spearminthideous

Wow, awesome work! That tune is a beast — Hiromi’s compositions are always full of rhythmic twists and harmonic surprises, and XYZ is no exception. I can only imagine how intense that main groove must be to lock in, especially with all the syncopation and odd-meter phrasing going on.

I’ve been following Danny Ziemann’s work for a while too, and I completely agree — his approach to jazz bass is both deep and accessible. I’ve worked through parts of Low Down Vol. 1, and it really helped me rethink my phrasing and groove. Haven’t picked up the Topics in Jazz Bass series yet, but it’s been on my radar. I play a fretted 4-string myself, and it’s great to hear that the material is adaptable across both upright and electric. Danny’s emphasis on musicality over mechanics really resonates, and I think a group setting would be perfect for bouncing ideas off each other and digging into the exercises. Maybe we could start with Volume 1 and set a loose weekly pace? Share insights, questions, maybe even short clips of us trying out the concepts? Could be a great way to stay motivated and learn together.