its like everthing a bass player could want: a amazing bass player doing arco, a legendary bass player doing pizz, and possibly the best electric bass player of our time, all playing on the same stage at the same time. (R.I.P. Ray Brown)
Ray is my favorite bassist, top of the list, god among men. I gotta say though, Edgar really really tore it up too. his arco stuff is so incredible. not to leave anybody out, Victor certainly had some nice staight ahead moments too
Each one is the best in his respected field of music but all of them together-not the best combination, they look as if they are just trying to catch up with Ray. He's the absolute authority on this video!
There are very few people about whom you can say "he is the best in the world at what he does." However, you can say that about Ray Brown. I still grieve that we lost him ten years ago, but I am sincerely thankful that we had him.
For master chops, check out the George Shearing duet with Brian Torff on bass, playing "Up a Lazy River." It's here on RUclips, from the Back Alley Jazz" album [1979].
@Gabepaullikegirls While i think the comment about vic was unnecessary, I completely agree with you. It is the main function of the bass, to keep time and underline the harmony. Its one of the hardest roles in a jazz ensemble.
When it comes to tone and feel, Ray easily demonstrates here why he's the king of bass. Edgar and Victor have chops to burn, don't get me wrong, it's just Ray's sound is, well, better.
It would have been cool if Milt Hinton would have been thrown in the mix. Pops could really slap on a dog house. He created some very cool techniques and styles. He's got some cool clips on here too!
@Gabepaullikegirls The vast majority of Vic's playing on RUclips is NAMM footage or just the fastest slap section from a gig, if you want to get a better view of his playing listen to the Flecktones or Extraction with Greg Howe, in both of those groups he still solos alot but lays down some fuckin' solid bass the vast majority of the time.
@paulibaer So right - Ticking, buzzy, thin, and he's not in the pocket with Ray's groove either. Wooten just seems mediocre here. Yet in his own projects he's one of the very greatest, with chops to die for. I guess anybody can have a bad night.
Edgar Meyer amazing classical abilities uses in jazz, Ray Brown 100% pure jazz virtuoso, Victor Wooten great soloing but minus for not playing basline during Ray Brown solo or maybe he was just so impressed and keep on stering. Great technique but I don't like the sound of his bass instead of Marus Miller :-) It's my private and humble opinion.
@Gabepaullikegirls Anyway you're clearly just fresh out of music school and have all these ideas your teachers told you about what bass is and how bass is played. So I'm not going to waste any more time with you, though I will say I hope you apologize to all the great video posters whose videos you've shat upon. you know, when you come to your senses.
um....it jazz. That pretty much means improv. If you look at the history of the jazz guitar and you get stuck pre 1940...the role of the guitar (banjo thing and up to the archtop) was pretty much to act as a rhythm instrument or snare. Progress my friend. The role of the bass is to hold down the fort, but my guess it is bc that is what the left hand does on the piano. Its all about interplay anyway not just being some douche behind the scenes.
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its like everthing a bass player could want: a amazing bass player doing arco, a legendary bass player doing pizz, and possibly the best electric bass player of our time, all playing on the same stage at the same time. (R.I.P. Ray Brown)
Ray Brown's huge sound, in-the-pocket groove, and signature tasteful lines are what makes him THE patriarch of the bass!
This was so tasty I watched it and didn't need to eat for a week
Ray is my favorite bassist, top of the list, god among men.
I gotta say though, Edgar really really tore it up too. his arco stuff is so incredible.
not to leave anybody out, Victor certainly had some nice staight ahead moments too
Mr. Brown leading the way in a trio of bass masters.
Three distinct styles ... Great!
Holy crap, I've never seen this before! Amazing.
All three of those cats rule! Thanks for posting this!
Each one is the best in his respected field of music but all of them together-not the best combination, they look as if they are just trying to catch up with Ray. He's the absolute authority on this video!
wow!!! my three favourite bassists!!
All of them are crazy good!
this is just sick....i wish i have my bass with me right now :'(
great the solo with the bow...!
ive never heard mayer befor but as abeggining double bassist that was a sick bowed solo. i realy need to get past second position haha
There are very few people about whom you can say "he is the best in the world at what he does." However, you can say that about Ray Brown. I still grieve that we lost him ten years ago, but I am sincerely thankful that we had him.
All Stars.. Great!
Ray kicks some ass, too swinging for either one of them!!!!
We miss you Mr Brown ! !
Badd Ass Ray!!!
I would happily die from a bass overdose
greatest Ray Brown!
Me, too!
the name of the song is Sister Sadie, by Bud Powell.
top notch vid
7 stars
i love this vid
hell yea
Edgar Meyer can take him any day.
dude, is it just me or is Ray's tone putting Vic and Edgar to shame? seriously, i love his bass.
@dobrodek meyer played the bassline.. wooten just gave the occasional buh-dum... they are professionals at improv :)
“A ‘Triple Bass Hit’ “
For master chops, check out the George Shearing duet with Brian Torff on bass, playing "Up a Lazy River." It's here on RUclips, from the Back Alley Jazz" album [1979].
@benzies123 Fuck yeah!!!! Those albums are epic. Can't forget Vital Tech Tones!
The Oldest the Best ( just joking) with out hurting any one
feelings Ray Brown is the man in this video .
nice
@Gabepaullikegirls While i think the comment about vic was unnecessary, I completely agree with you. It is the main function of the bass, to keep time and underline the harmony. Its one of the hardest roles in a jazz ensemble.
@Dust6chap6 I envy you!!! lol That had to be the greatest life experience ever.
grande ray brown
@Gabepaullikegirls no, vic knows harmony fairly well, so what if his method of accompaniment is unorthodox? So was Eddie Gomez in his day
Search for this on youtube: Jazz bass lesson -Milt Hinton, jazz, classic
yea wooten obviously brought out his best stuff right there.
"jsxtal has not uploaded any videos" - a nice way to prove yourself, i think
When it comes to tone and feel, Ray easily demonstrates here why he's the king of bass. Edgar and Victor have chops to burn, don't get me wrong, it's just Ray's sound is, well, better.
jazzpsalti.......you got it right. sounds like you are a player. dig.
It would have been cool if Milt Hinton would have been thrown in the mix. Pops could really slap on a dog house. He created some very cool techniques and styles. He's got some cool clips on here too!
@jazzman31415
Well I'd say Wooten has something completely different going on.
And Meyer has INSANE range and can still maintain quality.
i might have just jazzed my pants...
ray killed both of them, he was too much of a force for victor or edgar to even have chance.
except the cream is in the wrong place. ahh!
@CloudNine01 Eargasm...
@CloudNine01
its called an eargasm.
1:35
the lick
oh my god Edgar is looking so white here lol. he looks like he souldn't swing if he was hanging from a chandelier, lol good job mate!
This is insane! Does anyone know what year this is from?
what guitar does victor wooten use here? what brad?
jazz bass or precition?
fodera monarch
I got to shake Victor Wooten's hand once....I nearly pooped.
Is Vic wearing Future Man's Hat? It looks like a Galactic Crown..lol
@Gabepaullikegirls The vast majority of Vic's playing on RUclips is NAMM footage or just the fastest slap section from a gig, if you want to get a better view of his playing listen to the Flecktones or Extraction with Greg Howe, in both of those groups he still solos alot but lays down some fuckin' solid bass the vast majority of the time.
omg edgar meyer kicks so much fucking ass
One person is a violinist
@CloudNine01 - eargasm?
now*
sister sadie
yea i know...its those basses he uses...The action is so low it creates ridiculous buzzing
@paulibaer So right - Ticking, buzzy, thin, and he's not in the pocket with Ray's groove either. Wooten just seems mediocre here. Yet in his own projects he's one of the very greatest, with chops to die for. I guess anybody can have a bad night.
Edgar Meyer amazing classical abilities uses in jazz, Ray Brown 100% pure jazz virtuoso, Victor Wooten great soloing but minus for not playing basline during Ray Brown solo or maybe he was just so impressed and keep on stering. Great technique but I don't like the sound of his bass instead of Marus Miller :-) It's my private and humble opinion.
@bassboy14110 Victor's sound is not ' clean' how a "high end" bass tone sounds that bad ? ( don't get me wrong I like Victor, but here, he is so so )
Sorry this was composed by Horace Silver
I can't listen to Victor Wooten solo when Ray is swingin like that....
You didn't slap a high five instead?
man i know i'm just repeatin common knowledge by know, but nobody touches ray browns time. Nobody.
i really love edgars playing, but i really dont like his improvising:(
I have a feeling his solo was “composed” and not entirely improvised. Sounds awesome though 👏👏👏
@Gabepaullikegirls Anyway you're clearly just fresh out of music school and have all these ideas your teachers told you about what bass is and how bass is played. So I'm not going to waste any more time with you, though I will say I hope you apologize to all the great video posters whose videos you've shat upon. you know, when you come to your senses.
um....it jazz. That pretty much means improv. If you look at the history of the jazz guitar and you get stuck pre 1940...the role of the guitar (banjo thing and up to the archtop) was pretty much to act as a rhythm instrument or snare. Progress my friend. The role of the bass is to hold down the fort, but my guess it is bc that is what the left hand does on the piano.
Its all about interplay anyway not just being some douche behind the scenes.
Neither, a Fodera.
If you want one you'd better re-mortgage.
@Kitschead you joking? edgars is the best
victor just can't do bass lines dude... he's not a bassist