Who's Your Favorite Bass Players; Why?


I like Paul Chambers for his groove and arco. Sam Jones for his Time. Rufus Reid becaues he taught me. Jaco because of the absolute passion. Christian McBride because he's the MAN righ now--and he's the director of the Brubeck Institute at the University of the Pacific, which is my Alma Mater; Ron Carter because of everything he's recorded; George Maraz because of his soul; Richard Davis because of his intensiity; Reggie Workman due to his authenticity; Lonnie Plaxico because of his work with he Jazz Messengers; Scott LaFaro--BECAUSE HE'S THE BEST! (Eddie Gomez and Chuck Isreal are cool, too!). Who're you 'un?
crazy4blues
Scott Lafaro changed the role of the bass players in Jazz music.
I love Gary Peacock's wooden sound in "Live at the Blue Note"
Finally I like the relaxed Charlie Haden in records like "Beyond The Missouri Sky " and "Night and the city".
For broad-based rock'n roll, I can't leave out Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead. He is a great improvisor, can really chant with his bass, plays all over the spectrum, and styles ranging from jazzy funk to polka. I like to listen to him in concert, where the bass can be felt! Just had'ta mention it.