Thanks for commenting. I'd love for someone to do an arrangement with my lyrics for a funk/jazz band and some good singers. Would love to see Jaco honored better than I am able to here with no band. Know anybody that would be interested?
@kwuarmelite I always liked "Vocalese", the style of writing lyrics to instrumental solos. I listened to a lot of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross when I was a kid. The inspiration for this was the Phil Mattson arrangement of Manhattan Transfer's version of "Body and Soul", based on Coleman Hawkin's solo, featuring lyrics written by Eddie Jefferson in praise of Hawkin's playing. I like the idea of writing lyrics to a solo by a musician you love that are actually in praise of that musician. (Jaco).
Nice video. I believe that James Jamerson is the most influential bass player of all time though - considering that what Jaco did wouldn't have been possible without James. That said, they were both incredibly innovative and groundbreaking within their respective eras.
I understand you really are down with Weather Report so Im taking the opportunity to ask you about something: I saw a documentary recently and in one part Teen Town was playing in the background, but it wasnt the album version. Biggest difference was that the bassline was played with SLAP BASS. Do you have any idea of what version it might be?
@MrKeys57 Thank you for your kind observations. This song really blew my mind when I first heard it. Jaco influenced me so much. And after he died I wanted to write a tribute to him because he was so good.
Thanks for listening! No doubt, Jamerson influenced Jaco and was was one of the most influential bass players of all time, especially in the realm of Motown, R&B and pop. His bass lines were frequently "melodic" but Jaco elevated the FUNCTION of the bass to a whole new level by utilizing chords, harmonics and counterpoint. Both of their careers were cut too short, though.
wow!! really cool!! You need to make a good recording of this live, full band and all!!
Thanks for commenting. I'd love for someone to do an arrangement with my lyrics for a funk/jazz band and some good singers. Would love to see Jaco honored better than I am able to here with no band. Know anybody that would be interested?
Every time I listen to this tune I have your smiling face before my eyes.
"The Tone Of Life"
Dope. Didn't expect this and had no expectations. Be cool to hear this with a big band.
Thanks! I'd love to hear a good band and vocalists do an arrangement with my lyrics.
SWEET!
cool!
You listened to *a bit* of Manhattan Transfer, too :) great work as always!!
Greetings from Italy
Filippo
Really liked the performance and the lyrics, you really Jarreau'd me.
Wow, Kevin. Album!!
man, its cool!
Right On! Funky! I like it better than my version!
so good and funny!! thumbs up.
Hahaha! Gary, this is the Max!! Very cool! :-)
Yup man i like that alot!
great job.... with jazz harmonys
Jaco would appreciate this! A heartfelt take on one of the best tunes ever writ.
Cool lyrics man !!!
Excellent!
I really got a kick out of this...Thank You!
Hahaha great tribute! Very well executed and I agree with every word said in the "bass lyrics"
Why didn't I find this sooner? I love it!
Love it!!
Clever.
God bless you for this. Very cool, man.
@kwuarmelite I always liked "Vocalese", the style of writing lyrics to instrumental solos. I listened to a lot of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross when I was a kid. The inspiration for this was the Phil Mattson arrangement of Manhattan Transfer's version of "Body and Soul", based on Coleman Hawkin's solo, featuring lyrics written by Eddie Jefferson in praise of Hawkin's playing. I like the idea of writing lyrics to a solo by a musician you love that are actually in praise of that musician. (Jaco).
Great fun!! ' Big thumbs up from me!
Thank you for listening!
Woah! This is really cool!
keep coming back time after time to listen, Astonishing performance! never heard something like it, high five! - Levi
lol this is brilliant!
way to go
Totally Manhattan Transfer. Hey, don't I know you?
this is awesome
muito bom mesmo..
parabéns man...
muito criativo
Great Tribute ! well done and fun
LOL Zappa meets Jaco, almost ;)
Nice video. I believe that James Jamerson is the most influential bass player of all time though - considering that what Jaco did wouldn't have been possible without James. That said, they were both incredibly innovative and groundbreaking within their respective eras.
Great
Hahahaha best shirt ever
he! this was original! Weather report, with Jaco on the bass, one of my favourutes!
jo do a nice job! scat that!
Bravo e simpatico.
Thanks so much for you very kind words! I really appreciate it!
0:33 too much! lol:)
ha,ha, what is this, the manahattan transfer version???
had to listen again....intelligence and creativity exposed....
Yeah!
nice work!
Thanks! Love Jaco.
@treynegunn Thanks! Cпасибо!
@Musicenthusiasm Thank you for listening and for sharing your appreciation of Jaco.
I understand you really are down with Weather Report so Im taking the opportunity to ask you about something:
I saw a documentary recently and in one part Teen Town was playing in the background, but it wasnt the album version. Biggest difference was that the bassline was played with SLAP BASS. Do you have any idea of what version it might be?
@MrKeys57 I really appreciate that you get what I was trying to do here despite the lo-fi recording! Thanks a lot!
'It's apparent his fretless is not diatonic' hahahahah
Thanks for noticing my lyrics!
Wooow :) I really like your music taste! So cool, just like Eddie Jefferson .. Vocalese style, superb! Really impressive !
Hey, thanks very much for the comparison to Eddie Jefferson! He was definitely an inspiration! I really appreciate the compliment!
@MrKeys57 Thank you for your kind observations. This song really blew my mind when I first heard it. Jaco influenced me so much. And after he died I wanted to write a tribute to him because he was so good.
@hansonps Thanks for your kind observations, Pam. Looking fwd to doing more music with you soon. Much love to you!
Thanks a lot for listening!
Cool! Love your channel!
@TheSanziniBrothers Thank you for listening! Grazie!
I really appreciate your listening. Thanks very much!!!
@MorrisAtGuitar Yes, I listened to the Transfer (a bit). Grazie!
@GritCityDisciple Thanks very much for listening!
Thank you!
@RGu1m4r43n5 Thank you for listening. Muito obrigado!
@IPastorius Thanks a lot! I really love your YT page.
@uotter1 I'm glad you are amused! Thanks!
@MitchTenderness Thanks! I really appreciate the reference. I love Jarreau.
@cciemail Certainly, their version of "Birdland" was part of what inspired me...LOL
@SandstromCommaErik Thanks a lot! I appreciate your comments!
Great job, man :) Manhattan Transfer influence? Love all your videos.
Thanks!
@WiktorR0 Thanks for listening to my words! Happy holidays!
@bassweld Thanks man! I really like your version!
molto simpatico
Grazie mille
@noatabriz Thanks very much for your kind words!
@MrKeys57 Thanks a lot for your comments.
@conralaje Thank you! Gracias!
@ZappaFan101 Thanks man. I appreciate it!
@2007friends Thank you very much!
@Contrabando5cordas Muito obrigado!
@richstout Thanks for hearing me, Rich!
@mark62154 Thanks a lot, Mark!
@TheWhippinpost LOL. Kevin meets Jaco. (I wish I had.)
Thanks for listening! No doubt, Jamerson influenced Jaco and was was one of the most influential bass players of all time, especially in the realm of Motown, R&B and pop. His bass lines were frequently "melodic" but Jaco elevated the FUNCTION of the bass to a whole new level by utilizing chords, harmonics and counterpoint. Both of their careers were cut too short, though.
Thanks for listening! спасибо!
@HOODYWOODRECORDS Thanks a lot!
karaoke favourite
LOL
@leguefilho Muito obrigado pra escutando!
@kerim24k Thank you! Hvala!
@adm785 Muchas gracias!!
@Contrabando5cordas Obrigado!
@theMarsFusion Jaco is!
@bassprinter thanks!
@TanteA Vielen Dank, Anette!
@novenpeter 非常感谢您的收听！
@Javic2112 Thanks for noticing!
@ShakeYourCarBass Thanks!
@GITTZA Thanks!
@GritCityDisciple Could it be the Marcus Miller version?
@nathanbossoh Thanks!
@jorggomes2 Obrigado!
Thank you! あなたは私の言うことに耳を傾け、ありがとうございました !
@gnukev an american that speaks portuguese?
de nada!! abraço