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Paul Botts's avatar

Surprised that this list didn't include John Lennon, Lee Morgan, Sam Cooke or Eddie Jefferson.

Regarding Jaco he was in some ways the inventor of modern electric bass playing (kind of what Parker was for the alto sax or Hendrix for the electric guitar or Goodman for the clarinet). And he was a virtuoso in his own right regardless of being a pioneer...all that said, playing "Donna Lee" at 220 has for some years now been a rite of passage for talented young bassists. I've watched a high schooler do it smoothly, and a young-adult pro do it on a fretless with bonus grace notes...kids these days...

Lawrence Shure's avatar

I’ll refrain from insisting Sam Cooke needs to be added to your list and instead play the fool who insists you should give “El Suelo Mio” by Jorge Roeder a spin. Solo acoustic bass that’s earthy, deep toned and engaging.

Ken de Poto's avatar

Completely forgot we listened to three Marvin Gaye albums

NickS (WA)'s avatar

A fascinating if morbid theme. I'm curious which one of you suggested Stringbean?

Chris Dalla Riva's avatar

Neither. My cousin said we should listen when we mentioned the theme. I didn’t know anything about him

NickS (WA)'s avatar

It's a good suggestion (and immediately made me wonder what other traditional musicians would fit the theme -- Robert Johnson, of course, I wonder who else)

Following up on that thought, I ended up reading this thread, which doesn't mention many murders but some remarkable/sad stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/blues/comments/17y07d7/what_is_the_saddestdarkest_true_story_you_have/