Bravo Anthony Jackson. Inspiration and power blend together in his performances. I love his style and he remains one of my favourite bass players in the world.
ANTHONY JACKSON,a truly under rated bass player if there ever was one,A real genius, a SUPERIOR MUSICIAN who happens to be a bass player,AJ is the REAL DEAL!
Simply the finest bass player! So innovative! So humble! So unique! Its fair to mention most bass players sound almost alike, but no one sounds like Anthony Jackson. I am so inspired.
I had the opportunity to listen and see Anthony Jackson back in New York in 1982. He was one of my main influences. Is because of him that i got a Fodera Anthony Jackson Contrabass. Congratulations Anthony.
AJ is THE MAN!!! Such a great musical imagination. Technique is AWESOME! TIME - ALWAYS IN THE POCKET VERSATILE in lots of different styles of music. Versatile in different ways of playing: Pick, Muting, etc. AJ is THE MAN!
I have played bass for 20 years, have played like and along with many: Jaco, Larry, Marcus, etc. In my book, Anthony Jackson is one of the most thorough, gifted, and THE most versatile and seamless bassist Ever. Only his idol, James Jamerson, compares. The boy is no joke!
@losernamehere He does the improvisation very much like Gary Willis does it. He looks at the chord changes on the chart, which he's going to improvise over. Then he relies on his ear training (for intervals, not chords) to give him ideals when he plays. Jamerson is Jackson's main influence (you can hear that on this tune), and Jamerson = melodic bassline that uses downbeat-oriented, 16th notey phrases :-)
Thanks for posting this. A true genius I remember seeing him 1st play on the Grovnor Washinton Video, which I still have on VHS somewhere. He always said the bass is a guitar, so therefore it should have 6 strings!
Glad to see someone showing respect for Anthony - one of the greatest bassists of all time. I've been trying to find this Metro track for a while as well, thanks!
If you admire Anthony Jackson's work, you MUST seriously check out James Jamerson. "Standing in the Shadows of Motown", the movie and (especially) the book are a perfect place to start. The concept of the bass part as counter-melody, while maintaining the bass function is exemplified by both men's playing.
The greatest compliment anyone could possibly pay a bass player is to say their playing is reminiscent of AJ. I was told that once, whether the guy was wearing 'beer headphones' or not it was a good feeling. When you listen to someone enough something of theirs rubs off on you in the end, and there is no greater musician for a hack like me to steal from than Anthony Jackson!
I never had a favourite bass player - there are so many greats (Nico, Jaco, Alain, Jeff......) and then I got my first Steve Khan and Eyewitness album years ago: "Casa Loco." A.J. is my absolute favourite bassist ever. Anthony, while playing the song, while playing the instrument, ALSO PLAYS WITH YOUR HEAD. He's the first to successfully pull that off. He's the puzzler. Frickin' genius.
Actually, it's all about understanding the format of the tune itself, all its sections and changes AS A FRAME. After that is understood, all the riffs you hear throughout are improvised according to where the music is and what AJ's feeling. That is the goal of any musician...to express themselves however they want, whenever they want, assuming it's not contradicting the overall feel or mood and is not completely raining on any of the other bandmates' parades.
Yo les sugiero que ESCUCHEN Y ANALIZEN todas y cada una de las notas que toca Anthony Jackson no en este vídeo, Sino en todas y cada una de sus participaciones!!!!! Es Amazing!!!!!!!! No es fácil lograr entender a e ste genio!!!
Or get the "Overtime" DVD or CD of Lee Ritenour. I got the DVD the other day for my birthday. Its just the best of the best making music together (also a. jackson) Pretty impressive. Its worth buying it!!!
You should check out the blue shadow with AJ and steve jordon! The lock and synch was unreal.... On steve khan's album I'lll try to create a video link to it here!
I find his work with Horacio Hernandez and Camillo more noticable. Also priceless facial expressions. Haha (Camillo's "On Fire" is an example of flawless drum/base/piano trio)
Yep I meant modern era because AJ is still relevant when it comes to top bassplayers.He's still on the cutting edge of bass technology and construction as well as being one of the better,more well rounded players.The only thing he doesn't do on bass is slap and pop.You'd be hard pressed to find a more passionate and funky technician. He may not be as famous but his playing certainly speaks for itself.Of course that's just my opinion! haha!
@chamoruyu agreed i ordered a 6 string thats coming today and i would'nt have been able to without him and i had never heard of him till i started looking for 6 string players
My dear brothers of music. Please keep it so that real musicians like AJ and others like him are, what we understand and listen too. Stop making the fakes rich$ Kick it AJ.
the most intelligent bassplayer now complete bassist, if you don`t agree, try to playalong one or more of his tunes on any album it`s not easy, is it?....
Bravo Anthony Jackson. Inspiration and power blend together in his performances.
I love his style and he remains one of my favourite bass players in the world.
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ANTHONY JACKSON,a truly under rated bass player if there ever was one,A real genius, a SUPERIOR MUSICIAN who happens to be a bass player,AJ is the REAL DEAL!
Simply the finest bass player! So innovative! So humble! So unique! Its fair to mention most bass players sound almost alike, but no one sounds like Anthony Jackson. I am so inspired.
I had the opportunity to listen and see Anthony Jackson back in New York in 1982. He was one of my main influences. Is because of him that i got a Fodera Anthony Jackson Contrabass. Congratulations Anthony.
It’s an honour to play music with him.
Absolutely my FAVORITE BASSIST of the modern era!!
Nice tribute to (as you said) one of the greatest bass payer ever !! Totally unique sound and langage. Thanks for that tribute !
"The Great Anthony Jackson"
My favourite bassist connecting soul funk era with new era.
He is the jazz James Jamerson)
Modern-era J Jamerson. =)
@@mikajuola1816 yep,that's it)
AJ is THE MAN!!!
Such a great musical imagination.
Technique is AWESOME!
TIME - ALWAYS IN THE POCKET
VERSATILE in lots of different styles of music.
Versatile in different ways of playing: Pick, Muting, etc.
AJ is THE MAN!
I have played bass for 20 years, have played like and along with many: Jaco, Larry, Marcus, etc. In my book, Anthony Jackson is one of the most thorough, gifted, and THE most versatile and seamless bassist Ever. Only his idol, James Jamerson, compares. The boy is no joke!
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@losernamehere He does the improvisation very much like Gary Willis does it. He looks at the chord changes on the chart, which he's going to improvise over. Then he relies on his ear training (for intervals, not chords) to give him ideals when he plays. Jamerson is Jackson's main influence (you can hear that on this tune), and Jamerson = melodic bassline that uses downbeat-oriented, 16th notey phrases :-)
Thanks for posting this. A true genius I remember seeing him 1st play on the Grovnor Washinton Video, which I still have on VHS somewhere. He always said the bass is a guitar, so therefore it should have 6 strings!
Thank goodness that it is still about the
music and the real talent that plays it.
We have to many fonys out. Please keep
going my bro.
Simply one of the finest, most unique
and most passionate musicians to grace bassdom---
Glad to see someone showing respect for Anthony - one of the greatest bassists of all time. I've been trying to find this Metro track for a while as well, thanks!
its a pleasure to listen and watch him playing!
If you admire Anthony Jackson's work, you MUST seriously check out James Jamerson. "Standing in the Shadows of Motown", the movie and (especially) the book are a perfect place to start. The concept of the bass part as counter-melody, while maintaining the bass function is exemplified by both men's playing.
Fantastic! Thanks for putting this together Guydude.
The greatest compliment anyone could possibly pay a bass player is to say their playing is reminiscent of AJ. I was told that once, whether the guy was wearing 'beer headphones' or not it was a good feeling. When you listen to someone enough something of theirs rubs off on you in the end, and there is no greater musician for a hack like me to steal from than Anthony Jackson!
Good god! AJ, the master, is taking us all to school.
I never had a favourite bass player - there are so many greats (Nico, Jaco, Alain, Jeff......) and then I got my first Steve Khan and Eyewitness album years ago: "Casa Loco." A.J. is my absolute favourite bassist ever. Anthony, while playing the song, while playing the instrument, ALSO PLAYS WITH YOUR HEAD. He's the first to successfully pull that off. He's the puzzler. Frickin' genius.
Great tribute,the man is a God to me.
Anthony is abnormally skilled, he's the best bass player I've ever seen.
The GOAT on bass guitar
Actually, it's all about understanding the format of the tune itself, all its sections and changes AS A FRAME. After that is understood, all the riffs you hear throughout are improvised according to where the music is and what AJ's feeling. That is the goal of any musician...to express themselves however they want, whenever they want, assuming it's not contradicting the overall feel or mood and is not completely raining on any of the other bandmates' parades.
Anthony Jackson , invented the contra bass guitar, and is the true master . No one plays like him , this side of the great James Jamerson!.
Yo les sugiero que ESCUCHEN Y ANALIZEN todas y cada una de las notas que toca Anthony Jackson no en este vídeo, Sino en todas y cada una de sus participaciones!!!!! Es Amazing!!!!!!!! No es fácil lograr entender a e
ste genio!!!
Respect.
Or get the "Overtime" DVD or CD of Lee Ritenour. I got the DVD the other day for my birthday. Its just the best of the best making music together (also a. jackson) Pretty impressive. Its worth buying it!!!
mennn anthony IS GROOVEE !!! 100% the best !! anthony
hes soooo cool i cant believe he invented the contrabass!!!
You should check out the blue shadow with AJ and steve jordon! The lock and synch was unreal.... On steve khan's album I'lll try to create a video link to it here!
i hear that man, i idolize him too...
I find his work with Horacio Hernandez and Camillo more noticable. Also priceless facial expressions. Haha
(Camillo's "On Fire" is an example of flawless drum/base/piano trio)
ehh vieja, alto bajista! :D
Yep I meant modern era because AJ is still relevant when it comes to top bassplayers.He's still on the cutting edge of bass technology and construction as well as being one of the better,more well rounded players.The only thing he doesn't do on bass is slap and pop.You'd be hard pressed to find a more passionate and funky technician. He may not be as famous but his playing certainly speaks for itself.Of course that's just my opinion! haha!
@chamoruyu
agreed i ordered a 6 string thats coming today and i would'nt have been able to without him and i had never heard of him till i started looking for 6 string players
Wow.
My dear brothers of music. Please keep it
so that real musicians like AJ and others
like him are, what we understand and listen too. Stop making the fakes rich$
Kick it AJ.
the GOAT
He can't be that good he doesn't slap. Lol JUST KIDDING! Love the guys playing. Top 5 for me probably.
He has slapped on record before for Chaka Khan on the Watcha Gonna Do For Me album.
@@ParallelRealities The slap playing on that album was very likely performed by Mark Stevens and dubbed over AJ's playing.
ye. I'm a 'huge Anthony' fan
the most intelligent bassplayer now
complete bassist,
if you don`t agree, try to playalong one or more of his tunes on any album
it`s not easy, is it?....
I agree some of his best are with Steve Khan.
i doubt there would be no 6-string bass if it wasn't for Mr. Jackson in my opinion..
What??? No mention of Catalyst?
AJ makes some of the best faces while playing--even better than Jim Carrey.
No...OBass.
2 dislikes.....What For? :S
Mladja Radovanovic they like Taylor swift and Katy perry
@Bass5el Bitter.