Marc Johnson - Vibrato, Phrasing and Rhythm (Masterclass Preview)

This is a short extract taken directly from our new Masterclass with Marc Johnson. In this clip, Marc talks about vibrato, phrasing, and rhythm, and demonstrates his effortless, beautiful tone for us.
THE MARC JOHNSON MASTERCLASS
The Marc Johnson Masterclass is an in-depth, 3-hour interview with legendary artist, Marc Johnson. Known for his work with the final Bill Evan's trio, but also as a band leader and sideman with artists including Joe Lovano, Michael Brecker, Stan Getz, Gary Burton, John Abercrombie, Bill Frisell, Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays, Eliane Elias, Enrico Pieranunzi, Joey Baron, Philly Joe Jones, Jack DeJohnette, Peter Erskine, Paul Motian, and many more.
In our Masterclass, we discuss all things jazz bass including technique, improvisation, what Marc learnt from his tenure with the Bill Evans Trio, and much more. It's perfect for the jazz bassist looking to learn more about a legendary artist in order to develop their own musical voice.
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[@MrThepopopopo]

Marc has always been a huge inspiration to me. His book is phenominal.

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Agreed! It's such a rich source of beautiful lines.

[@gabrielenaldoni7198]

grazie per il lavoro che stai facendo

[@markfoster_mkfbass]

Chalmers takes us to bass geek heaven repeatedly!🤗 Appreciate your humility, enthusiasm, and intelligent questions...and all of your stellar guests. Keep doing what you're doing...and thank you.

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

My pleasure Mark! It was a real joy to meet Marc and I'm glad you enjoyed the discussion :-)

[@clancywiggam]

Greeat work Geoff.

[@jamesrichardson3322]

Everyone don't forget to give thumbs up 👍 for episodes, I appreciate and love this channel. This Marc Johnson plays beautifully, what kind of strings does he use? What kind bass is that ? Italian, German and etc?

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

German bass with spirocore Weich 👍

[@jamesrichardson3322]

@@DiscoverDoubleBass Wow 😲 I want a German Bass, I want check those strings. Before I forget, you should do a video with John Clayton and more symphony orchestra bassists from Chicago, London, New York. I find symphony orchestra bassists interesting, thoses musicians are the best bassists in the world 🌎🌍. I went to the symphony orchestra here in Chicago few times when I was younger.

[@jamesrichardson3322]

@@DiscoverDoubleBass Is Marc Johnson Spircore Weich Medium or Heavy or light gage? I am guessing Medium?? My 3/4 plywood Double Upright Bass is a Kluson MGF Company in Chicago. I bought in the 1989 or 1990 for $200 American dollars from a older man who bought that bass in the 1939 or 1940 he told me. Looked company up and found the company made orchestra instruments from 1925 - 1981 , the company closed it's doors moved Florida were the company is today!! What is your advice on maintenance and storage for a older bass like mine? Another video you can do!! On maintenance and storage for your bass.

[@Pensivata]

@@jamesrichardson3322 I think nowadays Spriocore Weich means light weight gauge, which are more flexible and lighter than Mediums. Weich have the purple silks at the peg end, and red silks at the tailpiece (I'm not sure if this was always the case, as approx 15 years ago, I'd been lingering under the impression Weiss did indeed refer to medium). Said that, I find Weich do 'feel' like a medium string, comparable to say Helicore Orchestras or even Corelli TXs. Gollihur has a good explanation of all this in their string guide.

[@jamesrichardson3322]

@@Pensivata 😫 I had helicore orchestra strings on my bass , wasn't happy with them. They were not for me!! I got Spricore strings for my bass, Ray Brown used the same strings.

[@Musicman914]

Thank heavens for Discover Double Bass..