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That's a very good watch... Scott asks some interesting things and gets right into Freddies playing, timing, groove, feel, technical aspects, little showbiz stories and the whole shebang!

No problem, all fine. Like I said, it's probably better here because more people might see it and it is worthy of its own thread. Defiantly a good watch (well, I think so).

I posted this a few days ago over in 'Off Topic'. But it's probably better off in this forum.

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The same concert. 'Uh, Oh!', with Marcus' solo at around 4:30.

Here is Marcus on a live concert with Dave Grusin and the GRP All Stars out in Japan in 1980. It says from a 'Broadcast'. Possibly from a TV airing. It's interesting, because Marcus at times, seems to be favouring more of the back pick up sound on his Jazz Bass like he is still experimenting sound wise. At 10:50, on the tune 'Shamballa', Marcus plays some really nice Fretless: 'Shamballa' on it's own:

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It's quite woody and hollow sounding...Pick and flats, of course. Sounds more like a Burns Bass, Jazz Bass type to my ears (or sim, Hagstom etc). A Bass with more than one pick up. Like 'chris_b' said, Dave Richmond, or even Russ Stableford had similar sounds. From a Chatgpt search: "Sven Wunder himself plays bass—specifically, the double bass—on his albums (including Eastern Flowers, Wabi Sabi, Natura Morta, and Late Again). He’s a trained jazz double-bassist who began playing at a young age, a fact he's mentioned in interviews and profiles open.spotify.com+15psychedelicbabymag.com+15steppinintotomorrow.com+15. Credits for Natura Morta list "electric bass" among the instruments used, which, given his involvement as the arranger, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, points to him handling the bass parts . So on any Sven Wunder album, the bass lines—double or electric—are performed by Sven Wunder himself." "I couldn’t find any reliable information detailing the brand or model of Sven Wunder’s electric bass guitar. Most available sources—including recording credits for Natura Morta—simply list “electric bass” without specifying manufacturer or model prestomusic.com+8svenwunder.bandcamp.com+8banbantonton.com+8. Given his background as a trained jazz double-bassist, it’s likely that electric bass serves more as a functional studio instrument for him rather than a signature piece of gear. He frequently records with vintage and analogue equipment, but no interviews or gear rundowns specify the brand of his bass guitar prestomusic.com. If you're trying to match his tone, you might focus more on his production/mixing approach—vintage analogue gear, tape recording, and a jazz-influenced playing style—rather than the exact bass model. Would you like help identifying gear similar in tone, or tracking down studio session credits where he might be more specific?"

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Marvellous...It's been a while since I listened to that gem!! Not everyone's cup of tea, but for me, it has everything. A killer groove, surrounded by hooky melodies and tight harmonies. And of course, top playing with a super feel from all. I think that's Hailey Niswanger, who usually plays Tenor, Alto and Soprano, but plays some of the Kinga Glyk gig on a Roland Aerophone (I think that's what it is or was announced as). There are two Synths in the band (or there was) playing similar sounds, so yeah, it can sound a bit boring and does sound a bit pedestrian note wise. Maybe she hasn't been playing it long? Certainly not as exciting, moving, or a big wow moment like when Michael Brecker played 'In a Sentimental Mood' with his EWI, accompanied by Mike Mainieri, leading into 'Trains', live in Tokyo back in the day. But then again, those guys were another level of musicianship, so maybe I'm being a tad unfair comparing. Just my opinion, of course. But back on track with the OP... yeah, I think Kinga plays great and will be worth the admission fee at Ronnie Scott's.

I was at this gig ...The first time I saw Marcus (and his soloing chops) live:

I first heard Marcus on that Dave Grusin album, 'Mountain Dance', back in 1979. About that time, I also heard him on 'Streamline' by Lenny White:

The marvelous Brazilian Bassist, Arthur Maia, and his band. Unfortunately, he's no longer with us. A couple of tracks from his many YouTube videos...

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Haha...the very same question (word for word) originally appeared over two years ago in another thread. Victory dance bassline? - General Discussion - Basschat

It had been years since I've heard/seen that Duke quote. And now I've seen it twice in a week!! Jason Heath's Double Bass Blog

There have been so many (very good) covers of this tune I wouldn't know where to start. But Herb's version is the swinging 60's for me. Incidentally, Herb Alpert starts a short tour tonight....at the age of 90!!

Phil Collins Big Band...Some very fine playing all round: