Bass solos suck. Let’s face it, the ponderous, unwieldy bottom feeder is the least interesting jazz instrument, lacking even the visual appeal of drum solos.
… says Alan Kurtz at www.jazz.com. In his opinion, one man changed it all: Scott LaFaro. He „perversely transformed the conventional trio from a pianist supported by bass and drums to a bassist backed by piano and drums.“
Scott LaFaro, the Popeye of Jazz, who makes Lennie Tristano run away during a concert set?!?!?
What happened between Lennie and LaFaro, never heard that story! You may enjoy this free online Lennie master class at: http://youtu.be/5ay6TsZkC54 blessings fr NYC! Dave Frank
Chuck Israels tells (or corrects) this story in the comments.
unfortunately, your Masterclass can’t be viewed here in Germany, due to the YouTube vs. GEMA issue.