Reading some comments below. Maybe some people should golgle on Carole Kaye. without Carole Kaye the blokes who are jamming with the grand ol'lady wouldn't be around playing bass. She's one of the most important bass players of all time.
She is for sure a legend. She has sat in on more studio sessions then "ANY" other bassist I believe I just read not long ago. And was often called in by some major bands to redo the tracks that their bass player just didn't quite get it right on....RESPECT
@@sammccue500 I believe you're right about that you could see the respect on their faces when they looked at that lady I liked what she said to Victor are you ready to quit haha Victor Wooten is no slouch that's for sure
Yeah, she’s great. Don’t know if she is the most recorded bass player, I think Ron carter has that honour, but she probably comes in at second most recorded. For those that don’t know, she was part of the wrecking crew and was used on almost all session work.
Carol Kaye has played on more song recording than you can count. She was with the Wrecking Crew. If you were listening to Ritchie Valens sing La Bamba, you heard her. If you listened to the Beach Boys, you heard her on bass. You listened to Glen Campbell or anyone back in the days when record companies used the Wrecking Crew, you were hearing Carol Kaye play. If you play bass, and you played along with a lot of cover tunes you more than likely were playing some of her bass lines and did not know it. She invented most of the bass lines on everything she played.
@@richsackett3423 She is one of the most prolific recorded bass guitarists in rock and pop music, playing on an estimated 10,000 recordings in a career spanning over 65 years. She started session work in 1957, and through a connection at Gold Star Studios began working for producers Phil Spector and Brian Wilson. After a bassist failed to turn up to a session in 1963, she switched from guitar to that instrument. She quickly made a name for herself as one of the most in-demand session players of the 1960s, playing on numerous hits. Kaye moved into playing on film soundtracks in the late 1960s, particularly for Quincy Jones and Lalo Schifrin, and began to release a series of tutoring books such as How To Play The Electric Bass. Her work led to her prominent role in the 2008 documentary film titled "The Wrecking Crew". In 2020, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Kaye number five in its list of the 50 greatest bassists of all time.
She is so at home with her bass, never let's the bottom drop. I love the legendary Carol Kaye. Love Wooten and Bailey too :). This was awesome, three styles meshed together. Nice :)
@@tomrichard2252 It's not as if she wrote or played the upright part (Chuck Berghofer, an actual member of the Wrecking Crew did), which is what everyone thinks of in the song.
I would like to mention, that despite all the arguing going on here in the comments, everyone is grooving in this video, and the musicians themselves all respect each other for the various talents. Awesome.
She's one of the best session players to ever live. tens of thousands of tracks on records we hear every day. This lady grooves harder than most people.
I can't understand why the entire show didn't flock to see this. I would travel halfway around the WORLD to see these three people jamming together. Do the people there realize how EPIC that little jam is? Three of the greatest bassists EVER playing around in the same space on the same grooves!
I heard the name Carol Kaye for the first time just about an hour ago and man I had no idea what I've been missing!! She's a master, a virtuoso... I will not forget the name Carol Kaye. :-)
Carol Kaye is like a fire 🔥 out of control the longer she jams! She was unstoppable and exhausted her jam partners. What an incredible lady and musician. All class and dignified and humble comes to mind.
Just to watch her as she nails down that lines that flawlessly and effortlessly is worth the price of admission. Just listen to that one chorus starting at 03:30 ... she plays hardly any notes but there's nothing missing. It's hard to imagine what would hav happend if it had not been Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey to jam with her, but the other great pick bass artist Bobby Vega!
I'd never liked pick bass before... until now. Carol makes it sound warm and organic while her playing is funky, fun and tasteful with a great feel. Much respect.
I can’t believe I was a little girl who grew up listening to all those great songs in the radio and TV, just assuming a guy was playing those lines. Carol Kaye, thank you. You are a true legend. I only wish I knew who you were long before I discovered you.
I love this, its the only place practically where you can here Carol actually play online rather than giving an interview. What I would not give to hear an old recording of her playing Bebop guitar or backing Joe Pass. Now seriously anyone bashing Victor Wooten just has no idea, just go see one of his live shows with his brothers, good grief, I have seen him at least four or was it five times and he is always astonishing, a genius, I have seen him do an encore where he played two bases one strung over each shoulder at the end of a very long night and he played each one better with one hand on each bass than...well you get the idea. Go see him and then talk nonsense. Now yes that is a "trick, but I have seen probably 8-10 hours of Victor at close range and he gave it his all every second and played every bass style there ever was and some of his own invention. They were all lovin each others talent at NAMM, there is no ridiculous competition. I am an old fart and I have seen many of the greatest classical violinists, pianists, jazz greats, and amazing rock musicians I have, believe me, seen a Lot and nobody was ever born who was more musical that Victor and no one who was more of a thrill to listen to.
I'm gonna guess that Victor has respect and doesn't start a contest. The other guy did a good job sitting on top of Carol's rhythm, again, not competing.
Listen real close @ 4:20, she’s playing the intro the Quincy Jones, “Smackwater Jack”. Bill Cosby, vocals. Also on the bridge of that song. She mirrors the horn section. Amazing bassist. Thanx, Carol...
Carol Kaye, Chuck Rainey and Bootsy Collins defined soul-jazz and funk bass playing in the late 60's and early 70's with their ability to groove. We've a lot to be grateful for. What a legend Carol is
I just stumbled over this video for the second time. I should not be surprised given her body of work. But she is carrying the Victor and Steve in this Jam. Then she says "I'm an old lady" Wow Carol!
Carol is the matriarch of the Bass world !! she is like 80 yrs old here schooling these 2 iconic bassists with her amazing taste , groove and timeless style. God bless you Carol
Why oh why does it always happen? The ONLY one up there worth studying has only the BACK of her bass neck being video taped. We can't see what her HANDS are doing! Put me down as kinda frustrated...
That’s a pretty narrow minded view that she is only one worth studying in this video. I’m pretty sure we could all learn a thing or two from all 3 of these musicians - it’s not like Mike Dirnt is up there. Lol. That being said, I get it.
I like how Wooten seems comfortable backing off and doing some percussive stuff to compliment Carole instead of trying to shred over her. Bailey is just completely out of his element here.
I love this. Proof that it doesn't matter what technique you use as long as you play. You have Kaye, who uses a pick, Wooten almost exclusively his thumb and and Bailey his fingers. And they all rock it.
I 'discovered' something new. I realize I've heard her sound so much but only now connecting it to her. There is something to be said for a person that can law down an effortless grove upon which other can allow their ideas to shine. Long live the groove.
Kaye is the foundation for Bailey and Wooten historically, and also here in action. Nothing that is done here takes away from her. This video is beautiful!
Carol! Awsome! What a monster player. No disrespect to the others but. She's playing bass! The lines the timing. I just have to shake my head! Thanks Carol for all the great hits.
She's a legend. I have so much respect for her and her contribution to the music scene. A member of the "Wrecking Crew." They didn't just take anyone. ❤ Carol Kaye.
Steve Bailey and that fretless 6 string. That is a one of a kind player. Victor is mind boggling. The guy is an Acrobat. Carol Kaye is just grooving away..........3 of the greats. But only ONE LEGEND. Carol. Show me another woman that has played bass for so many years that can do what she does.
Nicest lady. Met her once after her gig in some no name bar in LA a few years ago. I told her I played bass too. She was honestly thrilled that I knew who she was. A great honor for me. Play on Ms. Kaye!
Clearly "Carol" is holding the groove down in this jam session. She was creating great base lines in the sixties when those other two guys were still in diapers.
Carol Kaye is DA BOMB! To this day. Good Lord, she went head to head with Wooten and Bailey and taught them some humbling lessons!!! This lady is GOLD!
What a groove this lady has! In those days I always thought you really had to black to play like that, not knowing it was her playing... :-) Her timing is P-E-R-F-E-C-T!
I challenge anyone to find anyone more deserving of the hall of fame. Brian Wilson requested carol to play on his songs. He's one of many. Her volume of work is only matched by her fellow wrecking crew musicians!! You would be amazed who you're really listening to on the radio!!! We love you carol.
hey kewkabe, for example, listen from around 2:26. You hear wooten playing a solo and the other guy keeping quiet. You also hear the bass. That's the ol' lady playin' lines that would make any bassist blush.
Carol Kaye, the greatest bassist non bass players have never heard of. But I’d guess I could count on the fingers of one hand the number of people in the western world who have never heard her playing at one time or another.
Whoever took the video should be ashamed for not visually catching anything Carol did. You could've moved around. But glad to have this. I had no idea she was this good.
I've been playing since my 12th b-day. And, gigging for money since I was 16-17 years old. Now, I'm 49 yrs. old. I would much rather sit and listen to Carol's solid, funky lines, than Vic's spastic stuff he tends to play. You gotta let the notes breathe. Give 'em some space. THAT'S where the money is at. Only fellow musicians wanna hear bass playing at the dusty end of the fretboard. And, most musicians ain't got any money. So, I tend to play where the money is at. And, that's at the money-end of the fretboard, layin' down a greasy, funky-ass line that people can move & dance to.
I love Wooten, but I do agree with you. Carol comes from a different era of musicianship where less was more. Young bassists today could learn a lot from the notes she DIDN'T play in her tunes.
Kill Everyone agreed. If you walk in a music store, and a young whippersnapper is playing, you usually hear every single technique he, or she has in the first 2 minutes of them playing. No, it's just not like that when it comes to being a mature player. And, I was guilty of the exact same shit as a teenager, too. I grew up playing in the 1980's. Back then, it was the "era of shred". It was expected of you to shred your ass off. And, if you couldn't shred, you couldn't get a gig. Can't get a gig, ya don't get paid. So, from growing up through that era, I'm extremely fortunate in that aspect of my playing. I have a pretty laid back, tad behind the beat playing style. But, if I need to, I can always pull somethin' outta the ol' tool box to trip people out on occasion. And, it's pretty fun, watching the expression on someone's face that doesn't expect something like that out of me. Haha.
Hahaha that's awesome. Yeah, I'm not much for excessive shredding,but everything has a proper context. Kids these days don't even know how to shred. "Shredding" these days is just doing 5000 sweep patterns in a single song. doodlydoodlydoodlydoodlydoodlydoodly. Great stuff.
Lol. Believe me, man. Your view towards making money in music a big priority WILL DEFINITELY CHANGE as you get older. I had the exact same view/approach towards music as you do when I was your age. I've been gigging professionally for money since my 10th grade year. I "retired" from gigging in 2004, and made my living off of my petroleum engineering degree. Hell, I barely touched a bass until 2015. Why did I come back? Because of my skills, and my business sense in music. The band I was "recruited into" last year currently has a recording contract. Imagine that for a second. All those years retired, and get the chance to play with a national recording artist. Bottom line is, you HAVE TO BE BUSINESS SAVVY, TOO. Don't believe me? Steve Mills twitter.com@millsbass47
This is almost 20 years ago now! I was fortunate to have had some email exchanges with Kaye because I ponied up the jack and bought her materials directly from her. She won't communicate with anyone asking for advice if you didn't get your stuff directly from her. And she is 100% right about that. She wrote the book, so to speak. When you want to get serious about bass and music, she's one-stop. She makes reading music, theory seriously easy.
It's amazing that the walls were still standing with the super talent in that little area. I'm really not familiar with Steve Bailey but after watching this I looked up one of his videos and he's a great bass player but I really think the difference between these three is that Carole is the best at improvising, but not to take away from the other players because they're awesome in their own right. Carole was driving the song. I've seen some of Victor Wooten's videos and they're incredible. Stylistically, they're just different but all fantastic players.
This lady has been writing the book on bass playing for over 55 years and can still run rings around any out there.
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Reading some comments below. Maybe some people should golgle on Carole Kaye. without Carole Kaye the blokes who are jamming with the grand ol'lady wouldn't be around playing bass. She's one of the most important bass players of all time.
truth.
Both of those boys know exactly who Carol Kaye is, and I'm sure they were thrilled to get an opportunity to jam with her.
She is for sure a legend. She has sat in on more studio sessions then "ANY" other bassist I believe I just read not long ago. And was often called in by some major bands to redo the tracks that their bass player just didn't quite get it right on....RESPECT
@@sammccue500 I believe you're right about that you could see the respect on their faces when they looked at that lady I liked what she said to Victor are you ready to quit haha Victor Wooten is no slouch that's for sure
Carol is as cool as it gets.
badass grandma is so relaxed, never tense, no wasted motions. She just flows. No wonder she's the most recorded electric bass player in the world.
She isn't. Quit with the BS.
Yeah, she’s great. Don’t know if she is the most recorded bass player, I think Ron carter has that honour, but she probably comes in at second most recorded. For those that don’t know, she was part of the wrecking crew and was used on almost all session work.
Carol Kaye has played on more song recording than you can count. She was with the Wrecking Crew. If you were listening to Ritchie Valens sing La Bamba, you heard her. If you listened to the Beach Boys, you heard her on bass. You listened to Glen Campbell or anyone back in the days when record companies used the Wrecking Crew, you were hearing Carol Kaye play. If you play bass, and you played along with a lot of cover tunes you more than likely were playing some of her bass lines and did not know it. She invented most of the bass lines on everything she played.
@@gerryevangelista2949 Hey man, 10,000 songs recorded.
@@richsackett3423 She is one of the most prolific recorded bass guitarists in rock and pop music, playing on an estimated 10,000 recordings in a career spanning over 65 years. She started session work in 1957, and through a connection at Gold Star Studios began working for producers Phil Spector and Brian Wilson. After a bassist failed to turn up to a session in 1963, she switched from guitar to that instrument. She quickly made a name for herself as one of the most in-demand session players of the 1960s, playing on numerous hits.
Kaye moved into playing on film soundtracks in the late 1960s, particularly for Quincy Jones and Lalo Schifrin, and began to release a series of tutoring books such as How To Play The Electric Bass. Her work led to her prominent role in the 2008 documentary film titled "The Wrecking Crew".
In 2020, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Kaye number five in its list of the 50 greatest bassists of all time.
Carol is killin' with that SOLID funky bassline!....this is how it's done kids.
Her time is astonishingly good. From what I can hear in this clip, she is kinda putting them to shame.
carol kaye is awesome wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow
No she's so busy that they are having a hard time fitting in without making it sound like a mess.
tbcass Good point... their only option I suppose put a high pitched melody to it.
I believe Carol does have her show-offy streak.
holy cow, carol kaye is fantastic. her propulsive, relentless groove carries this jam from start to finish.
She is so at home with her bass, never let's the bottom drop. I love the legendary Carol Kaye. Love Wooten and Bailey too :). This was awesome, three styles meshed together. Nice :)
Carol Kaye is amazing. She played on "Good Vibrations," "Light My Fire," Joe Cocker's version of "Feelin' Alright," ... the list goes on. What a feel.
The list and the beat goes on……..she played on that one too lol
@@ThatMicro43Guy Also "These Boots are Made for Walkin", a widely copied bass line.
...and countless TV themes!
@@tomrichard2252 It's not as if she wrote or played the upright part (Chuck Berghofer, an actual member of the Wrecking Crew did), which is what everyone thinks of in the song.
Carol Kaye, the greatest bass player that ever graced this earth...
+Sean Grant the only bass player up there, I might add....
I’m sorry, I believe that title is already taken by Jaco Pastorius.
Sean Grant John Entwistle
Lmao
@@albionseed4866 Cracked me up too
I would like to mention, that despite all the arguing going on here in the comments, everyone is grooving in this video, and the musicians themselves all respect each other for the various talents. Awesome.
Exactly
A movie needs to be made about Carol Kaye. She should also be in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!🎼
agreed if charlie christian is in it then so should Carol !!
She's one of the best session players to ever live. tens of thousands of tracks on records we hear every day. This lady grooves harder than most people.
Carol is a lovely woman... a gracious person to know... and the best there is.
her timing is perfect..
I can't understand why the entire show didn't flock to see this. I would travel halfway around the WORLD to see these three people jamming together. Do the people there realize how EPIC that little jam is? Three of the greatest bassists EVER playing around in the same space on the same grooves!
She picks up any old off the shelf bass, and dominates - solid tone-- owning.
This lady is a killer. Not because she's playing many notes but she can play what the song needs. 10.000 songs out there with her on bass!!!!
What kind of monster gives this a 👎. Three legends having a blast
Can the other two please be quiet so I can listen to Carol???
Carol kickin' ass with the young'uns
LOL, you are right!!!
If she played balls out, I could see those two quietly unsling and just watch her groove.
No!!! It's a great jam!
You couldn't hear anything but Carol.
I heard the name Carol Kaye for the first time just about an hour ago and man I had no idea what I've been missing!! She's a master, a virtuoso... I will not forget the name Carol Kaye. :-)
Carol Kaye is like a fire 🔥 out of control the longer she jams! She was unstoppable and exhausted her jam partners. What an incredible lady and musician. All class and dignified and humble comes to mind.
Carol ROCKS! That's what I call a funky lady.
Just to watch her as she nails down that lines that flawlessly and effortlessly is worth the price of admission. Just listen to that one chorus starting at 03:30 ... she plays hardly any notes but there's nothing missing. It's hard to imagine what would hav happend if it had not been Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey to jam with her, but the other great pick bass artist Bobby Vega!
SHE'S THE ONLY ONE KEEPING TIME
I'd never liked pick bass before... until now. Carol makes it sound warm and organic while her playing is funky, fun and tasteful with a great feel. Much respect.
I can’t believe I was a little girl who grew up listening to all those great songs in the radio and TV, just assuming a guy was playing those lines. Carol Kaye, thank you. You are a true legend. I only wish I knew who you were long before I discovered you.
I love this, its the only place practically where you can here Carol actually play online rather than giving an interview. What I would not give to hear an old recording of her playing Bebop guitar or backing Joe Pass.
Now seriously anyone bashing Victor Wooten just has no idea, just go see one of his live shows with his brothers, good grief, I have seen him at least four or was it five times and he is always astonishing, a genius, I have seen him do an encore where he played two bases one strung over each shoulder at the end of a very long night and he played each one better with one hand on each bass than...well you get the idea. Go see him and then talk nonsense. Now yes that is a "trick, but I have seen probably 8-10 hours of Victor at close range and he gave it his all every second and played every bass style there ever was and some of his own invention. They were all lovin each others talent at NAMM, there is no ridiculous competition. I am an old fart and I have seen many of the greatest classical violinists, pianists, jazz greats, and amazing rock musicians I have, believe me, seen a Lot and nobody was ever born who was more musical that Victor and no one who was more of a thrill to listen to.
I'm gonna guess that Victor has respect and doesn't start a contest. The other guy did a good job sitting on top of Carol's rhythm, again, not competing.
I totally agree!
Listen real close @ 4:20, she’s playing the intro the Quincy Jones, “Smackwater Jack”. Bill Cosby, vocals. Also on the bridge of that song. She mirrors the horn section. Amazing bassist. Thanx, Carol...
The boys were watching in amazement how she good she is and just keeps going!!
Carol Kaye, Chuck Rainey and Bootsy Collins defined soul-jazz and funk bass playing in the late 60's and early 70's with their ability to groove. We've a lot to be grateful for. What a legend Carol is
one percussionist, one guitarist and ONE bassist. Carol Kaye is the greatest.
Shit ! I am 42 years old and I still learn a lot :-P Great grandmother Carol Kaye!
I just stumbled over this video for the second time. I should not be surprised given her body of work. But she is carrying the Victor and Steve in this Jam. Then she says "I'm an old lady" Wow Carol!
Carol is the matriarch of the Bass world !! she is like 80 yrs old here schooling these 2 iconic bassists with her amazing taste , groove and timeless style. God bless you Carol
Really the most beautiful demonstration of bass I've ever heard! They all play off each other, and Ms. Kaye's lines are the framework.
こんなすごい人たちのセッションが楽器の見本市で始まるなんて、さすがアメリカ。無条件で尊敬するアメリカの音楽、子供の頃から今に至るまでいつもお世話になってます。
What a musician! What a woman! She's just absolutely amazing!
She's not just playing it like a bass, she was one of those who defined "like a bass."
Why oh why does it always happen?
The ONLY one up there worth studying has only the BACK
of her bass neck being video taped.
We can't see what her HANDS are doing!
Put me down as kinda frustrated...
J Hall agree!
Don't need to see it. I can hear what her hands are doing.
They're playing the bass. LOL!
Use your ears! she's not playing anything that complicated, its just tasty!
That’s a pretty narrow minded view that she is only one worth studying in this video. I’m pretty sure we could all learn a thing or two from all 3 of these musicians - it’s not like Mike Dirnt is up there. Lol. That being said, I get it.
Carole was, is & will always be a musical GODDESS!!!!
I like how Wooten seems comfortable backing off and doing some percussive stuff to compliment Carole instead of trying to shred over her. Bailey is just completely out of his element here.
Absolutely LOVE Carols playing. Absolutely the best bass player, hands down
Carol Kaye - everyone's dream grandma. :P I am from the 1990s, and I love this stuff.
I've had two emails from Carol today. Nov 20 2012. Gracious wonderful person, and a total blast on the Bass and Guitar. Awestruck!
Thank you for making this video. All this great bassness on one video. Hearing the masters together. A treat.
I love this. Proof that it doesn't matter what technique you use as long as you play. You have Kaye, who uses a pick, Wooten almost exclusively his thumb and and Bailey his fingers. And they all rock it.
Carol is kicking some serious as here....this is real bass playing.
carol kaye by a mile here legend
carol is just awesome with the funky groove..love it!
I 'discovered' something new. I realize I've heard her sound so much but only now connecting it to her. There is something to be said for a person that can law down an effortless grove upon which other can allow their ideas to shine.
Long live the groove.
This is called MUSIC! Carol rocks!
Kaye is the foundation for Bailey and Wooten historically, and also here in action. Nothing that is done here takes away from her. This video is beautiful!
Carol! Awsome! What a monster player. No disrespect to the others but. She's playing bass! The lines the timing. I just have to shake my head! Thanks Carol for all the great hits.
She's a legend. I have so much respect for her and her contribution to the music scene. A member of the "Wrecking Crew." They didn't just take anyone. ❤ Carol Kaye.
Carol, amazing just layin down beautiful groove
Carole Kaye: A true musical blessing to the foundation of America's 60's & 70's "popular music". Thank you, billie.prest.14.jul.2918
Steve Bailey and that fretless 6 string. That is a one of a kind player. Victor is mind boggling. The guy is an Acrobat. Carol Kaye is just grooving away..........3 of the greats. But only ONE LEGEND. Carol. Show me another woman that has played bass for so many years that can do what she does.
Carol Kaye :)
RESPECT!!!
It's actually really nice of the two guys to play guitar type parts while letting her lay down the funk.
mamá Carol owns the bass! Dear God! Ground and groove!
Carol's getting down flowing, and those other cats with their stop and start!😂😂😂
Two living legends playing together.
i love carol's shoulder breath groove.
oh, vic why you form like girl.
Nicest lady. Met her once after her gig in some no name bar in LA a few years ago. I told her I played bass too. She was honestly thrilled that I knew who she was. A great honor for me. Play on Ms. Kaye!
Awesome i'm only listening to carol for the first time here and im loving that bass line in the background its deadly :D
Nog altijd een prachtige vrouw en muzikante.
Carol Kaye is THE QUEEN of bass. lol That is some funky stuff right there.
Two respected master craftsman and THE GODDESS. Lucky to be them sitting in with Her!
Clearly "Carol" is holding the groove down in this jam session. She was creating great base lines in the sixties when those other two guys were still in diapers.
Probably those other guys weren't yet conceived!
Diapers,! They hadn't even made the sperm count.
She is "walking" all over them. lol. Great bass playing!
Carol Kaye is DA BOMB! To this day. Good Lord, she went head to head with Wooten and Bailey and taught them some humbling lessons!!! This lady is GOLD!
Excellent lesson, Carol. I hope they were paying attention.
Carol is absolutely top, everything she she plays makes a lot of sense.
She has so much imagination and never plays any licks.
Pure music.
What a groove this lady has! In those days I always thought you really had to black to play like that, not knowing it was her playing... :-) Her timing is P-E-R-F-E-C-T!
Carol Kaye - really sweet lady, and the greatest bassist in the history of music! Love ya Carol!! :)
I challenge anyone to find anyone more deserving of the hall of fame. Brian Wilson requested carol to play on his songs. He's one of many. Her volume of work is only matched by her fellow wrecking crew musicians!! You would be amazed who you're really listening to on the radio!!! We love you carol.
hey kewkabe, for example, listen from around 2:26. You hear wooten playing a solo and the other guy keeping quiet. You also hear the bass. That's the ol' lady playin' lines that would make any bassist blush.
So awesome!
Miss Kaye. One lesson please!!! What a talent.
Absolutely FANTASTIC!!!
Carol Kaye! Still playing great Bass! Love You Carol!
Carol Kaye was one of the pioneers that put bass on the map !!!
Carol is the only one playing bass :)
Carol Kaye, the greatest electric bass player of all time, laying down the groove.
Carol Kaye, the greatest bassist non bass players have never heard of. But I’d guess I could count on the fingers of one hand the number of people in the western world who have never heard her playing at one time or another.
three bass LEGENDS!!
Carol is a virtuoso beyond compare and very nice in person..
Whoever took the video should be ashamed for not visually catching anything Carol did. You could've moved around. But glad to have this. I had no idea she was this good.
Carol.. Just so effortlessly cool.
Wonderful stuff. Thanks for posting!!
Bow down to the QUEEN. They will forever tell about playing with Mrs. Carol K.
100,000 stars out of 10, Carol is so awesome here it's indescribable
CAROL KAYE............ is fuckn awesome..........
Cool jam session, Vic on Drums, Bailey on Guitar, Carol on Bass.
I've been playing since my 12th b-day. And, gigging for money since I was 16-17 years old. Now, I'm 49 yrs. old. I would much rather sit and listen to Carol's solid, funky lines, than Vic's spastic stuff he tends to play. You gotta let the notes breathe. Give 'em some space. THAT'S where the money is at. Only fellow musicians wanna hear bass playing at the dusty end of the fretboard. And, most musicians ain't got any money. So, I tend to play where the money is at. And, that's at the money-end of the fretboard, layin' down a greasy, funky-ass line that people can move & dance to.
I love Wooten, but I do agree with you. Carol comes from a different era of musicianship where less was more. Young bassists today could learn a lot from the notes she DIDN'T play in her tunes.
Kill Everyone agreed. If you walk in a music store, and a young whippersnapper is playing, you usually hear every single technique he, or she has in the first 2 minutes of them playing. No, it's just not like that when it comes to being a mature player. And, I was guilty of the exact same shit as a teenager, too. I grew up playing in the 1980's. Back then, it was the "era of shred". It was expected of you to shred your ass off. And, if you couldn't shred, you couldn't get a gig. Can't get a gig, ya don't get paid. So, from growing up through that era, I'm extremely fortunate in that aspect of my playing. I have a pretty laid back, tad behind the beat playing style. But, if I need to, I can always pull somethin' outta the ol' tool box to trip people out on occasion. And, it's pretty fun, watching the expression on someone's face that doesn't expect something like that out of me. Haha.
Hahaha that's awesome. Yeah, I'm not much for excessive shredding,but everything has a proper context. Kids these days don't even know how to shred. "Shredding" these days is just doing 5000 sweep patterns in a single song. doodlydoodlydoodlydoodlydoodlydoodly. Great stuff.
Lol. Believe me, man. Your view towards making money in music a big priority WILL DEFINITELY CHANGE as you get older. I had the exact same view/approach towards music as you do when I was your age. I've been gigging professionally for money since my 10th grade year. I "retired" from gigging in 2004, and made my living off of my petroleum engineering degree. Hell, I barely touched a bass until 2015. Why did I come back? Because of my skills, and my business sense in music. The band I was "recruited into" last year currently has a recording contract. Imagine that for a second. All those years retired, and get the chance to play with a national recording artist. Bottom line is, you HAVE TO BE BUSINESS SAVVY, TOO. Don't believe me? Steve Mills twitter.com@millsbass47
Listen old-timer, I'd hate to insult you or anything, but its the internet. The one place where your opinion doesn't matter.
This is almost 20 years ago now! I was fortunate to have had some email exchanges with Kaye because I ponied up the jack and bought her materials directly from her. She won't communicate with anyone asking for advice if you didn't get your stuff directly from her. And she is 100% right about that. She wrote the book, so to speak. When you want to get serious about bass and music, she's one-stop. She makes reading music, theory seriously easy.
Carol is the best music legend you never heard of.
It's amazing that the walls were still standing with the super talent in that little area. I'm really not familiar with Steve Bailey but after watching this I looked up one of his videos and he's a great bass player but I really think the difference between these three is that Carole is the best at improvising, but not to take away from the other players because they're awesome in their own right. Carole was driving the song. I've seen some of Victor Wooten's videos and they're incredible. Stylistically, they're just different but all fantastic players.
Carol Kaye.. always and forever a bad ass bassist.. bad mama jamma... !!!
Miss Kaye....BY A MILE!!!!
She is just the best EVER! Enough said.