Foundations
Foundations-Scott LaFaro
FOUNDATIONS – Scott LaFaro Born on 3rd April, 1936 in the town of Geneva, New York, Scott LaFaro’s career as a professional bassist was a short one, spanning just six years between 1955 and 1961, before his untimely death, aged just 26. However, the prowess of his playing, his unique phrasing, the way he cut across conventional time... Read More »
Foundations – Ron Carter
Ron Carter The problem with writing about the bass playing of Ron Carter is the sheer number of sessions he has performed on. As one of the most recorded musicians in music history, his bass playing has allegedly graced more than 2,500 albums. Where then is the listener to begin if they wish to hear the best... Read More »
Foundations- Ray Brown
Ray Brown stands as one of the most technically accomplished bass players of all time. His full, round sound, meticulous timing and almost scientific approach to the instrument is best exemplified in the pages of his book, ‘Bass Method’, an instructional manual first published in 1963 which remains one of (if not) widest read of all of the... Read More »
Foundations-Charles Mingus
Foundations – Charles Mingus For those bassists who are unfamiliar with the world of jazz and are looking for a starting point, then the playing of Charles Mingus is a particularly good route to follow. Mingus was a bandleader, bassist and arranger, but he was first and foremost a composer and it is this capability which infuses his... Read More »
