At eight minutes he is talking about having a goal for the melody. I am reminded of Vic Wooten saying music is a language and I think a good song tells a story. cheers
Mr. Jerry Jemmott, has a great personality and is very warm to those attending the masterclass. He puts forth great ideas and explanations. It’s a pleasure to watch this video and besides he plays wonderfully.
Roy Jones yes when I was a kid my dad would play King Curtis " Live at Filmore West" and he introduced each of his musicians at the beginning of Memphis Soul Stew. Great player.
I had a couple of lessons with Jerry in Harlem,1986.I compared hand sizes with him,very humbling,his hands are fucking huge.The lessons really helped me to become a better player.Jerry is a legend.
Loved this presentation. I am new to bass, your technique is so fluid, I can't comprehend how you easily you move about the strings. Loved your history, thank you.
When Jaco told him that he was an influence I was all like "Ya, ya, whatever.". But watching the guy pick, with the mutes, you can now see a chunk of Jaco's style. He wasn't just trying to humour the interviewer.
The Model T analogy stems from some smug poseur. Model T compared to whom? Jemmott shook the booties of millions across the globe. His style is to be emulated still. If that's "Model T" I'll take that ride over anyone's Lexus 'cause this man shall forever remain the Groove Master.
Dear God he is Mr. Filthy McNasty on the bass guitar! He remains modern funk -- the exact aspect to where Jaco was coming from. If one listens to Jemmott's work with Curtis, Voices of East Harlem, Les McCann, Gil Scott Heron, Nina Simone, one will hear far more IMHO than I ever heard in Jaco's musi in that Jemmott is a groove player who innovated those freedoms while making it all happen. To groove like Jemmott can only be the nearest thing to Heaven for an electric bassist there is IMHO. You got to be in that moment throwing that sucker down.,
+Tom Cass Actually, under all the flash and "showbiz" moves, Sheehan is a pretty solid bass player with a good attitude towards serving the song being first and foremost priority.. What's more, in virtually every interview I've ever seen or read with him, he goes out of his way to make the point to newer players that flash is something you put on AFTER you have the real work covered. Is he in the same league as Jemmott? No. Is he a super-funky bass player? Not particularly. Is there more to the bass than funk? Of course. Is the statement "Sheehan couldn't play funky if his life depended on it" one of the more preposterous things that ever came out of someone's arse? Definitely.
I'm a fan of Sheehan in that in every video i've ever seen he speaks positively and humbly. He's no George Porter Jr, but that's an apples an oranges proposition - both taste great!
I am 62 years old and I listened to his bass lines as well as other great bassists to learn how to play bass. Thanks Jerry!!
Your favorite bass player's favorite bass plauyer.
My instructor back in Long Island in the 90’s
my new fav bass player
"drummers are usually the best musicians in a band"...don't forget that, coming from one of the greatest bass player of all time...
That 16th note groove at 26.40, now that's how I hear a jazz bass playing funky soul!
Half cup of bass at 39:53! Is 🔥
I enjoyed the whole session.
Jerry is so humble and Down to earth.
The drummer IS the beat.....the bass is the notes that play on and with the beat. Jerry is the master here.
At eight minutes he is talking about having a goal for the melody. I am reminded of Vic Wooten saying music is a language and I think a good song tells a story. cheers
May God bless you, Mr Jemmott. A warm greeting from Istanbul, Turkey!
Mr. Jerry Jemmott, has a great personality and is very warm to those attending the masterclass. He puts forth great ideas and explanations. It’s a pleasure to watch this video and besides he plays wonderfully.
LEGENDARY
What legendary bassist!!
the Legacy of Mr Jemmott.
Nuff Respect.
King Curtis' bass player. Jerry is awesome
Roy Jones yes when I was a kid my dad would play King Curtis " Live at Filmore West" and he introduced each of his musicians at the beginning of Memphis Soul Stew. Great player.
Listen to his bass on Voices of East Harlem's For What It's Worth 😍🎶
Awesome knowledge and information shared. Thanks for the post.
this is amazing. Jerry Jemmott is a legend, what a great man.
I had a couple of lessons with Jerry in Harlem,1986.I compared hand sizes with him,very humbling,his hands are fucking huge.The lessons really helped me to become a better player.Jerry is a legend.
Why is his tone so great?!
Hey may not play fast as fuck but this guy is an absolute masterful player, his pocket playing is phenomenal.
That's what I was saying. I could listen to jerry all day, I can listen to punk for 5 minutes at a time
I wanna play like Jerry Jemmott. Him and Jamerson are my influences. I’d die a happy man if I could get all that down
So happy you are doing your thing
Loved this presentation. I am new to bass, your technique is so fluid, I can't comprehend how you easily you move about the strings. Loved your history, thank you.
All bass players should watch this.
Bass lesson old school, yes please.
The Lessons are Good for me as a beginning Female Bassplayer ! Love IT
good bass player!!
Is that Steve Ferrone on drums? He's a helluva player!
wonderful!! from the Master Himself
Lo máximo que chévere !!!
Old school!!...can you dig it!!...
Nice groove and good job !...
Jerry, you were on my album, "A Child's Dream", 1970, Electric Lady.
Great old school player! I don't think I could arch my right wrist like that, it's a weird form, works for him though. Must have a flexible wrist.
Check out Jerry's work on King Curtis' Live at the Fillmore West from 1971.
this should have a lot more views and a lot more likes.
anyone hear of Alain Caron, Quebec Canada bassist who was in that peculiar Francophone groove where some of the sweetest jazz comes from?
Didn't know that you were with King Curtis', "Kingpins"
BX represent!
What a baller..
the guy in the Jaco's clinic..
he's the one Jaco learned from
When Jaco told him that he was an influence I was all like "Ya, ya, whatever.". But watching the guy pick, with the mutes, you can now see a chunk of Jaco's style. He wasn't just trying to humour the interviewer.
No A-DD in the pocket!!
Jerry is still a great bass player. The model T analogy is weak! By the way that bass sounds great.
The Model T analogy stems from some smug poseur. Model T compared to whom? Jemmott shook the booties of millions across the globe. His style is to be emulated still. If that's "Model T" I'll take that ride over anyone's Lexus 'cause this man shall forever remain the Groove Master.
absolute master player and teacher. that must have been awesome being in that audience. he is so nasty as a player. Jesus!
Dear God he is Mr. Filthy McNasty on the bass guitar! He remains modern funk -- the exact aspect to where Jaco was coming from. If one listens to Jemmott's work with Curtis, Voices of East Harlem, Les McCann, Gil Scott Heron, Nina Simone, one will hear far more IMHO than I ever heard in Jaco's musi in that Jemmott is a groove player who innovated those freedoms while making it all happen. To groove like Jemmott can only be the nearest thing to Heaven for an electric bassist there is IMHO. You got to be in that moment throwing that sucker down.,
I wonder is this bass player, a teacher at a college or school? He plays well and very intelligent!
Idk if he’s a teacher but he’s played on a lot of 60’s and 70’s soul/blues records
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If only he and Billy Sheehan could have a child.
+Tom Cass wtf are you talking about saying he can't play funky? Have you not heard Niacin?
+Tom Cass Actually, under all the flash and "showbiz" moves, Sheehan is a pretty solid bass player with a good attitude towards serving the song being first and foremost priority..
What's more, in virtually every interview I've ever seen or read with him, he goes out of his way to make the point to newer players that flash is something you put on AFTER you have the real work covered.
Is he in the same league as Jemmott? No.
Is he a super-funky bass player? Not particularly.
Is there more to the bass than funk? Of course.
Is the statement "Sheehan couldn't play funky if his life depended on it" one of the more preposterous things that ever came out of someone's arse? Definitely.
I'm a fan of Sheehan in that in every video i've ever seen he speaks positively and humbly. He's no George Porter Jr, but that's an apples an oranges proposition - both taste great!
I'm a former student of his...
Dat drummer tho.
Not fussed on his tone though !! But. He.s a great musician
Opps
Jesus. I thought my technique was sloppy.
Fender copy
What is it, Jerry, drinking? Other drugs?
Meh
too much treble
Very good thanks