Powerful. "Jaco was such a genius that I extracted myself from that approach and didn't go there". Like Miles Davis saying "Do you know why I don't play ballads anymore? Because I love them so much".
Loved that JB recognized early that Jaco was such an original voice that he purposely disciplined himself to not pick up on JP's approach...no easy feat. I'm sure he lost a few gigs because he refused to mimic Jaco and instead insisted on being the best Jeff Berlin he could be. #respect
Jeff and Jaco were the two bassists that prompted me to learn harmony as a teenager. I still enjoy the music of both, and love Jeff's take on education, and music in general
Jeff remains the greatest bass player I have ever seen in a live situation. For him to elevate Jaco as he does, means so much. He truly was a genius of the bass guitar.
Yeah, Jaco was a one of a kind player who is still sending shock waves through the music world 3 decades after his death. Jeff, thanks for sharing your insights!
very important to hear this guy talk, I was just watching an old vid of jaco. Comments were disgusting, Calling jaco crap, Claiming he did nothing for the bass etc....Metallica guys much better etc.... even the Metallica guy is a big fan of jp, . I guess they are better than Berlin. to. I am not a bass player but i read music, My low level knowledge+ears tell me, Jaco was playing some serious licks, original stuff even if played on a regular guitar, would be awesome, Octives+harmonics,CHORDS jaco did=JUST AMAZING
@@OutOfPlace0 And even worse, judging Jaco from youtube videos filmed in his later years when he was a shadow of his former self. Even the Montreal video from 82' is a poor representation of who he was as a musician in my opinion despite its moments of brilliance. To get an accurate perspective on how brilliant he was at his peak people should watch Shadows & Light, Trilogue and the two Weather Report concerts with him that were filmed.
Being that I'm a drummer the one thing I notice from all of you bass players when you talk about Jaco is you all have a huge smile on your face. I don't think people notice that. Very cool. I think Jaco would be smiling too!!! ✌
Love your explanation of Jack’s use of harmonics. I on the other hand gravitated towards learning everything I could about how he played and duplicating the sound. This took; time, a lot of practice, studying theory and learning to stand outside the group to listen to the whole of the sound of the group while playing within the group. Training myself to do that and differentiate between fretted and fretless bass was the most difficult part of the process. Every day I keep pushing to improve, been at it since 1981 and I see no reason for stopping now.
i respect Mr. Jeff Berlin as a bassist. and for him to talk about Jaco's bass-playing in such high esteem makes me so happy! thanks, Mr. Jeff Berlin, for this vid!
As a young bass player in the 70s I remember first hearing Stanley Clarke and being most impressed by his speed and the fact that he was an equal soloist in Return to Forever then a year later hearing Jaco and being even more impressed. I remember reading about this Jeff Berlin guy in Rolling Stone and how great he was too but that was in the early 80s. Of course now I love Jeffs playing too. To this day I hear great younger players talk about how they are still influenced by Jaco's innovations. Marcus Miller and Victor Wooten talk of staying up all night to learn some tune Jaco composed on bass. I like rock bassist but its the guys with a jazz backround who tend to really know this instrument inside out.
Thanks for sharing Jeff, I deeply appreciate all of your offerings and comments. I may not agree with every single one, but you have my deepest respect and gratitude for your instructional genius.
The respect has to go to Jeff as a musician and as a teacher. This has done so much , he never fully go the respect jeff deserve. A teacher respecting a teacher.
Your right Jeff, I heard Jaco say in an interview, i think with Jerry Jemmott, "I was using harmonics to tune up one day, and it sounded like music to me" also its nice to hear some one as amazing as Jeff Berlin talk about other musicians with respect and even a little humility. Sets a standard for future musicians to live by as far as respect for one another.
Ya, he said it to Jerry Jemmott in the 1985 instructional video called "Modern Electric Bass" with Jaco Pastorius (obviously, lol). It's available on UA-cam, & the UA-cam video is called "Jaco Pastorius Modern Electric bass"
Jaco picked up the harmonic technique from watching guitarists he said it on his "instructional" video. Classical guitarists have been using harmonics on their guitars for centuries. Too bad classical guitar isn't a popular style anymore.
Thank you, Jeff, for your insight. Jaco’s artistry deserves this kind of attention. We recorded some gorgeous harmonic ‘experiments’ in 1976 that you have made me consider releasing. They were done as part of an early writing session for “John & Mary” and I believe he would be proud of them.
Aside from being an amazing bass player Jeff is also a superb narrator, who tells the story being friendly and honest at the same time. Great pleasure.
Jeff Berlin is beyond good, he's a genius, I played/sat in a room with him a few years ago and played some jazz standards..I learned quite a bit, but ultimately went home kicking a can. I did hang with him on my boxing knowledge to my surprise...
Very good and simple. I will have to discipline myself to this, because I’ve always tried to pickup a piece of each player I liked. I just retired so now I will have time to get back to practice. Thanks Jeff, good timing on this one for me. I needed this!
Jeff is one of the few bassist players can say something from Pastorius, not only he played with him, also have a great endurance and musical knowledge.
Nicely stated, Jeff.i know Jaco and his "place" will always be celebrated in this camp. He found beauty and power worked hand in hand. Today, there are 99.9% imitators.
I saw Mr Berlin in a small town hall in Peterborough late 70s. In the break, at the bar he was there and I said, "You're brilliant!" but he just looked at me like the young stoned hippie I was. Fond memories.
Nicely done Jeff, you sir are a genius too. I totally get what you said about not listening to Jaco too much because I do exactly the opposite when I want to think differently, such as listening specifically piano and horn players because their notes are arranged differently, which contributes to a different approach to phrasing than typically found in guitar and bass playing. It is because of Jaco and you that there are so many great players today. You guys took it to another level that had never been known to the masses before. I'm glad that at least one of you is still with us.
Jaco was so ahead of everyone else and totally expanded the language of the bass. When I first heard him I was floored . though he will be forever known for his bass playing he a wonderful composer and arranger too.
Reading is a beautiful thing Datanditto. You can do this and also keep playing and listening to whatever gives you musical pleasure, a total win-win. Good luck Sir.
I always enjoyed reading your columns. So much so that I copped your writing style while I was writing for my ski club newsletter. Thanks for your help, Jeff.
Great Larry. But be warned that my direct writing style also angered a lot of people for my lack of wiggle room in my views. I don't apologize nor take anything back that I ever said, except that I did learn to be more kind as I continued sharing thoughts about learning.
Jeff i didnt know you have your own channel! I was and still are big fan of all 70s era prog rock/ fusion stuff you guys made. I pick up guitar about ten years ago and now try to learn from you Guys. Definetly sub from here.
Mr. Berlin you are one of my favorite bass players! I met you once at the Roxy in Hollywood, CA. You were playing with Bruford at them time. It was an incredible show! Jaco is also one of my favorite bass players. Thank you for posting this.
You’re very humble Jeff and as always, honest. A legion of bass players, including myself, we’re immediately pulled as if by tractor beam into a Jaco orbit. I’m sure sales of fretless basses went through the roof! Many of us got fretless basses or pulled frets out. I remember having little contests with various players over who could most convincingly play signature Jaco lines and compositions. At some point, thankfully, a guitar player asked, “so who have you been listening to, I mean, besides Jaco”? Wake-up call!
Cool Beans!!! Geez, I can't believe it's been almost 42 years since I saw you; I think you were with a few guys named Bill, Alan, and Dave. God bless you Bottom Man! ;)
Jeff is an absolute master of the bass guitar and for him to elevate Jaco Pastorius the way he did shows he’s a class act all the way. Interestingly, following this video was an ad for a guitar app that claims you can “master” the guitar in no time… ironic this ad follows a man who has stated millions of times years of practice and education is the only way to master a musical instrument…lol😂. Thanks Jeff Berlin!!!!
Thanks much for this much needed tutorial. Please can you do a longer on sometime showing close ups of the exact fingering positions? Thanks again for this
Hi S E E. I sincerely suggest that you listen to his recordings deeply and see how you, by using your ear, can figure out how to play his stuff. It isn't watching my hands that will improve your playing. It is by imitating, making mistakes, getting stuck and finding ways to unstick yourself that will help you to grow as a bassists. See what I mean? I wish you luck.
I caught Jeff Berlin at the Baked Potato in LA back in the 90's. I had never heard him live before, and he went on a tear that made my jaw drop. I knew Jeff Berlin was a badass, but I didn't know just how badass he actually was! Funny that Jeff mentioned that he had to pull himself away from Jaco's gravity. I had the same experience with saxophonist Kenny Garrett. I had to stop listening to his music altogether, because people kept telling me I sounded just like him. I haven't bought a KG album in over 20yrs as a result. Sorry, Kenny....
For fans of bass harmonics, I highly recommend Bunny Brunel. One of the most talented bass players around, his first solo album Touch, has some of the most beautiful harmonics i've ever heard. One track you can look up is Nani, named after his wife.p
That bass/amp combination has a beautiful sound! I saw you play up close in a bar in Boston about 79/80 where I could catch your technique up close. It was clear you weren't going down the Jaco route then - I think you use both pick ups as opposed to just the back pick up. And I can't remember any harmonics. Great stuff and an inspiration!
You remember me well Gareth. The back pickup changed my musical life in an instance after Glen Quan put one in my bass as a replacement part while I was passing through San Francisco on a tour with Pat Martino in 1975. When I heard that bridge pickup, I was altered in my vision of bass for all time.
Great explanation. Interesting that he says he didn’t listen too much to Jaco because he didn’t want to be drawn in by his genius. I think that was more of a thing back in the day- finding your sound and own path. Seems like more musicians today mimicking what others have already done. I’ve heard Pat Metheny discuss that same idea about finding our own unique sound.
That’s the science of sound waves. Low frequencies vibrate slower and actually travel farther which is why high frequencies are always indiscernible when something is being heard from a distance.
Powerful. "Jaco was such a genius that I extracted myself from that approach and didn't go there". Like Miles Davis saying "Do you know why I don't play ballads anymore? Because I love them so much".
I admire how Jeff Berlin shows respect for what Jaco Pastorius created. Well done Mr. Berlin.
Loved that JB recognized early that Jaco was such an original voice that he purposely disciplined himself to not pick up on JP's approach...no easy feat. I'm sure he lost a few gigs because he refused to mimic Jaco and instead insisted on being the best Jeff Berlin he could be. #respect
Jeff is a genius. The way he describes things shows this man knows about anything he focused on. Great guy!
Jaco is still gonna blow people's minds 500 years from now.
Jeff and Jaco were the two bassists that prompted me to learn harmony as a teenager. I still enjoy the music of both, and love Jeff's take on education, and music in general
Jeff remains the greatest bass player I have ever seen in a live situation. For him to elevate Jaco as he does, means so much. He truly was a genius of the bass guitar.
Yeah, Jaco was a one of a kind player who is still sending shock waves through the music world 3 decades after his death.
Jeff, thanks for sharing your insights!
My pleasure Paul. I am glad that you liked the video.
very important to hear this guy talk, I was just watching an old vid of jaco. Comments were disgusting, Calling jaco crap, Claiming he did nothing for the bass etc....Metallica guys much better etc.... even the Metallica guy is a big fan of jp, . I guess they are better than Berlin. to. I am not a bass player but i read music, My low level knowledge+ears tell me, Jaco was playing some serious licks, original stuff even if played on a regular guitar, would be awesome, Octives+harmonics,CHORDS jaco did=JUST AMAZING
@@timpenfield5 so sad people are like that. Comparing metal and jazz bassists is just dumb and won't lead anywhere
@@OutOfPlace0 And even worse, judging Jaco from youtube videos filmed in his later years when he was a shadow of his former self. Even the Montreal video from 82' is a poor representation of who he was as a musician in my opinion despite its moments of brilliance. To get an accurate perspective on how brilliant he was at his peak people should watch Shadows & Light, Trilogue and the two Weather Report concerts with him that were filmed.
What a beautiful tribute from one great bass player to another.
Being that I'm a drummer the one thing I notice from all of you bass players when you talk about Jaco is you all have a huge smile on your face. I don't think people notice that. Very cool. I think Jaco would be smiling too!!! ✌
Thanks Jeff .i have been a big fan for years
Love your explanation of Jack’s use of harmonics.
I on the other hand gravitated towards learning everything I could about how he played and duplicating the sound. This took; time, a lot of practice, studying theory and learning to stand outside the group to listen to the whole of the sound of the group while playing within the group. Training myself to do that and differentiate between fretted and fretless bass was the most difficult part of the process.
Every day I keep pushing to improve, been at it since 1981 and I see no reason for stopping now.
i respect Mr. Jeff Berlin as a bassist. and for him to talk about Jaco's bass-playing in such high esteem makes me so happy! thanks, Mr. Jeff Berlin, for this vid!
As a young bass player in the 70s I remember first hearing Stanley Clarke and being most impressed by his speed and the fact that he was an equal soloist in Return to Forever then a year later hearing Jaco and being even more impressed. I remember reading about this Jeff Berlin guy in Rolling Stone and how great he was too but that was in the early 80s. Of course now I love Jeffs playing too. To this day I hear great younger players talk about how they are still influenced by Jaco's innovations. Marcus Miller and Victor Wooten talk of staying up all night to learn some tune Jaco composed on bass. I like rock bassist but its the guys with a jazz backround who tend to really know this instrument inside out.
Thanks for sharing Jeff, I deeply appreciate all of your offerings and comments. I may not agree with every single one, but you have my deepest respect and gratitude for your instructional genius.
The respect has to go to Jeff as a musician and as a teacher. This has done so much , he never fully go the respect jeff deserve. A teacher respecting a teacher.
Your right Jeff, I heard Jaco say in an interview, i think with Jerry Jemmott, "I was using harmonics to tune up one day, and it sounded like music to me" also its nice to hear some one as amazing as Jeff Berlin talk about other musicians with respect and even a little humility. Sets a standard for future musicians to live by as far as respect for one another.
Great to hear Wanderingchords.
Ya, he said it to Jerry Jemmott in the 1985 instructional video called "Modern Electric Bass" with Jaco Pastorius (obviously, lol). It's available on UA-cam, & the UA-cam video is called "Jaco Pastorius Modern Electric bass"
Mat Coddy thats right i remember now! Thanx!
Jaco picked up the harmonic technique from watching guitarists he said it on his "instructional" video. Classical guitarists have been using harmonics on their guitars for centuries. Too bad classical guitar isn't a popular style anymore.
Wow, this was amazing. Thanks Jeff !!
Thank you, Jeff, for your insight. Jaco’s artistry deserves this kind of attention. We recorded some gorgeous harmonic ‘experiments’ in 1976 that you have made me consider releasing. They were done as part of an early writing session for “John & Mary” and I believe he would be proud of them.
I say release them!
please release them!
That harmonic chord w the low note gives me goose bumps.....
I feel the same when playing octaves, always hearing Wes Montgomery and so I keep my octave playing at a minimum:-)
Hi Jeff! 👍🇸🇪😉
VERY COOL Jeff.. I think Jaco would have smiled watching this great video.
Aside from being an amazing bass player Jeff is also a superb narrator, who tells the story being friendly and honest at the same time. Great pleasure.
Thanks Jeff!, from Chile :D
Thanks Jeff, Jaco still lives in our hearts.
I hope that he always does.
Jeff, you are definitely one of my top 5 musicians of all time, for whatever reason, you could talk about
paint drying and put it into perspective.
Haha! Now THIS would be an interesting video. Best regards, Jeff
James Carlucci
Jeff Berlin is as good an instructor as he is a player; I'm so glad he's still around.
Jeff Berlin is beyond good, he's a genius, I played/sat in a room with him a few years ago and played
some jazz standards..I learned quite a bit, but ultimately went home kicking a can. I did hang with him
on my boxing knowledge to my surprise...
What a fun story James. Thank you for sharing it.
Hi Robert. I'll never die! I know people! :)
Very good and simple.
I will have to discipline myself to this, because
I’ve always tried to pickup a piece of each player I liked. I just retired so now I will have time to get back to practice.
Thanks Jeff, good timing on this one for me.
I needed this!
Jeff Berlin, you're a motivater. Thanks !!
Jeff is one of the few bassist players can say something from Pastorius, not only he played with him, also have a great endurance and musical knowledge.
A great musician and educator. Thanks for putting in laymans terms the technique of a brilliant player.
Thank you Jeff. Your bass playing is utterly amazing and original and beautiful as well.
great overview of one bass legend by another legend
Nicely stated, Jeff.i know Jaco and his "place" will always be celebrated in this camp. He found beauty and power worked hand in hand. Today, there are 99.9% imitators.
I saw Mr Berlin in a small town hall in Peterborough late 70s. In the break, at the bar he was there and I said, "You're brilliant!" but he just looked at me like the young stoned hippie I was. Fond memories.
Yes I know, Jeff.
I figured this out myself on my guitar and bass in the seventies.😎
Got to see Jaco twice, once on WR 8:30 tour at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans and with WoM a Tipitinas in NOLA.
Just incredible live. 🎭
Thank you Jeff.
Nicely done Jeff, you sir are a genius too. I totally get what you said about not listening to Jaco too much because I do exactly the opposite when I want to think differently, such as listening specifically piano and horn players because their notes are arranged differently, which contributes to a different approach to phrasing than typically found in guitar and bass playing.
It is because of Jaco and you that there are so many great players today. You guys took it to another level that had never been known to the masses before. I'm glad that at least one of you is still with us.
Wonderful
Jaco was so ahead of everyone else and totally expanded the language of the bass. When I first heard him I was floored . though he will be forever known for his bass playing he a wonderful composer and arranger too.
Great interview!
Thank You for your brilliant musical analysis!
☆☆☆☆☆
Thanks for sharing this Jeff..Enjoyed this a lot
Thanks Jeff. Excellent as usual =^)
Maestro,thank you very much ....!
What a terrific explanation, thank you!
Thank you Mr Berlin ...
Thanks Uncle J
love it!
Fascinating.
That was an excellent presentation.
You’re Awesome Jeff. I wish I could take lessons from you.
Very humble and brilliant bassist. Thanks for the inspiring elaboration on Jaco.
Thank you so much for this and for your insight Jeff, its so good to hear explainations of Jaco's playing from someone who actually played with him.
Great talk about one of my favorite bassists from another of my favorite bassists. Thanks for the great content on this channel!
You are always welcome here Zack.
Informative video, Jeff. Thanks.
I hope after you found your sound that you let Jacos music into you life! Jeff❤
Great assessment of the amazing Jaco!
Thank you Keith.
this is awesome
I am glad that you liked it Lauro.
Spot-on Jeff!
Cheers Rationalmuscle!
Jeff, I appreciate your passion for teaching and you are a master at clarifying your point.
I ‘ll be ordering your bass instructions.
Reading is a beautiful thing Datanditto. You can do this and also keep playing and listening to whatever gives you musical pleasure, a total win-win. Good luck Sir.
Great Datanditto. There is a lot of information there to practice. Keep in touch via jeffberlinmusicgroup.com if you have any questions.
Your Back.....this is the Jeff I like
Thankyou Jeff
My pleasure Glenn.
very cool, Jeff.
What a nice guy.
Great exposition ;-) Jaco was one of a kind for sure
What a great story and explanation
Thank you. :)
Now I too know Cort Basses are wonderful.Looks and sound too Than you.
I always enjoyed reading your columns. So much so that I copped your writing style while I was writing for my ski club newsletter. Thanks for your help, Jeff.
Great Larry. But be warned that my direct writing style also angered a lot of people for my lack of wiggle room in my views. I don't apologize nor take anything back that I ever said, except that I did learn to be more kind as I continued sharing thoughts about learning.
Thanks, Jeff.
My pleasure Trevor.
Great video, great player, great respect for a fellow master of the electric bass. 100% cool.
Jeff i didnt know you have your own channel! I was and still are big fan of all 70s era prog rock/ fusion stuff you guys made. I pick up guitar about ten years ago and now try to learn from you Guys. Definetly sub from here.
Nice one Jeff👍
Beautiful Jeff
Cheers Harry.
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Mr. Berlin you are one of my favorite bass players! I met you once at the Roxy in Hollywood, CA. You were playing with Bruford at them time. It was an incredible show! Jaco is also one of my favorite bass players. Thank you for posting this.
How nice of you to share this message. And how cool that you recall us meeting all those years ago.
The big 3, Jaco, Jeff, and Stanley, are all innovators of early electric bass virtuosity, and all three should be in the jazz hall of fame.
I had the honor to work for both of you !!! ( I was Ron from Royal )
thanks jeff
My pleasure Keith.
My pleasure Keith.
Jeff Berlin was the first speed slap bassist. He renounced that too. He had to do things his own way.
I wish for no matter what I learn, I can meet one teacher like Jeff Berlin.
If you meet anyone that only teaches music based in jazz studies and reading etudes, this is the person for you.
Great video. Nice tribute to one of your contemporaries. You've both helped to shape modern bass playing.
We both called a few of the very same people our best friends. But, in life, we only met once.
Of COURSE I'd run into YOU on this thread.
@@chrisgambaro-vega9504 HA! Great minds stink alike!
"Where we used our ears to tune our instrument" how true is this statement
Besides being a very established player you are a good person to. Thanks for the melody.
Mr Jeff Berlin also has a Master Degree in Bass playing !!!
You’re very humble Jeff and as always, honest. A legion of bass players, including myself, we’re immediately pulled as if by tractor beam into a Jaco orbit. I’m sure sales of fretless basses went through the roof! Many of us got fretless basses or pulled frets out. I remember having little contests with various players over who could most convincingly play signature Jaco lines and compositions. At some point, thankfully, a guitar player asked, “so who have you been listening to, I mean, besides Jaco”? Wake-up call!
I totally respect you for what you said in this video. Paying homage to one of, if not THE, premiere bass player of all time is very cool of you.
Thank you Steve. :)
Cool Beans!!! Geez, I can't believe it's been almost 42 years since I saw you; I think you were with a few guys named Bill, Alan, and Dave. God bless you Bottom Man! ;)
Same here. That's about the last time I saw with that group at the Park West in Chicago. Alan wasn't with them though.
Jeff is an absolute master of the bass guitar and for him to elevate Jaco Pastorius the way he did shows he’s a class act all the way. Interestingly, following this video was an ad for a guitar app that claims you can “master” the guitar in no time… ironic this ad follows a man who has stated millions of times years of practice and education is the only way to master a musical instrument…lol😂. Thanks Jeff Berlin!!!!
Thanks much for this much needed tutorial. Please can you do a longer on sometime showing close ups of the exact fingering positions? Thanks again for this
Hi S E E. I sincerely suggest that you listen to his recordings deeply and see how you, by using your ear, can figure out how to play his stuff. It isn't watching my hands that will improve your playing. It is by imitating, making mistakes, getting stuck and finding ways to unstick yourself that will help you to grow as a bassists. See what I mean? I wish you luck.
I caught Jeff Berlin at the Baked Potato in LA back in the 90's. I had never heard him live before, and he went on a tear that made my jaw drop. I knew Jeff Berlin was a badass, but I didn't know just how badass he actually was!
Funny that Jeff mentioned that he had to pull himself away from Jaco's gravity. I had the same experience with saxophonist Kenny Garrett. I had to stop listening to his music altogether, because people kept telling me I sounded just like him. I haven't bought a KG album in over 20yrs as a result.
Sorry, Kenny....
Jeff, himself, is a fantastic bassplayer
magnifique sa cort
Thank you Custino. It is a great instrument.
For fans of bass harmonics, I highly recommend Bunny Brunel. One of the most talented bass players around, his first solo album Touch, has some of the most beautiful harmonics i've ever heard. One track you can look up is Nani, named after his wife.p
Lovely thought Christopher.
Omae wa mou shinderu
NANI?!?!
He is still alive !
I will have a listen :)
I tend to agree, but the adjective phrase, regarding bass harmonic chords in my opinion is "more soul." I love the hip-pocket education. Thank you!
In art or performance, soul or feeling are important. In learning, they aren't because the idea is to gather new information and learn it.
Jeff Berlin: an example of mastery and dignity ...
How kind Cantarini. My wish is to help bass players learn. Sometimes these videos can also be fun.
How kind of you Cantering.
Ah yeah, the Portrait Of Tracy chord with the D# on top. I'm not a bassist but it's one of the only songs I can play on bass.
I AM a bassist, but I can't play it! I need to work on it more l guess! :)
That bass/amp combination has a beautiful sound! I saw you play up close in a bar in Boston about 79/80 where I could catch your technique up close. It was clear you weren't going down the Jaco route then - I think you use both pick ups as opposed to just the back pick up. And I can't remember any harmonics. Great stuff and an inspiration!
You remember me well Gareth. The back pickup changed my musical life in an instance after Glen Quan put one in my bass as a replacement part while I was passing through San Francisco on a tour with Pat Martino in 1975. When I heard that bridge pickup, I was altered in my vision of bass for all time.
Great explanation. Interesting that he says he didn’t listen too much to Jaco because he didn’t want to be drawn in by his genius. I think that was more of a thing back in the day- finding your sound and own path.
Seems like more musicians today mimicking what others have already done. I’ve heard Pat Metheny discuss that same idea about finding our own unique sound.
That’s the science of sound waves. Low frequencies vibrate slower and actually travel farther which is why high frequencies are always indiscernible when something is being heard from a distance.