Danny Thompson

[TwoTimesBass]

Evening folks,

 

It was very sad to hear about the passing of Danny Thompson today, someone who was a real inspiration for my bass playing. In fact it was watching Danny playing in the Transatlantic Sessions series that got me back to the double bass after being away for a lot time, playing along with those videos taught me a great deal.

 

A player that I much admired not so much for his virtuoso skill personally, but someone who could sit behind and accompany many different musicians across many styles, understated and looked damn cool doing it!

 

Here are a couple of my favourites, please share your thoughts

 

 

 

Much respect and thanks...

[Cairobill]

Ah, such a fantastic player. Genius. 

[JohnH89]

A true legend . The world is slightly poorer without the wonderful Danny Thompson . 

[petebassist]

Inspirational musician... and always such an amazing double bass tone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg_Utj4Aljc

[Rabbie]

Danny has been a mentor and been a wonderful friend to me. Although most of our friendship was done from a distance, his wisdom, kindness and humour were just a text away, and that felt great.

His music and personality touched so many people, such diverse people…and we all loved him. 
What he thought me about playing the double bass (and music…and life) can be written on the back of a stamp, yet would take a lifetime to elaborate upon. I’m certainly still working on it. 
Such was the depth of his magnificent character. 
We will all miss him very much, but we can all rejoice in the fact that his tone, that unique Danny tone, will be forever.