Tips for Playing in a Jazz Rhythm Section

How can you approach playing in a rhythm section in Jazz? What are some tips for making your performances really swing? Tom Dempsey, Ari Roland, and Alvin Atkinson tell you more in this video.
Tom Dempsey - Guitar
Ari Roland - Bass
Alvin Atkinson - Drums
Eric Suquet - Director
Bill Thomas - Director of Photography
Seton Hawkins - Producer
Filmed 2013

Пікірлер: 115

  • @pillmuncher67
    @pillmuncher673 жыл бұрын

    I'm happy that the art of the bass face is alive and well!

  • @russellzauner

    @russellzauner

    3 жыл бұрын

    Every bass player, novice or expert, is overcome by the face at some point; for some it's hard to get the bass face turned off sometimes ;-)

  • @videosdehumor2175

    @videosdehumor2175

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pndej0

  • @nathanlott2554
    @nathanlott25543 жыл бұрын

    you gotta love how bass and electric look so into it and concentrated, and then you just see the drummer sitting there smiling :)

  • @ry.albert
    @ry.albert3 жыл бұрын

    dude looks like he’s wrestling a bear during that solo

  • @danielcorrigan8805

    @danielcorrigan8805

    3 жыл бұрын

    I mean have you played a bass? Same thing pretty much.

  • @russellzauner

    @russellzauner

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@danielcorrigan8805 down to the size of it lol

  • @russellzauner

    @russellzauner

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's why some bass players stand on their bass, keeps it from attacking the audience during unruly passages

  • @eoin474

    @eoin474

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@danielcorrigan8805 Same second name as me only one letter lol

  • @d.m.christina

    @d.m.christina

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi, thank you for your comment, I had to laugh hard and loud with it, on this Sunday morning :D Good start of my day.

  • @Gk2003m
    @Gk2003m3 жыл бұрын

    It swings. Good conversation… and then good conversation!

  • @o0Tamriel0o
    @o0Tamriel0o3 жыл бұрын

    All amazing musicians, but dudes c'mon, that drums lick at 3:07 is out of this world !

  • @mitchrogerstudios

    @mitchrogerstudios

    3 жыл бұрын

    Indeed. He took us for a little "ride" 😉

  • @GeorgiaBoy1961

    @GeorgiaBoy1961

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's super tasty, for sure..... very very nice. Give the drummer some!

  • @konoharf

    @konoharf

    3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely a highlight! He threw us in the ocean for refreshment for a while 🤣

  • @e.d.1642

    @e.d.1642

    3 жыл бұрын

    Quarter notes triplets, but with much class and elegance

  • @major.change

    @major.change

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you for showing me what i didn't even see bro. you're a legend

  • @darklordthomaspie6293
    @darklordthomaspie62933 жыл бұрын

    The bass solo was cool! I liked the incorporation of the bow! The other musicians did a good job supporting the solo.

  • @pierreangelo8264
    @pierreangelo82643 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate what the Bass Player said about the Soloist playing also for the Drummer and Bass.

  • @jerryburdick8051
    @jerryburdick80513 жыл бұрын

    Fun video! Three amazing players. Great song selection too - I hadn't heard this tune in years. The setup discussion up front is such a vital lesson, especially for cats who are playing together for the first time.

  • @mikekempsgaragejazz6626
    @mikekempsgaragejazz66263 жыл бұрын

    Totally absorbing to hear these three experts both playing exquisitely and then drawing on their deep knowledge in fascinating discussion. Marvellous.

  • @edbergquist4745
    @edbergquist47453 жыл бұрын

    A couple of things I've learned along the way, my teacher once said my job is to make everyone else sound great. I've kinda learned there's what I'm playing, what the bass player's playing, and the collective sound of everyone playing together and to make that sound the best... Thanks

  • @paulmurphy8993
    @paulmurphy89933 жыл бұрын

    That was awesome guys...thanks so much.

  • @josecarranza6891
    @josecarranza68913 жыл бұрын

    I loved the bassists solo great job to all of uou

  • @lincolnadams83
    @lincolnadams833 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous!!! Love hearing this conversation!

  • @tropicvibe
    @tropicvibe3 жыл бұрын

    That was pretty tight, thanks. I just can't see why anyone would down thumb this video, they were all on point plus you're getting a free lesson. What the hell more do u want?

  • @cardosoguitarra
    @cardosoguitarra3 жыл бұрын

    Bravo!!! Tom Dempsey is the best! I had some amazing classes with him back in 2012! Next time in NYC I hope to see him playing a live concert! Best regards from Sao Paulo/Brazil 👏👏👏

  • @Mandibularmenace
    @Mandibularmenace3 жыл бұрын

    I heard three licks that almost sounded like The Lick and my fight or flight kicked in during the final head

  • @ShotgunRainstorm

    @ShotgunRainstorm

    3 жыл бұрын

    i counted four, guitarist was definitely teasing it

  • @qryu

    @qryu

    3 жыл бұрын

    3:36

  • @yohenson
    @yohenson3 жыл бұрын

    thank you very much. that bass guy ari, is a rock star. well said and played incredibly backing up your philosophies!

  • @darklordthomaspie6293
    @darklordthomaspie62933 жыл бұрын

    Ooh, nice job! The three of you work very nice together

  • @GeorgiaBoy1961
    @GeorgiaBoy19613 жыл бұрын

    Just wanted to compliment the trio on a very nice performance. I'd pay good money to listen to you guys any time, no problem whatsoever. Tasteful jazz players who do well in a trio setting, well, they don't grow on trees. You guys know your stuff.

  • @FabrizioPeretti
    @FabrizioPeretti3 жыл бұрын

    What a nice guitar tone

  • @gabrielsotomora3178
    @gabrielsotomora31783 жыл бұрын

    Este video es oro!! Buenos consejos para poner en práctica 🔥✨

  • @fullhd6598
    @fullhd65983 жыл бұрын

    Wow Amazing !!! Congrats for the Trío Jazz 👏🏻

  • @HpPmL
    @HpPmL3 жыл бұрын

    This video has the best bass face and the best shirt/tie color combo, Amazing

  • @copenhagenjazzfunkcollecti2082
    @copenhagenjazzfunkcollecti20823 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video Good Groove . Love Mads - Bass - - Jazz Bass

  • @elliotkim2415
    @elliotkim24153 жыл бұрын

    Music smooth af but ma bass player got one of the best stank faces ever!

  • @batouttahell454
    @batouttahell4543 жыл бұрын

    Can there EVER be a time when the Bassist solos and the Entire Band doesn't seem to drop off the face of the earth? Really educational video 👌

  • @pierreangelo8264
    @pierreangelo82643 жыл бұрын

    Nice. Smooth Communication.

  • @JohnKeyser
    @JohnKeyser3 жыл бұрын

    That is some fine drumming.

  • @Francispia
    @Francispia2 ай бұрын

    Can’t agree more about the prominence of melody.

  • @organjoe
    @organjoe3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!! Any vids of this trio playing more?

  • @johnwade7430
    @johnwade74303 жыл бұрын

    Really interesting guys - thanks

  • @carlosrrr2011
    @carlosrrr20112 жыл бұрын

    My guy is dancing with that bass… so much passion in one piece my goodness

  • @reubene7851
    @reubene78513 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting - thank you !

  • @hughg.rection6778
    @hughg.rection67783 жыл бұрын

    ok this is legendarily good

  • @yeboscrebo4451

    @yeboscrebo4451

    3 жыл бұрын

    Really?

  • @PragmaticDany

    @PragmaticDany

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@yeboscrebo4451 Yes 100%

  • @learningwithjuan
    @learningwithjuan3 жыл бұрын

    Ari Roland! WOW!!

  • @peperomero4603
    @peperomero46033 жыл бұрын

    that bass solo was sick

  • @petersuppe8309
    @petersuppe83093 жыл бұрын

    👌.. Thank You

  • @anthonysilva5312
    @anthonysilva53123 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Just yes.

  • @wesleyc.4937
    @wesleyc.49373 жыл бұрын

    Yup, that definitely happened to me.

  • @nathanielmiles-urdan3741
    @nathanielmiles-urdan37412 жыл бұрын

    i love how the drummer is smiling literally the entire time

  • @giovannirock2866
    @giovannirock28663 жыл бұрын

    Excelente eh kool

  • @user-lv6bm8ed4n
    @user-lv6bm8ed4n3 жыл бұрын

    ドラムが入った瞬間気持ち良すぎてにやけた

  • @choux48jp
    @choux48jp3 жыл бұрын

    aggressive bass line. cool!

  • @bravo.guitar
    @bravo.guitar3 жыл бұрын

    I wanna all KZread jazz video have comments like this)))

  • @user-ft2os1zi7n
    @user-ft2os1zi7n3 жыл бұрын

    太帅了

  • @dillanyandell367
    @dillanyandell3673 жыл бұрын

    Anybody know what model ride cymbal that is?

  • @coltonmykael

    @coltonmykael

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't know the exact model but its a Bosphorus cymbal, maybe a master series

  • @theSupertonesurf
    @theSupertonesurf3 жыл бұрын

    the cat on the drums is EPIC

  • @shaharkarp4357
    @shaharkarp43573 жыл бұрын

    Guitarist really good

  • @elijahgebera6285
    @elijahgebera62853 жыл бұрын

    U can hear the bass player audiate during his solo and I think that’s really cool

  • @garlicbread2202
    @garlicbread22023 жыл бұрын

    hey ari, any tips for a new bassist cutting through a jazz band?

  • @lucythegiant4104

    @lucythegiant4104

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bass isn't really supposed to be cut through as much as it's supposed to be felt if that makes sense

  • @vecernicek2

    @vecernicek2

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Don't.

  • @crimfan

    @crimfan

    3 жыл бұрын

    In most circumstances, comping instruments shouldn't actually cut through the band that much. This is true in jazz, rock, country, blues, etc. They should be more felt than obviously heard. Bass, drums, and rhythm guitar will almost meld into one collective instrument when the rhythm section really locks in. In terms of cutting through on a solo, you're really helped by having whoever's comping for you help out by paring back (but not stopping!) and by soloing up the board more, playing more rhythmically outside, and playing with more attack. On an electric you can tweak the knobs or go to the bridge pickup during a solo. I guess if you're playing a really bass-forward genre like funk or disco it needs to cut, but I'd probably do that by EQing so that other instruments disappear more, and even then, the vocals are still the big feature.

  • @darklordthomaspie6293

    @darklordthomaspie6293

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lucythegiant4104 What if the bass is meant to be the focus of the song?

  • @darklordthomaspie6293

    @darklordthomaspie6293

    3 жыл бұрын

    Use an electric bass

  • @tortillapizza5226
    @tortillapizza52263 жыл бұрын

    Wow that BASS face!

  • @too-hot-to-handle01
    @too-hot-to-handle013 жыл бұрын

    The shear zest!

  • @jonandsn
    @jonandsn3 жыл бұрын

    how i aspire my own trio to work one day

  • @monasticphil5658
    @monasticphil56583 жыл бұрын

    Good talk.

  • @chiefeugene
    @chiefeugene3 жыл бұрын

    looks like a bosphorus jazz master on that guys ride.

  • @nickhislam5995
    @nickhislam599511 ай бұрын

    In first drum 8 are the others really listening to drums? Also, maybe my ears are deceiving me, but is there a momentary loss of the time when they come back to the head after the second drum 8?

  • @user-hi2py3oo3q
    @user-hi2py3oo3q3 жыл бұрын

    3:00 that is a line from chet baker! , but the key is more likely the version of Ryo Fukui. Check it out. Such a heartwarming song.

  • @euronymous6450

    @euronymous6450

    3 жыл бұрын

    It Is Just the head of the Song

  • @franklasa
    @franklasa3 жыл бұрын

    The bass player is a great actor

  • @aperson6017
    @aperson60173 жыл бұрын

    I’m but was that English at the start there

  • @sfmag1
    @sfmag13 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it sucks on bass when the others don't support or listen when you solo.

  • @froggyleggy
    @froggyleggy3 жыл бұрын

    Felt what the bass player said. I don't care if the soloist is playing a carpet! Keep it swinging!!!

  • @jacksonbuckner9641
    @jacksonbuckner96413 жыл бұрын

    Great playing, shame the bass audio was recorded on an iPhone 3gs

  • @JawJX
    @JawJX3 жыл бұрын

    I have a gut feeling the double bass guy is going to be a meme REAL SOON

  • @ks3bigksudjoht180
    @ks3bigksudjoht1803 жыл бұрын

    Is the bass player bowing out of tune or does it just sound like that when you bow fast? Now at least I don't worry about my bowing anymore. :D

  • @crimfan

    @crimfan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah he sounded a bit off. :/

  • @jesuscolonmusic

    @jesuscolonmusic

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's something normal when you play with bow at those speeds, still amazing arco solo!

  • @bobbyski4483
    @bobbyski44833 жыл бұрын

    damn he almost ended it on the licc

  • @catman127
    @catman1273 жыл бұрын

    Just need Ron Burgundy on jazz flute and I think we’ll have something !!!

  • @davivieira4695
    @davivieira46953 жыл бұрын

    Why does the drummer hold his stick like that

  • @rogerm9382

    @rogerm9382

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's the correct way for a jazz percussionist - more control and subtle for a sensitive player - not like a rock drummer!

  • @dominikweber4305

    @dominikweber4305

    3 жыл бұрын

    Because jazzzz

  • @jc3drums916

    @jc3drums916

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you're referring to his left hand, that's how one learned to play snare drum back 100+ years ago (called "traditional grip"). So in the early days of jazz, since just about every drummer used traditional grip, techniques developed that were based on holding the stick that way. It's a little more difficult to duplicate those techniques with matched grip. For example, notice how his left stick comes down to the snare at an angle, rather than parallel to the snare's surface. That's a technique called "tipping," and it results in a different sound. Doing that with matched grip requires lifting the arm, which puts your body in an awkward position, and makes for slower transitions into and out of that position.

  • @TheSaemi20
    @TheSaemi203 жыл бұрын

    I gotta say that the bow definately has it‘s place in jazz but you can rarely hear a solo with the bow and think: „oh my god, unbelievable“ It‘s always a struggle and since it is super hard to have good intonation with the bow it‘s kinda underwhelming although you can clearly see and hear he is a very good bass player.

  • @connorjsmith1102

    @connorjsmith1102

    3 жыл бұрын

    Strings make a big difference on bowed bass--a lot of jazz bassists use strings that are optimized for plucking tone, but sound worse bowed than the strings classical bassists use. His solo might sound better with classical oriented strings, but his walking tone might suffer.

  • @PAOComposer
    @PAOComposer3 жыл бұрын

    Remember when jazz used to be underground, unnerdy and cool?

  • @aniceyyzloc2726

    @aniceyyzloc2726

    3 жыл бұрын

    What do you mean ? It always have been snobbish, espacially for people who can’t play music I've never seen more pretentious musicians than jazzmen

  • @PAOComposer

    @PAOComposer

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@aniceyyzloc2726 It's not true in my experience.. Jazz wasn't always about people educated in college. Jazz was a street based music that came out of the black culture. But there were some who looked down on other types of music. That doesn't represent everyone.

  • @samuelhartinpasco2553
    @samuelhartinpasco25533 жыл бұрын

    The base guy is um…in to it. I mean he’s really good but the face

  • @Zacharysandilands

    @Zacharysandilands

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thats jazz. Wait till you hear Keith Jarrett

  • @HotRodSixString
    @HotRodSixString3 жыл бұрын

    Was it just me is does that bow desperately need some rosin ?

  • @user-yy6lu4bc7b

    @user-yy6lu4bc7b

    3 жыл бұрын

    it's the weird paul chambers arco sound that some people actually want. Guess it's his choice to have that sound

  • @Bassfully

    @Bassfully

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@user-yy6lu4bc7b i call it the "stepping on the cat's tail" sound

  • @unclealstrailerpark
    @unclealstrailerpark3 жыл бұрын

    I think his bass is broken it’s sideways 😩

  • @KevsSanders
    @KevsSanders3 жыл бұрын

    Bass is pushing. Great tone and intonation tho.