iamthewalrus Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 I was driving home from work last night & caught the last hour of Chris Evans show on R2 & he played "You Mke Me Feel So Very Happy" by Blood, Sweat, & Tears. I was absolutely blown away by the bass playing of Jim Fielder on that track - great melodic playing which didn't get in the way of either the song, or the other instruments. I'd forgotten what a great bassist he is (according to Wikipedia, he's playing with Neil Diamond?). Definitely a player in the mould of Jamerson & Joe Osborn. Any other Jim Fielder fans here? Cheers, iamthewalrus. Quote
Chezz55 Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Jim Fielder. Hmmmmmmm - now there's a name I haven't heard in a while. The second Blood, Sweat & Tears album has some fine tracks on it, particularly 'Spinning Wheel' and (I think) 'Blues Part II' in which Jim Fielder plays a very nice understated bass solo. Gonna have to dig the vinyl out this weekend and revisit the album. Thanks for jogging the memory. Chris. Quote
Soulfinger Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 I agree, great line. There was a transcription in a Bass Player mag some time ago. [quote name='iamthewalrus' post='303320' date='Oct 9 2008, 09:53 PM']according to Wikipedia, he's playing with Neil Diamond[/quote] IIRC, it´s the other Neil - Sedaka, not Diamond. Quote
cetera Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 GREAT bassist..... and at the time very similar in style to my fave bassist from another horn band - Peter Cetera from Chicago Quote
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