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Book Review: Eberhard Weber: A German Jazz Story

There are many musicians whose playing we can recognise in an instant; something about their phrasing, note choice and tone combine to give an unmistakable flavor to their playing which means we know them immediately…However, there are comparatively few bass players who, the moment we hear a phrase, we recognise. Eberhard Weber is one.
#jazz #bass #books

https://www.allaboutjazz.com/eberhard-weber-a-german-jazz-story


Album Review: Ben Wolfe: Unjust

The history of modern #jazz contains only a handful of #bass players who have both led their own groups and been visionary in their compositions and approach. Charles Mingus, Charlie Haden, Dave Holland, Jaco Pastorius and Christian McBride are those who come to mind. With the release of his 10th album, Unjust, Ben Wolfe shows he belongs in that group.

https://www.allaboutjazz.com/unjust-ben-wolfe-resident-arts


Born Today: Ron Carter
Location: New York City
Instrument: #Bass
Born: May 4, 1937

Ron Carter is among the most original, prolific, and influential bassists in #jazz. With more than 2,000 albums to his credit, he has recorded with many of music's greats: Tommy Flanagan, Gil Evans, Lena Horne, Bill Evans, B.B. King, the Kronos Quartet, Dexter Gordon, Wes Montgomery, and Bobby Timmons.

https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/ron-carter

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