George88 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Just downloaded the new duo record with Haden and Brad Mehldau. I have several more duo records with Haden accompanying Keith Jarrett, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Kenny Barron, and Hank Jones. Haden reminds me of Bob Moore, famous country bassist who played big ole notes. Curious to know from other fans or listeners of Haden about opinions on what made him such a good choice as a duo partner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legatoboy Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 CP-50, YC 73, FP-80, PX5-S, NE-5d61, Kurzweil SP6, XK-3, CX-3, Hammond XK-3, Yamaha YUX Upright, '66 B3/Leslie 145/122 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jamienewman Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 I think you nailed it with "big ole notes." He doesn't overplay, stays out of the way, listens well, picks good notes, and keeps impeccable time. (Not to say that this is the only way to effectively play bass with a piano player. Bill Evans always performed with virtuosic bass players who played a lot of notes. If you've got the technical facility of Scott LaFaro, Eddie Gomez, or Marc Johnson, that works well too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannis D Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 I think the late Haden had big ears and an impeccable sense of melody. He also knew how to stay away from pianists left hand (like we all do regarding guitarists and vocalists ). It's not a fruit of chance that he had such a carrier BTW, one of his advantages is that he knew how to pick pianists and record with - Gonzalo Rubalcaba was almost unknown outside Cuba when they played together in Canada (i think) Be grateful for what you've got - a Nord, a laptop and two hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 We hosted Rubalcaba here at my company a few years ago, and I had the pleasure of talking with him at great link. I think he and Haden really formed a bond over their social justice values, for one thing. Haden is far and away my favourite upright bass player, but I'm not sure that has rubbed off much on my own playing. Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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