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[quote name='The Funk' post='327808' date='Nov 12 2008, 06:03 PM']That song is so hard to play well. I've never played a good version - only train wrecks.[/quote] Yer cos its a Blues tune really.Well Ray Charles version was. 1930's tune originally. I hate it when you get some old fat bald tenor Sax player in some dindgy back street pub honking all over it. In the name of Jazz Garry

I have depped on ships quite a bit... I dont any more..the dosh is nowhere..! Forget sums of 8k..that aint gonna happen. [especially if an agent is involved] As someone else said.They will have all manner of undersellers chipping for well less than half that. 8 day cruise cant be going anywhere exotic, unless they are flying you out & back. To be honest if your band does about 3/4 functions over xmas including new years eve [In the UK] You will get more...and be at home Xmas day. A couple of years back MU min rates where under £300.00 pw per man. And most Cruise lines take no notice of that. P & O used to be the best payers. Paying port manning/overtime/travel to and from port/holiday pay etc.. But all that changed about 4/5 years ago. It was worth doing 2 week stints then... Aint no more.Unless you are a single guy with no ties of any kind. And no work. If you want i can PM you someones number, Who is in the thick of cruise ships... He will give you the rundown on wages. Garry

If it is just one MP3. Upload as an attachment from my controls here on Basschat. Garry

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='325977' date='Nov 10 2008, 03:15 PM']A good jazz musician is listening to everyone of the musicians he is performaing with at all times, something that is actually mentally very difficult to do.[/quote] Actually that should apply to ALL Musicians... Garry

[quote name='Clarky' post='325704' date='Nov 10 2008, 09:27 AM']I have two of my three basses in a stand next to my side of the bed and a typical Mr & Mrs Clarky evening ends up with me noodling in bed while she reads for a bit, falls asleep and eventually barks "Clarky turn the lights out zzzzzzzz". Romantic, eh?[/quote] So how did you manage 3 nippers...? Garry

[quote name='Huge Hands' post='325702' date='Nov 10 2008, 09:21 AM']I could be wrong, but I thought Bob Babbitt claimed the Supremes version?[/quote] Looks like there might have to be another post.. 'Further Babbit Investigation' FBI... Dony worry i already have my coat on. Garry

Here is his site [ Bob Babbit ] Worth a look. [url="http://www.bobbabbitt.com/"]http://www.bobbabbitt.com/[/url] Garry

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='324183' date='Nov 7 2008, 01:34 PM']I wonder who the most recorded bass player ever is/was? Will Lee has played with everyone but how many recordings has he done (genuine query - I know not)?[/quote] I like old Will. Funny enough i have been doing a bit of digging of late, regarding WL. And the name of Neil Stubenhaus keeps popping up. Christ he has played on tons of stuff. He does a stonking [ In the pocket ] groove on Quincy Jones version of 'Killer Joe'. Garry

[quote name='ARGH' post='323803' date='Nov 6 2008, 10:36 PM']Play it in D,and you can add all sorts of lovely open harmonics....[/quote] I suppose its still alright to play it in D when the singer is singing in F or G.. Yer f*%k it, who cares.. When you are having fun. Garry

[quote name='ARGH' post='322915' date='Nov 5 2008, 07:47 PM']Oh NOOOO He's soloing..... That means we will have pages upon pages of shitheads slating him.[/quote] Sooooo right on. The Basschat forum is the last place you wanna do a post about a good Bassist... Or any Bass player come to think of it... Garry

[quote name='Clarky' post='322149' date='Nov 4 2008, 08:24 PM']PS, so who is the comb-over on DB on the Bill Evans clip? Charlie Haden?[/quote] Still looking into it... Garry

[quote name='Clarky' post='322086' date='Nov 4 2008, 07:32 PM']The "Vanguard" albums though are a fantastic epitaph[/quote] Sure are. Been googling to..not much about.. Garry

I think you are right [ infact you are right ] So try again Garry

Nice warm tone.. Looks like he would be at home with the Krays.. Garry

Good one Bilbo... Good to see he made it into the Basschat top 10... Garry

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='318861' date='Oct 31 2008, 10:30 AM']That'll be 20 out of a couple of thousand Bit like a local council election, then![/quote] Garry

[quote name='ARGH' post='319882' date='Nov 1 2008, 11:48 PM']...Or enough frets[/quote] Or no frets. Garry

[quote name='HeavyJay' post='318962' date='Oct 31 2008, 12:30 PM']I generally make sure I'm all tuned up[/quote] Must remember to do that... Garry

Ai No Corrida Live.. Louis Johnson... Pre Ernie Ball [2 Band Eq] The Only Musicman sound.. Garry

[quote name='Tee' post='317773' date='Oct 29 2008, 05:14 PM']Clearly there are only five bass players in the results, only re-arranged [/quote] Looks like you are all gradually getting there... Garry

[quote name='wombatboter' post='317757' date='Oct 29 2008, 04:51 PM']Nice to hear that I drew some attention on someone who seems to deserve it a lot...Respect ![/quote] Yer that was a great call.. Garry

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='317703' date='Oct 29 2008, 04:19 PM']Pete Wentz apparently....[/quote] You must be a pick thumping P player.. You zipped through that pretty B sharp... Garry

So... Who do you think you sound like? If you need any help.. Try this link.. [url="http://quizfarm.com/quizzes/bass/Fartbart7/which-famous-bass-player-are-you/#"]http://quizfarm.com/quizzes/bass/Fartbart7...layer-are-you/#[/url] Garry

Yer, Very Good..... Sounds good even thru my Sh**ty PC speakers. But slap wrists for sending me to a Drum link.. For punishment, you will have to join a Trad band for a week. Garry

[quote name='The Funk' post='317604' date='Oct 29 2008, 02:32 PM']Agreed. There is a book called something like "The Bass Bible" as well somewhere.[/quote] Thats what i posted earlier... I should have said...sorry.. [url="http://www.bassplace.com/ST047.html"]http://www.bassplace.com/ST047.html[/url] Garry