Bob Babbitt Master Class - 2006 Jazzfest Syracuse NY

[@lelandsklar6363]

One of the very best ever and a great cat and a dear friend....miss him so much!

[@warrenmorphis4208]

Coming from you, Mr. Sklar - there is no higher compliment!. Legends recognize legends!!

[@bluegtr2001]

This room should be FILLED with people. What a genius!

[@miguelslocomusica2900]

totalyy agree my friend! A superb musician

[@whimgrinder]

damn straight

[@bigmouthdubai]

6 people at a Bob Babbitt Masterclass - the man has only 1 equal the also late great James Jamerson! its a tribute to how under appreciated this guy was - the man was a legend!!!!! I would have given my legs (need my hands to play bass) to have been there!!!!

[@johnnoel5292]

Carol Kaye is right there with them.

[@MrToasterdude]

Not many people have had to step in and try to fill a set of shoes as big as Jamerson's, but Bob hit it out of the park. Seemed like just a great guy to sit and talk shop with. He is sorely missed.

[@karibgold5394]

He was a great guy. I'm blessed to know his son Joe.

[@thomassharp7970]

I spent that day with Bob because I was working the Syracuse Jazz Fest and also attended this master class. I also had the opportunity to have lunch with Jerry Jemmott. It was a day in bass heaven.

[@ULTIMATEPATCHES]

In awe of this man. He was very kind and giving. I emailed/asked him what strings he used on his Motown hits and he emailed back right away with a full and honest answer. What a guy!

[@tornmask7]

Sir Bob, is an honest, unselfish legendary bass player who doesn't hold back anything & gives everything from his personal experience & knowledge to all bass players & musicians! i miss him very much...rest 'n peace bro'r Babbitt!

[@karibgold5394]

I miss Babb so much!! We were friends, and wrote and recorded together. He was the most unselfish, genuine person I ever worked with, and I worked with many major artists. I was so blessed to hang out with him frequently as a friend, and work with him too. He was an awesome human and of course an awesome musician!! I am looking forward to hanging out with him and his wife Ann, in Heaven someday!!

[@chipurBillWhite]

Sweet comments. He really does seem like a caring and wise man.

[@karibgold5394]

@@chipurBillWhite Babb passed on to be with Jesus in 2012. Didn't know if you knew that or not

[@warrenmorphis4208]

How blessed and fortunate you were!! Bob personifies the word legend! May he rest in eternal peace...

[@karibgold5394]

@@warrenmorphis4208 Amen! I talked to him about Jesus frequently and he gave his life to the Lord before he went home to Heaven!

[@JohnnyHurbonConnections]

What a humble Giant of Bass History !!! Attitude is everything!!!

[@sanceations]

Wow, I can listen to Bob's stories all day. We miss you Bob. Thank you for sharing..

[@eastcoastcroc]

i wish this had more views also wish more people were in the class. Bob is a legend a true inspiration.

[@lclaughton]

A lifetime of professional music and all that goes with it in a little over an hour. I learned a great deal from Bob in this clinic. And a have a whole new level of respect for the man....Bob is truly a GREAT BASSIST AND MUSICIAN.

[@karibgold5394]

It's hard to watch. I knew him quite well as a friend, and someone I worked with. I knew his neat stories he shared with me, and I just knew him like a good friend. I sure do miss him.

[@Losbass]

Lots of good advice from the legend ! R.I.P Bob

[@bobjohnson7441]

Had a chance to talk with Bob a couple of times on various sessions back in the day. Wonderful player and person.

[@davidjen5244]

I live an hour from Syracuse. I'll forever regret not making the trip to see this.

[@JohnnyHurbonConnections]

Heart is the center source of feeling.

[@Accoy2]

RIP Bob. A sweet soul, honest and human. Thank you for all the advice!

[@martinheath5947]

So much wisdom This guy was pure class R.I.P. the late very great Bob Babbitt. Legend

[@cubyme1]

I loved this guy he was a master! His feel was smooth he allowed to let his bass breath Great old school player! RIP Bob Babbitt

[@embassyhotel]

Well said.

[@tomgeauvreau7099]

Bob's bass on Ball Of Confusion was epic.

[@williamcampbell9513]

Its a treat just to listen to him tune up. RIP you are truly one of the greatest.

[@davidfox7983]

Really enjoyed this So interesting What a guy

[@jackthebassman1]

Bob was a deserved legend, thank you so much Bob

[@franklindanielayalalimaco8335]

Every Time I need motivation in music. I see this vid.

[@tomek9966]

What a lovely man - RIP... The tip with rushing was the best I ever could get!

[@rsweetjr16]

A story teller who knows.Signed, Sealed and Delivered.

[@skybluemarshall]

"I put one guy up on a clothes hook". But, I'm sure that Bob did it in a gentlemanly way. Ha ha! He was a funny guy.

[@basscubs]

Bob keeps it real. So much truth on so many topics.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

Thank you Bob!!

[@grooveattitude06]

Hear the bass line of "every kind of people" (Robert Palmer) and you'll know how much he was great

[@ULTIMATEPATCHES]

+1

[@edthewave]

R.I.P. Bob Babbit. Thanks for uploading this legend.

[@bretkindell6887]

still miss bob..what a pros pro

[@norray19]

I LOVE IT.

[@alfonsogarcia-valdecasasca9047]

Thnaks for sharing

[@aintnoway3467]

If you don't feel it, don't play it -James Jamerson

[@dave3124]

Total legend,

[@embassyhotel]

i totally understand what he's saying, a lot of musicians fake it & I can read right through that. I'm a bassist & fretless bassist as well & have studied the bass thoroughly. Bob is an awesome bassist. Bob was awesome with Hendrix. My influential bassists are & bassists that I think are amazing are John Entwistle,Victor Wooten,Les Claypool,Flea,Cliff Burton,Peter Ratajczyk,David Ellefson,Billy Sheehan,Lemmy Kilmister,Alex Webster,Steve Dijiorgio,Steve Harris. Those are the bassists that influenced me & bassists that influenced me later in my life as well. I want to dig deeper into bassists like Victor Wooten's style. Anyways cheers from Canada 😃.

[@f1948s]

Awesome musician for sure.

[@westentrance]

Incredible career

[@rogueplanet1142]

Legend .. RIP

[@charlesspence4463]

fricking wow

[@dwanesmith2126]

What a guy and what a player !!!!! Hate the sound of that bass there tho lol 😂

[@apchsiri1156]

That bass undoubtedly sounds gorgeous on a recording.

[@ringscircles142]

pure platinum

[@sambac2053]

Where can I get a hat like he talks about?

[@warrenmorphis4208]

Every bass player needs to soak this man's words up like a sponge...

[@darleneshedden4288]

He told a story how he went from Upright bass listening to jazz and blues late at night in his parents Kitchen on a tube radio which the Station was known as Race Music that type of music was banned by White people but he Grooved on it and years later when Black music was accepted he was already Into it and found his nitch

[@jgk381]

lol he called him Bobbit

[@djeric1000]

is he playing something in the video ?

[@JC-zf6sx]

fat and round, meat and potatoes bass. period.

[@rich3858]

Met him once. A great guy. RIP.

[@juliemc76]

Iam yours...haha

[@Stewkeithmtb]

Empty seats at the front. Unbelievable.

[@DoctorRazzArea4]

@1:01:44 that dude said "fuck that, keyboard requirements are bullshit" and walked out. :) Great vid.

[@G8GT364CI]

Yes! Slap Bass let the synthesizers slip in, I've always thought that and never heard anyone say it. Slapping usually doesn't have a lot of bottom to it and made it more of a lead instrument, who's playing bass here? 🤣