John Patitucci on Improvisation

[@waynematthews8165]

What he's done for modern bass playing....on both electric and upright! One of my bass heroes for sure!

[@randyclere7756]

Brilliant cat... incredible chops and understanding of the music @ hand... humble, friendly and generous!

[@pecavallo]

Always inspirational. Very few players get to this level. Thanks for sharing!

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Superb video! Thanks for sharing.

[@jazzbrew68]

So good! Amazing player and loved the ideas he shared.

[@tommylockett99]

Hey Bruce,just found this,nice interview from one giant to another Cheers Tommy Lockett

[@InternationalSocietyofBassists]

He's talking about Wayne Shorter.

[@jansxxx]

The only man who can play his bass in tune for the whole solo...

[@clancywiggam]

Renaud Garcia Fons

[@alexandermeadow860]

Jan Schaper True, true, but it's sooo hard man!

[@keithruddell1800]

thank you bruce and john for the meaningful interview. is there a better all-around working bass player in the world than john? i don't think so.

[@11tinbum11]

Well...Dave Holland, Mark Johnston, Christian McBride...but John Patitucci is a truly remarkable - and hugely influential - musician...

[@jodi183]

+Nick Scott They're all equally talented, just different styles or "voices."

[@BunkleMcCrunkle]

When you get to that kind of level, you can't say that one player is better than another. It's just who's approach you prefer more

[@DislocatedCardiganV1]

He seems like such a nice guy, I'd love to have a beer n chat with him. I get the impression he wouldn't mind that at all...

[@charlesparker6167]

That development of a theme is something which reminds me of Beethoven, which could develop complete symphonies from two notes.

[@Pedozzi]

Hero

[@mad_mario_]

yep, and you need to add a good ear, good musical literacy, nimble fingers and at least 5 hours of practicing a day, you're good to go!

[@carlonbass]

Which 'Wayne' is he talking about? Shorter, Krantz....?

[@johnf.hebert1409]

From the sound of it, Wayne Shorters idea of improvising is the only way. Composing in the moment. Anything else is premeditated and not improvised.