What a beautiful solo by Don Thompson. I saw these guys play George's Spaghetti House on Dundas St in Toronto 1973-75 with the great flutist Moe Koffman and the amazing Terry Clarke on drums. Why did I assume every joint I ate in would have amazing musicians int it? I was spoiled! Great recording!
Ed's playing is always a present. I wish I could see him perform live. Don Thompson manages to highlight him exactly as it should. What's this gorgeous waltz by the way ?
Not only bass... If you haven't heard D.T. on vibes, you have some catching to do (before it's too late). If you haven't heard D.T. on piano, do the same thing. I've never got the chance to hear him playing drums but, apparently, he mastered that one too. I also heard that, after playing with Phil Dwyer for a while, D.T. picked up tenor sax and started working on it very seriously (and he is 76 already). Not to mention his teaching gigs in between. This guy is mega underrated genius.
I agree that Don is, technically, a great bassist. But for some strange reason, he doesn’t bring a sensitivity to dynamics that, I think, a trio requires.
Magistral guitarrista con un magistral contrabajista que lamentablemente dejo el bajo para tocar el piano (se habrá cansado de transportar el instrumento?)😊 está era la base rítmica de la orquesta de Rob MacConnell.
@@ronaskew not sure about that. If the player rolls off all the high freq at the amp the engineer doesn’t have any options to put it back. You can’t boost what ain’t there.
@@sblack48 He has the last word because he records it as close to what he wants as is possible. So, if he paints himself into a corner, it is a comfy corner of choice and taste.
@@steveburchfield5576 That's true; he used a Standel in the early days until it broke down. It couldn't be repaired because the circuits were of an unorthodox modular design. He used an orange Roland Cube 60 for a very long time, likely beginning in the mid-to-late '70s, until that wore out. He then used an Evans, which I saw him use in '97, but it never could give him his trademark warm sound.
@John (grumpy ass) Fenner: Settle down there Sparky! The guitar *is* thrashed and it's beautiful. It's possibly the most iconic thrashed guitar in Canadian jazz history. Reggie's not being rude, he's making an accurate observation. Most of us who love Ed's playing enjoy knowing that his amazing tone comes from that wonderfully thrashed guitar. You're the only one being a Burkley Hunt round here mate! Now, sit down and apologize to poor friendly Reggie!
@@errornosuchuser9196 Of course, you are quite right. I wouldn't want to upset anyone. Sorry all. But,!. It's a "cultivated" look !. Great care otherwise, being taken to ensure the instrument is set up properly and plays well.any Guitar "thrown" into the trunk of a car for years, would eventually be unplayable !. Fabulous playing !, but the Huitar is a deliberate "talking point". Kind Regards to All, Fenn.
*@ Reggie Tito* Who cares !!! Still sounds great to me... Besides that, Ed Bickert can pick up a piece of 2x4 from the pile, nail 6 strings to it and play gig the following night Lol...
There were photos posted of Ed's 80th with people holding that thrashed guitar with two hands like it was pure gold. That thrashed guitar is iconic to any Canadian jazz guitar player.
I've read for years he used 11's, but towards the end of his career, went down to 10's because time takes its toll. Like Bill Frisell, he was just a wizard of knowing exactly where to pick or pluck, and with exactly how much force. Most pros are pretty good at this, but some like Joe Pass are just playing so much that they can't give that kind of care to every note. Bickert is of the BIll Evans school, more interested in creating a mood with his touch.
Don has to be in the NHOP league of bassists surely? Magnificent playing Don.
Don Thompson is a MONSTER bass player. So amazing to see what he and Ed Bickert do!!
Totally agree. I have some great work by both of these giants on my UA-cam channel. Just posted a full album of Don’s today.
Heavenly. Twice. ❤❤🎉
RIP Ed...thanks for the music...we'll miss you
Estupendo trío de un gran guitarrista con un tremendo contrabajista DON THOMPSON!
What a beautiful solo by Don Thompson. I saw these guys play George's Spaghetti House on Dundas St in Toronto 1973-75 with the great flutist Moe Koffman and the amazing Terry Clarke on drums. Why did I assume every joint I ate in would have amazing musicians int it? I was spoiled! Great recording!
+P. 'Ammo' Sametz That's amazing; I wish George's was still around!
were you ever spoiled...
Yes i saw them there in maybe 82. And regularly too, I would nurse 1 glass of draft for an hour...
Absolutely fantastic and amazing !!! Ed has influenced the jazz guitar play and style in the last 40 years the most (y)
Thank you so much for uploading this. Absolutely wonderful. Mr. Bickert's playing is of course mesmerizing.
Brilliant! I remember seeing this on tv in the 90s I was blown away and always wondered if I’d find it again. Thank you for posting this.
Thank you so much for posting, wonderful to see it,
If that recording could be cleaned up and put on line or on a disc, I'd buy it in a hearbeat!
Эд Бикерт - Гитарист - полный кайф!!!!!
Don Thompson played with a lyricism reminiscent of Scott LaFaro in his Bill Evans days.
Exactly...
Absolutely amazing
thanks for sharing!
Ed's playing is always a present. I wish I could see him perform live. Don Thompson manages to highlight him exactly as it should.
What's this gorgeous waltz by the way ?
One Morning In May
The vibraphonist I play with is good friends with Don Thompson. Great bass player!
Not only bass... If you haven't heard D.T. on vibes, you have some catching to do (before it's too late). If you haven't heard D.T. on piano, do the same thing. I've never got the chance to hear him playing drums but, apparently, he mastered that one too. I also heard that, after playing with Phil Dwyer for a while, D.T. picked up tenor sax and started working on it very seriously (and he is 76 already). Not to mention his teaching gigs in between. This guy is mega underrated genius.
my favorite bass players are Scott LaFarro, Bob Magnusson, and Don Thompson
An incredible musician Don Thompson. So gifted.
I agree that Don is, technically, a great bassist. But for some strange reason, he doesn’t bring a sensitivity to dynamics that, I think, a trio requires.
Thanks Daryl! Love walked in, man.
Bellissimo!
Thanks for this!
Magistral guitarrista con un magistral contrabajista que lamentablemente dejo el bajo para tocar el piano (se habrá cansado de transportar el instrumento?)😊 está era la base rítmica de la orquesta de Rob MacConnell.
tele jazz guitarist: ed bickert, ted green, tim lerch, julian lage. bill frisell. mike stern,..
Interesting sound. I’ve never heard his guitar so bright before, usually he had the top end rolled off.
The engineer always has the last word.
@@ronaskew not sure about that. If the player rolls off all the high freq at the amp the engineer doesn’t have any options to put it back. You can’t boost what ain’t there.
@@sblack48
He has the last word because he records it as close to what he wants as is possible. So, if he paints himself into a corner, it is a comfy corner of choice and taste.
What year was this?
Ed Bickert/Don Thompson (Sackville, 1978). A guess…
18:45 yaaa, da likk!
Ed sounds amazing...as always! He's probably my favorite trio player. Can anyone tell me what he was using for an amp here? I can't quite see it.
I heard he liked an old Standel amp.
@@steveburchfield5576 That's true; he used a Standel in the early days until it broke down. It couldn't be repaired because the circuits were of an unorthodox modular design. He used an orange Roland Cube 60 for a very long time, likely beginning in the mid-to-late '70s, until that wore out. He then used an Evans, which I saw him use in '97, but it never could give him his trademark warm sound.
Who’s the singer ❓ She is great ❗️
MF DOOM Brought me Here
How? I'm big fan of both. He sampled Bickert somewhere?
i have no idea mb he mentions him in an interview
/ i cant remember. Dilla defly did tho@@monoswinger
thanks man, i'll try to google it
@@irie1tes
i want to know the setlist？
any idea about the song at 9:12? thanks
Funk in Deep Freeze
song name at 31?
Fungii Mama
Jump in the Line
Why is it when I hear some wonderful sounds , a "Burke " says something stupid . Like Reggie Tito. I do wonder what Planet he's on . Lord Save Us ! .
@John (grumpy ass) Fenner: Settle down there Sparky! The guitar *is* thrashed and it's beautiful. It's possibly the most iconic thrashed guitar in Canadian jazz history. Reggie's not being rude, he's making an accurate observation. Most of us who love Ed's playing enjoy knowing that his amazing tone comes from that wonderfully thrashed guitar. You're the only one being a Burkley Hunt round here mate! Now, sit down and apologize to poor friendly Reggie!
It is trashed. Like Pat Metheny’s gibson or Wllie Nelson’s guitar, both of which were worn through. It’s just an accurate observation not a criticism
@@errornosuchuser9196 Of course, you are quite right. I wouldn't want to upset anyone. Sorry all. But,!. It's a "cultivated" look !. Great care otherwise, being taken to ensure the instrument is set up properly and plays well.any Guitar "thrown" into the trunk of a car for years, would eventually be unplayable !. Fabulous playing !, but the Huitar is a deliberate "talking point". Kind Regards to All, Fenn.
I thought black face was inappropriate.
that guitar is thrashed
*@ Reggie Tito*
Who cares !!! Still sounds great to me...
Besides that, Ed Bickert can pick up a piece of 2x4 from the pile, nail 6 strings to it and play gig the following night Lol...
I've read that Ed traveled with his guitar in the trunk of his car, no case lol, just droped it into the trunk.
There were photos posted of Ed's 80th with people holding that thrashed guitar with two hands like it was pure gold. That thrashed guitar is iconic to any Canadian jazz guitar player.
Yeah it pretty cool. People now pay extra money to buy new guitars that look like that - they call it ‘reliced’
Todd Brooks !!!!
That bottom e string looks massive. Helps to explain his tone perhaps. The guitar that is.
I've read for years he used 11's, but towards the end of his career, went down to 10's because time takes its toll. Like Bill Frisell, he was just a wizard of knowing exactly where to pick or pluck, and with exactly how much force. Most pros are pretty good at this, but some like Joe Pass are just playing so much that they can't give that kind of care to every note. Bickert is of the BIll Evans school, more interested in creating a mood with his touch.