Jazz Double Bass

Jazz double bass is a foundational genre within jazz, characterized by the rich, deep tones of the upright bass as the central voice, woven into the fabric of ensembles or standing out in solo performances. Players like Dave Holland and Ron Carter epitomize this genre with their masterful command of rhythm and melody, using the instrument's expansive range to produce hauntingly beautiful solos, driving walking bass lines, or intricate harmonic support. The double bass in jazz often acts as both anchor and springboard, grounding the music in traditional swing or propelling it into avant-garde territories, depending on the artist's vision. Renowned for their virtuosity and innovation, these musicians have expanded the possibilities of the double bass, seamlessly integrating it into the diverse tapestry of jazz music, from bebop and free jazz to fusion and beyond.

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Landloper (Live)
Ep - 6 Tracks - Released November 29, 2024

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Alec Dankworth
Anders Jormin
Arild Andersen
Avishai Cohen
Barry Guy
Ben Street
Boris Kozlov
Charles Mingus
Charlie Haden
Christian McBride
Darek Oleszkiewicz
Dave Holland
David Mengual
Diego Imbert
Don Thompson
Doug Watkins
Eberhard Weber
Eddie Gómez
Ellen Andrea Wang
Gary Peacock
Kyle Eastwood
Larry Grenadier
Linda May Han Oh
Mads Vinding
Marc Johnson
Mats Eilertsen
Matt Brewer
Matt Penman
Michael Formanek
Miroslav Vitous
Oscar Pettiford
Palle Danielsson
Paul Chambers
Percy Heath
Peter Herbert
Ray Brown
Reuben Rogers
Richard Davis
Robert Hurst
Ron Carter
Scott LaFaro
Steve LaSpina
Thomas Morgan
Paul Chambers
Charles Mingus
Avishai Cohen
Charlie Haden
Ron Carter
Gary Peacock
Christian McBride
Dave Holland
Scott LaFaro
Doug Watkins
Palle Danielsson
Ray Brown
Reuben Rogers
Thomas Morgan
Marc Johnson
Mats Eilertsen
Ben Street
Larry Grenadier
Anders Jormin
Diego Imbert
Eberhard Weber
Percy Heath
Boris Kozlov
Arild Andersen
Kyle Eastwood
Linda May Han Oh
Matt Penman
Ellen Andrea Wang
Eddie Gómez
Mads Vinding
Oscar Pettiford
Richard Davis
Don Thompson
Miroslav Vitous
Matt Brewer
Darek Oleszkiewicz
Robert Hurst
Steve LaSpina
Peter Herbert
David Mengual
Barry Guy
Alec Dankworth
Michael Formanek