Mikey D

I've said about this before as my old bad wanted to do it. I learned the song but THAT run was beyond me, i had the notes in the right order, but definately, definately, not the right speed, although, for a laugh I tried playing it recently now I use the 3/4 finger technique a bit and it sounds quite mad! I would love to play this live. Was it Greg Phillanges (sp?) on keys?

This thread may help: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=2228&hl=three+fingers"]Three Fingers thread[/url]

My favourite (Apart from the classic School Days), is the Vertu album from about 2000.

It's all about Juan Nelson. I had to learn this when I was teaching a guy years ago as he "HAD" to know it and couldn't work it out by himself. Lovely, lovely bass part.

[quote name='Josh' post='173315' date='Apr 9 2008, 05:19 PM']How so Mikey?[/quote] Awful bass tone, but this may have been to with the sound engineer. And he was actually very sloppy. Not in a cool loose, kind of way, just sloppy. Also, if you listen to any of her earlier live recordings the bass is more articulate and sits nicer in the groove. Saying that, he looked like he was enjoying himself. I was too busy checking out Jill anyway to be fair.

I had a quick go on Dominique Dipiazza's 5 which was 33" and that was excellent. He seems to make it ok.

[quote name='Huge Hands' post='172763' date='Apr 9 2008, 12:22 AM']I have the Jill Scott live (2001?) CD with Terry Tribett on bass. I was very impressed with him![/quote] Fat Bak Taffy!!! Yeah if it is the 826+ album it's 2001. The Tribetts generally run ting! His brother Eric is a monster drummer. Also, I suppose this link may be of interest to people looking at this thread: [url="http://www.gospelbasslines.com/interviews/"]www.gospelbasslines.com[/url]

[quote name='Josh' post='169989' date='Apr 4 2008, 08:23 PM']And a personal favourite of mine, Dwayne Wright: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa2o0P-eE-Y"]DW 1.[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnuiNgOO2OY&feature=related"]DW 2.[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmd-Hw5_rzM&feature=related"]DW 3.[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5n4E4UT0ts"]DW 4.[/url][/quote] I saw him with Jill Scott and really wasn't impressed with playing or sound...but he's definately better in those vids.

Man, it just makes me wish i was better* with a bow! *Or even able to use it properly at all!

Nice.

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='168733' date='Apr 2 2008, 08:37 PM']Actually, I was disappointed by this now I have seen it. Seeing someone play someone elses solo, even in this manner, is no more exciting than any other 'set piece'.[/quote] Exactly how I feel about classical musicians sometimes!

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='168435' date='Apr 2 2008, 02:22 PM']I haven't heard Mikey's version (I will try to later) so cannot comment on it but I know I struggle with them and, every time the tune gets called, I regret not having worked harder or longer on them. I guess that may be one of the reasons why I play jazz in small pubs in East Anglia not in The Barbican![/quote] I don't really have a version anywhere. I did a video a while ago how to play cells through it and one on my old 8 string after playing for a couple of months. But when I get back to brum I will try and do one for some critisicm/comments as I have been working on somethings that make it, "a little" easier to play on it. Unless you meant you haven't seen that video up there yet...I don't think I will ever get to that standard. On piano anyway!

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='168399' date='Apr 2 2008, 01:49 PM']a/I admire his skill. b/But the tune? Call me ignorant/arogant or whatever, but I genuinely don't believe there is anyone who likes that music. Its all just an act and conspiracy to become accepted amongst the middle classes. c/But the guys got talent. And a lot of time on his hands I would expect. He should spend his time doing something constructive though. Like composing something good. Or curing cancer.[/quote] I have to agree with you on a and c, but b...I do actually like the tune, a lot. It's actually one of my favourite albums, but to each their own.

A little further down on the main page. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=12334"]See this thread[/url]

Does anyone know when these things go on the iplayer? i want to hear this.

[quote name='Dillsfretless' post='165664' date='Mar 29 2008, 01:21 AM']To all you guys who play a 6 string (or 7) - why do you like the extra string(s)?[/quote] After soley using a 6 string for years, I have switched to 5 strings, purely because the low B didn't get a lot of use. I have a fretted and fretless both strung with a high c. Do I use that high c a lot!? Honestly, not really for what you might see as traditional bass work. It tends to get used in my own music for playing chords and when I'm playing changes I like having the C. I personally don't have a problem with anyone using a bass with any number of strings, as long as they use them well.

It's 30 minutes max on train isn't it!?

Some will say Wow! Some will say Why!? But this man can definately play. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeJt1cB7AA0"]Giant Steps[/url]

Excellent. I love this band.

[quote name='Alun' post='164758' date='Mar 27 2008, 09:29 PM']Thanks both Mikey, are you playing with Lewis down this way any time soon? If so, I shall try and get there. Cheers Alun[/quote] Not that I know of...I'll let you know though. I can't remember if I said, but I actually saw you last time iwas down as I was in tom cottle's car and you were with his drum teacher. I didn't realise it was you though.

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='164565' date='Mar 27 2008, 03:56 PM']Cool - where was that, Mikey? We don't get much up here in Felixstowe/Suffolk more radical than Stacy Kent. I'm off to see John Scofield with horns on Saturday tho'(Jazz Cafe). Steve Swallow isn't with them this time, which is a great shame as he is one of my favourites but the event should be special enough anyway.[/quote] Birmingham Jam House. We are quite fortunate that we have a very active promoter for jazz in Birmingham (Tony Dudley Evans as part of Birmingham Jazz), I saw more jazz gigs in my first fortnight here that I had in my lifetime, a lot of them for free aswell! I'm really looking forward to seeing Dave Douglas in a couple of weeks, with James Genus on bass and the neil cowley trio is pretty soon aswell. Robert is playing london tonight or tomorrow, but it is sold out unfortunately. Scofield at the Barbican last year with MMW was one of the best gigs i had been to, was going to try and head down for the Jazz cafe one, but funds aren't allowing me to. Gotta save some money for Cheltenham jazz festival and a holiday in Oslo. It's a shame that Steve isn't coming with him, as I saw him with the Mike Gibbs jazz orchestra tour and he sounded excellent. I pestered my head of year for weeks to try and get a lesson with him, but nothing came of it!

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='164497' date='Mar 27 2008, 02:30 PM']Some nice new stuff on my cd player: Robert Glasper Trio - My Element Jason Robello - Next Time Around Iain Ballamy - More Jazz Taylor Eigsti - Lucky To Be Me Troy Miller - 40 Days I asked some jazz fans around me what they were into and these came up - all quality acts with first class work. Anybody else listening to any new jazz? Also downloaded Janek Gwizdala's 'Mystery To Me' off CD Baby - some nice creative stuff in there, particularly nice horn arrangements. Nice to hear a bass player's record that is defined by the music and not by the bass playing. S'cool.[/quote] Saw Robert Glasper's trio on tuesday..absolutely great. The Drummer (Chris Dave) is now officially my favourite drummer ever. Wasn't overwhelmed by the bassist Alan Hampton, but he held his own.

Still teachin'!

Ooooh, I'm going to be in Milton Keynes for the Sunday and Monday, will see if I can get a lift over from some unsuspecting friend. Looks like some nice gear to try and people to meet in person.

Nice to see you finally play Alun! I'm also with the funk and clayton on this one.