Great job, as always. I really appreciate the stories and personal touches. I checked and the Ron Carter bass line also appears on Wayne Shorter's Adam's Apple in Herbie's piano and Reggie Workman's bass. Adam's Apple was recorded in '66 and Come Together was recorded in '69, for what it's worth. Maybe the Beatles were listening to Miles and Wayne. :-)
ALL of those cats in GB always tuned into what the jazz and blues cats were doing in the states. EX: Wes Montgomery played the first line of Elanor [sp?] Rigby and a few years later his producer made Wes play the actual Beatles' song. Check out Wes' solo on the first studio version of '4 On 6, Pretty cool...
Wayne Shorter’s changes are F#-7b5 B7 E-7b5 A7. D7 to Db7 sounds great but you better show up to a gig being able to play Shorter’s changes just in case.
Nice vid, but I have a question for you: in the new real book, instead of D7 and Db7, I find F#m7b5, F7, E7 and A7. Is this chords change correct in your opinion? Also, listening to the original tune, it doesn’t seem like Ron plays only D and Db, I think to hear more chords instead. Let me know, cheers 😉
People tend to forget that Reggie Workman recorded the bass line to Footprints with Wayne Shorter on Adam's Apple, before Ron Carter did it with Miles on Miles Smiles. Reggie's version has a very dynamic double bass solo, which is conspicuously lacking from Ron's session. While a lot of great artists have covered this timeless jazz classic, for my money, Wayne's original with Reggie, Herbie, and Joe Chambers holding down the pocket is by far the better offering. 🎸
Hi Jim - I have a few questions about transcribing bass parts. It seems I run across many notes that don't seem to fit. I don't mean passing tones but notes that are part of the main groove that are not diatonic. I'm not talking about Jazz, I mean pop songs like Motown, Rock, and Easy Listening. My question is am I wrong in assuming these notes are "incorrect", and I am just missing the artist's point, or may it be that some of these players could have chosen better alternatives?I know this is highly subjective and if you say I'm off base I'll accept it. But if you agree how do you deal with it? Do you play the part as is, or do you "correct" it?Thanks so much!!
Thanks for the response. You just saved me a ton of money on music lessons. I'll just learn everything by transcribing good music and never question any of the lines.
The background which is the same colour as the fret board kills everything. Your closeness to the camera especially the fret board will assist us see clearly.
Sad to hear Jim passed. This channel is an invaluable resource. Thanks for your legacy.
For a fellow bassist, this is an amazing channel.
Foot prints is one of my favorites.
Thank you!
Just found you. Great warm personality. Thanks for sharing!
Great lesson. I enjoyed transcribing and playing your solo.
Just came across your channel, absolutely stoked. Jamerson and Jazz, just what I need, happily subscribed!
+Joel French Thanks Joel. Glad you enjoyed it. I post weekly lessons, in all styles.
Great channel and a great way to teach Keep that groove all the way
Thanks. Will do.
Just found you! You are an amazing teacher!
I'm a new fan of jazz, thanks man. Cheers from brazil. 🙏
Great class tks
Great job, as always. I really appreciate the stories and personal touches. I checked and the Ron Carter bass line also appears on Wayne Shorter's Adam's Apple in Herbie's piano and Reggie Workman's bass. Adam's Apple was recorded in '66 and Come Together was recorded in '69, for what it's worth. Maybe the Beatles were listening to Miles and Wayne. :-)
ALL of those cats in GB always tuned into what the jazz and blues cats were doing in the states. EX: Wes Montgomery played the first line of Elanor [sp?] Rigby and a few years later his producer made Wes play the actual Beatles' song. Check out Wes' solo on the first studio version of '4 On 6, Pretty cool...
real good explanation thank's
Outstanding teacher!
+Sevenfold Music Group thanks :)
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Bass gear for this video: Fender Squier CLASSIC VIBE PRECISION BASS® '70S, Black finish with replacement pickups - Nordstrand np4 split coil 4 string precision P Bass 1970s style. Curt Mangan Bass Workout strings - 40-95
What a cool guy you are! This video was very helpful! thank you
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love your teaching and channel :)
Thanks Todd. I love teaching. :)
Wayne Shorter’s changes are F#-7b5 B7 E-7b5 A7. D7 to Db7 sounds great but you better show up to a gig being able to play Shorter’s changes just in case.
Very good! thank you!
You are welcome.
Jim. What is your process for selecting timing for the start of your improvised phrases?
GOOD CLASS
Nice vid, but I have a question for you: in the new real book, instead of D7 and Db7, I find F#m7b5, F7, E7 and A7. Is this chords change correct in your opinion? Also, listening to the original tune, it doesn’t seem like Ron plays only D and Db, I think to hear more chords instead. Let me know, cheers 😉
you choose. in jazz there are often substitute chords
Well..c’mon, Wayne Shorter’s changes are F#-7b5 B7 E-7b5 A7. If you’re going to teach this tune, make people aware of it.
People tend to forget that Reggie Workman recorded the bass line to Footprints with Wayne Shorter on Adam's Apple, before Ron Carter did it with Miles on Miles Smiles. Reggie's version has a very dynamic double bass solo, which is conspicuously lacking from Ron's session. While a lot of great artists have covered this timeless jazz classic, for my money, Wayne's original with Reggie, Herbie, and Joe Chambers holding down the pocket is by far the better offering. 🎸
Hi Jim - I have a few questions about transcribing bass parts. It seems I run across many notes that don't seem to fit. I don't mean passing tones but notes that are part of the main groove that are not diatonic. I'm not talking about Jazz, I mean pop songs like Motown, Rock, and Easy Listening. My question is am I wrong in assuming these notes are "incorrect", and I am just missing the artist's point, or may it be that some of these players could have chosen better alternatives?I know this is highly subjective and if you say I'm off base I'll accept it. But if you agree how do you deal with it? Do you play the part as is, or do you "correct" it?Thanks so much!!
Why would we question a line that sounds good? No rules in good music.
Thanks for the response. You just saved me a ton of money on music lessons. I'll just learn everything by transcribing good music and never question any of the lines.
Merci Beacoup!!!!! :)
The background which is the same colour as the fret board kills everything. Your closeness to the camera especially the fret board will assist us see clearly.
to bad your turn around is wrong
come together and footprints basslines aren't that similar