There isn't more sexier musicians than the bassists, and no more sexier musical instrument than bass... What a powerful and gentle sound at the same time...
It was also necessary. If you ever heard and saw Louis in person, his sound would have dominated. Recall the first time , in the 'old tin shed' (Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay) in Sydney when he walked onto the stage playing. I looked and asked myself - where does he hide the microphone? He did not need one. If you read about his 'Hot Five' and 'Hot Seven' recordings, he had to stay way behind the band since there was only one mike.
There maybe the Christian McBride's, the Marcus Miller's, Gary Karr, & John clayton Jr.'s and a host of others of those floor waxers out there, but who waxed a floor as the great marvel shaw from the Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington era? Just clearly peep his hands, homeschool doesn't have to change the water much time get that miracle shine on the 'floor', an acrylic finish fa sho!!!
Arvell was a great bassist.Loved Louis,stayed with the All Stars until Satch became too I'll to go on..He had tears in his eyes when he told of the day Louis came to say he 'could not go any further.'.they had toured together 300 plus days per year since the 1950s..
If I were a stand-up bass player, I would now want to slit my wrists. This brilliant bass-playing musician, Arvel Shaw, should always be mentioned in the same conversation with Slam Stewart, Milt Hinton, Ray Brown, Paul Chambers, Ron Carter, Stanley Clarke, and Marshall Wood. Addendum: I've listened to this performance at least half a dozen times over the last half a dozen years, and I only just noticed the musical pun in the intro: "Moon Over Miami" is used as an intro for "How High the Moon." Clever.
tuxguys Absolutely agree.I saw Arvel several times.Not only a brilliant bass player but a very nice man as well. Don't forget the great Trigger Alpert in that list.
Maaan if this band only could make a collab with Andrzej Zaucha, who nailed How High The Moon, despite he was from Poland and didn't know too much English. He was a genius. They would sound so good together.
How High the Moon; une version servie à la moderne et extraordinairement jouée et chantée s'avère celle de Jeff Beck & Imelda May en 2010 ... à entendre absolument pour les amoureux de cette grandiose pièce musicale astrale.
A big “thumbs up“ for this performance. Fantastic.
Yessss! And he is my Uncle! Rest in peace ❤🙏🏽
Yesss bravo !
Your Uncle was a tremendous talent!
I am another N here and he is brilliant.
I love his sound
I knew him in Long Island .I was back when I was a kid
There isn't more sexier musicians than the bassists, and no more sexier musical instrument than bass... What a powerful and gentle sound at the same time...
yesssssssss
Simply the best bass solo I have ever heard
I played string bass for 14 years, or thought I did. After watching this video I think
I might have well been playing marbles !!!
Observe how Louis Armstrong stayed behind even when playing again...respect !
Exceptionnel !!!!
Tremendous. He really was THE king of jazz.
true leaders do that
It was also necessary. If you ever heard and saw Louis in person, his sound would have dominated. Recall the first time , in the 'old tin shed' (Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay) in Sydney when he walked onto the stage playing. I looked and asked myself - where does he hide the microphone? He did not need one. If you read about his 'Hot Five' and 'Hot Seven' recordings, he had to stay way behind the band since there was only one mike.
Quite possibly the greatest bass solo in the history of live music!
I count myself very fortunate to have been in the audience in the Sydney Stadium (an old boxing venue) at the age of 20, for Louis' performance.
best double bass performance on youtube I found to date. I was clapping and cheering in front of the screen like a nutter from a nuthouse. Wowzer!
absolutely. I've never seen any performance on double bass like this
Check out NHØP with Joe Pass doing 'donna lee'.
The most fantastic - and under celebrated piece of Bass playing - anywhere....
A gem....
There maybe the Christian McBride's, the Marcus Miller's, Gary Karr, & John clayton Jr.'s and a host of others of those floor waxers out there, but who waxed a floor as the great marvel shaw from the Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington era? Just clearly peep his hands, homeschool doesn't have to change the water much time get that miracle shine on the 'floor', an acrylic finish fa sho!!!
Jazz music is still alive in the 21st century thank you Satchmo and company, long live jass music!
Master! Natural genius that exploit the bass to its fullest capabilities!
What a great lesson in harmony rhythm and creativity.
This is a trio, no doubt! How nice to see Booker and Collins on the same set. Public service!
Wow! So great in many ways.
WOW! This is double bass playing at its BEST! RIP brilliant Arvell Shaw and incomparable pioneer ICON Louis Armstrong.
This track didn't start, it came in to being. Extraordinary. Brilliant.
A fantastic, virtuoso performance!
This may be my favorite bass solo of all time!
Arvell Shaw is outstanding!
Arvell was a great bassist.Loved Louis,stayed with the All Stars until Satch became too I'll to go on..He had tears in his eyes when he told of the day Louis came to say he 'could not go any further.'.they had toured together 300 plus days per year since the 1950s..
I can only imagen how difficult that must have been for both Satch and Arvell
Thanks for all these gems with Louie!!! ;-)
That bass solo was phenomenal
wow absolute genius, its hard not to move your head with the beat
What a great piece from a wonderful concert. I must get this dvd!!!!
Great filming ! Just love Arvel Shaw's technique and expressions . Awesome bass player .
Love the bass solo. Magnificent.
If I were a stand-up bass player, I would now want to slit my wrists.
This brilliant bass-playing musician, Arvel Shaw, should always be mentioned in the same conversation with Slam Stewart, Milt Hinton, Ray Brown, Paul Chambers, Ron Carter, Stanley Clarke, and Marshall Wood.
Addendum:
I've listened to this performance at least half a dozen times over the last half a dozen years, and I only just noticed the musical pun in the intro:
"Moon Over Miami" is used as an intro for "How High the Moon."
Clever.
Phenomenal! I could listen to him for hours! Glad you're able to keep your wrists intact!
tuxguys Absolutely agree.I saw Arvel several times.Not only a brilliant bass player but a very nice man as well.
Don't forget the great Trigger Alpert in that list.
Mark Maniatt The Glenn Miller guy, right?
tuxguys That's correct.A very fine Swing Bass player too often overlooked
Thanks for sharing theses posts. I learn so much from them!
One of the most incredible incredible upright players I've ever heard
You can tell when a bassist has lived with his bass. It's just another part of his body. Fun to hear. Fun to watch.
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a mad keen 76yo Aussie fan.
Arvell Shaw is such a truly fine bass player!
This guy is fantastic!
Fantastic!!
Wow Louis had the best musicians with him Shawn avil. Thank you for posting
2019? Great level of musicianship.
What!!
Wow~wow~wow~
I feel the rock of Jimmy Hendrix.
So beautiful play!!!
Always in the mood for some bass
Get it, Armstrong!!
Beautiful Man Beautiful!!!!!
Just great, amazing, excellent...I've nothing more to say.
Incredible!!!
look at that FLAMED im guessing maple neck,,its got such an intense flAME Its incredible,,,:)
Finally I understand the phrase, "I feel you brother."
The real Thing! Honest, true , all him self. One of the greatest solos of ever
This iS bass playing @ its best. Tremendous!!!
That was damned impressive
"Show business"!😂😂😂 Fantastic.
I agree louis had great respect for his musician
This is world class quality great musicians !
i am italian, awesome video
_Hello!_
_Thank you for the provided music!_
Fantastic, just fantastic.
This is pretty much the best thing ever
Simply Captivating!!!
me encantó esta versión y miren que no es reciente. eran unos genios !!
QUEL BASSISTE !!!! Super moderne !!!!!
+jlucguitar Bonjour,
Contrebassiste ( je rectifie ) :p
6:44 The equivelant to a modern day rock star smashing his guitar on stage :D
Fabulous.. This clip looks like it's from a TV broadcast.
I'm going to have a bass for dinner and listen to this while I'm eating.
Wow!! Absolutely brilliant bass solo!
Thankyou, tonysando. Wow!
This is real music!!!
Lovely playing, I will definitely look and listen for more !
Amazing! had to watch it 3 times
great bass!
But much more artistic and musically supreme:) RIP Amazing Arvell Shaw.
ça fait tellement du bien de retrouver de la vraie musique.. Une pause musicale magique entre deux révisions, gracias @tonysando !
wspaniały popis ! super.
Very soothing.
I got goosebumps.
Wow.
the dude's a boss
Merci pour le partage.
Very CooL !
genius....amazing musician
Awesome player
Maaan if this band only could make a collab with Andrzej Zaucha, who nailed How High The Moon, despite he was from Poland and didn't know too much English. He was a genius. They would sound so good together.
amazing!
that dudes ukulele is huge!
Genial, muchisimas gracias.
this is fantastic og very very gooooooooooooood solo ,super
HOLY CRAP!
wonderful
Great!!!
Gotta love how he whittles it down.
buenísimo
Pretty amazing!!!
et de l'humour !!! Quel plaisir ......
¡Fantástico!!!!!!!!
Very Good Basso Solo.
From Denmark fantastik. .
amazing
Que bueno
Wow
genial
+christoph kotter das Ende ein Erguss listen RapRop joar here on UA-cam
Uau!!! this is a real bassist!!!!!
WOOOOOOOW!
Genial...
Now that is a performance. No need of all these flashy gimics, respect.
Thanks for posting this video.
--Eric E.
How High the Moon; une version servie à la moderne et extraordinairement jouée et chantée s'avère celle de Jeff Beck & Imelda May en 2010 ... à entendre absolument pour les amoureux de cette grandiose pièce musicale astrale.