common times in the key of 'A', it would/could lead to an E(7), or any chord with an E in the Bass for that matter. When I say different, in context, it's not really (although it's not a regular scale note). The D# Bass is part of a decending line to get back to the key centre (A). Although you probably know all that, but some may not (I'm not being condescending, by the way).

Learning this kind of theory is not just about where you put your fingers on a fretboard, it's a great aid for ear training. Hearing a Circle of 4ths/5ths can aid you in hearing chord progressions away from an Instrument. "The circle of fifths can be a very useful tool for ear training, especially for training the ear to recognize chord progressions and key changes. By listening to the way chords progress around the circle of fifths, you can learn to recognize the patterns that are common to many different types of music." I like this vocal reference for relating to the Circle of 5ths. "Round, like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel - Windmills Of Your Mind". If you can get past the first minute of this blokes irritating introduction, there are some good examples:

One of my favourite Dylan covers...

If she is playing the Tambourine on 2 & 4 with her foot, she needs to work on it...**

A terrific arrangement and very well played... I like the quote from arranger Charlie Rosen on the notes: "Here's a little side project for you!"... A little side project, indeed!! Charlie Rosen is a games music writer and Big Band arranger...'The 8-Bit Big Band' is his project. I've been a subscriber to his YouTube channels for a while, and they are worth having a nosey around. He is a top, top arranger. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxUheFf_jVsSkxW9DBd_6bA https://www.youtube.com/@CRosenMusic

Don't you mean, "I deleted my account of 16 yrs about a year ago."

For anyone collecting the free 'Heavyocity Foundations' library, they have just released 'Staccato Brass': https://heavyocity.com/product/foundations-staccato-brass/

There are a few Ohm Force FX plugins now free. Nothing special required, other than open up an account for the file download links. But of course, you can delete the account after you have installed the FX, or just unsubscribe from their emails. They are legacy products, so no more updates: https://www.ohmforce.com/plugins

You've probably noticed, but if not, have a listen at around 2:55...Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays craftely drop a phrase from 'Phase Dance' into the proceedings... I think Pat even has a little chuckle...

The Bass phrasing with the vocal at 04:34...terrific stuff! Thanks for posting. 👍

Blimey, that's Edgar Winter on Alto, and the second Drummer is Gregg Bissonette. In fact, it's an amazing list of musicians who have played with 'Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band'... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringo_Starr_%26_His_All-Starr_Band

A very nice filter freebie. Just an email address required to receive the download link. You can choose to sign up to a news letter if you want, but that's not part of the download process. (no download manager or any of that nonsense). https://polyversemusic.com/products/filtron/

The fellow always managed to have top musicians and tight bands on the stage with him:

Yeah, he's very talented musician (Bass and Guitar). I first heard him last year sometime. His whole Facebook page is littered with classy playing. Not only from him, but his mates as well. My ears like his musical delivery, phrasing and note choices. https://www.facebook.com/giacomoturramusic

As well as all of his various musical, production and composing skills (for others as well), he had a pretty impressive, tuneful, vocal range...

I came across this interview with Mo Foster on a Facebook thread. It's from 'Totally Wired Radio'. It's from August last year:

Yes, I know he does, and I did say 'nearly always' ....It was an attempt at humour...'Run(s) For Cover' ...You know, the Marcus tune on a Sanborn album?

Indeed. Marcus Miller nearly always uses a four. ....runs for cover.

Yes, velocity sensitive keys will make a difference with dynamics. There are many videos on 'finger' drumming on YouTube worth looking at. Dom Sigalas has a decent tutorial. It's about twenty minutes long with a chapter list. There are probably better videos out there, but this one is short and sweet:

That was London born, Ralph Sharon, his MD/Pianist. He was on the UK Jazz scene until he moved stateside in his early 30's. He was still doing loung/hotel gigs until a couple of months before his death. Another one who lived a long fruitful musical career. I believe he was 91 or 92 when he died. EDIT: My oldest boy noticed this. https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-ralph-sharon-20150412-story.html

Marvellous voice and a terrific entertainer who was liked by all generations. One of the greats. R.I.P. "I have a simple life. I mean, you just give me a drum roll, they announce my name, and I come out and sing. In my job I have a contract that says I'm a singer. So I sing...I'll call it a day when I die. It's a wonderful occupation for me. I've never worked a day in my life." "If music sounds dated, it means it wasn't very good in the first place." Tony Bennett

I found this reply post amusing on the OP Twitter thread... "There’s two types of scat. There's nonsense-singing by singers , and then there’s ‘jazz noises’: the involuntary Tourette’s-type vocalisations made by piano or bass players when deep in the throes of instrumental improvisation. The latter tends to be the more interesting sort."

Someone over on the 'Cakewalk' forum has put together an excellent list of VST's and VSTI's. It seems like it's being updated quite a bit. Well worth a look: https://discuss.cakewalk.com/index.php?/topic/52223-the-curated-list-of-free-recommended-sample-libraries-soft-synths/#comments