Marcus Miller - Bass Players You Should Know. Ep2

So let’s talk about the one… the only… the legendary, Marcus Miller. One of the funkiest, most influential bass players to have ever grooved on this earth.
Marcus is a composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, but he is best known for holding down the low-end on his trusty Fender Jazz Bass and producing the groove for artists such as Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Luther Vandross, David Sanborn and many more.
In this video you’re going to learn about how he got started in music (bass wasn’t his first instrument), his early career and how he got his break, his gear, his go-to effects, and everything in-between… the whole nine yards.
And remember… lemme know in the comments who you wanna see next!
As always, see you in the shed…
Scott :)
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[@andystaff1]

Saw him live a few years back. One of the most amazing things I've ever seen. so tight.

[@Terrezio]

To think I've been a keen fan and listener of Marcus Miller, Bill Withers and Donald Fagen's 'Nightfly' album for YEARS and never once did I put two and two together... amazing!

[@tbus809]

He's one of the pioneers of funk bassist, we all know how it began. It's just awesome to see others take the foundation to another level. One of my favorite bassist of all times, love his style.

[@mileswilliams4807]

Marcus has always been my favorite funk player (I know he's way more then that) Everyone always talks about Wooten, but when it comes to pure groove, no one does it like Marcus. He's the man!

[@edbartek6550]

Marcus has the best bass tone, imo. Clean clear and full of thump.

[@107Drewman]

Marcus is a beast. My favorite player with Stanley Clarke and Victor Wooten.

[@adityanaugain548]

The great Stuart Zender from Jamiroquai please!

[@lilianabrost]

James Jamerson an amazing session player. R.I.P

[@NacekO]

Yay Marcus Miller. Man that dude can play, one of the absolute best for sure.

[@HawkEye40]

Carles Benavent. One of the greatest. He played with Paco de Lucia for years, and was introduced to Chick Corea who was utterly shocked by Carles' skills. Not only an incredible musician, but a true innovator, developing Flamenco bass playing as no other. Check out the famous duet between him and Paco called "Monasterio de Sal", unbelievable performance. By the way, congrats for Marcus video, I love it!!

[@feelinggrape]

Marcus Miller is my favorite Bassplayer of all time. Not only because of his sound, but how he is a great bandleader. On top of that his solos are always so controlled and clean, love him.

[@nazhgul1928]

Finally ... I've been wanting this episode for years , but I didn't wanted to spam the petition hahaha. Marcus is a huge influence on my playing, and I've probably listened his albums thousands of times . Hopefully one day I will see him live here in South America , if not I will travel for it. It's my absolute fav bassist , and my reason to keep improving my own style.

[@Butch3727]

Prince. Very underrated bassist

[@agatac5594]

he could play pretty much every instrument, he was incredible

[@eyelidman09]

Another great tribute, Scott. I’ve followed Marcus since David Sanborn, but only saw him once in 1982 at the Hammersmith Odeon with Miles Davis. A gig I’ll never forget. An inspiring player and musician, then and now.

[@zbjdaddy]

THE epitome of groove and melody imo nobody comes close to his ability for MELODY and GROOVE without playing a million notes this guy has got it going on and the reason I started playing bass there’s just something about his constant choice of the “right” notes

[@deanworsley5208]

I love the innovative multi instrumentalist guys like Mr. Miller, jeez this man is a huge talent......... and this praise from a ‘not-so-funk-inspired’ bass player 🤙🏼👌👌 so good

[@22fret]

Mark King, Eric Czar, Skuli Sverisson, Jimmy Johnson, Etienne M'Bappé, Jonas Hellborg, Ernest Tibbs. Man, the list could be endless... I had the honor of participating in a bass workshop hosted by Marcus Miller. There's even an old video of that in my own KZbin clips. Apart from his incredible chops he's also one of the nicest human beings I've ever met. It was sheer pleasure...

[@vonpilcher3900]

I am glad you finally got around to featuring Marcus. Loved it.

[@bigbronx]

10 days and I will see Marcus live for my first time, here in Madrid! He is my favorite bass player, I am so excited! Great video btw :D

[@davidyancey554]

This series is fantastic. A little more modern but what about thundercat?

[@steveschneck4326]

Hey Scott, what a heartfelt and comprehensive tribute to Marcus. That was fantastic and the best I've seen to chronical his career. Bravo!

[@WWambition]

My father was a professional bass player for over 25 years , Marcus Miller and Victor Wooten were his favorites . Great vid! Thank you .

[@donstevens7847]

Scott I am loving these! Thank you!

[@toddhardy4330]

Scott Invaluable submission to the Universe of All Things Bass! I have been listening (and trying to cop) since the late 70’s with Steely Dan, Donald Fagen, David Sanborn and very early solo work in the mid late 80s through my teacher Jeff Leonard (Portland OR/Tom Grant Band) the Marcus Miller Sound. Again, another sweet breath of fresh aire, as a contribution to the ever expanding, infinite Bass Universe!

[@ShynAwkward]

Larry Graham, Louis Johnson, Bootsy and Marcus Miller are THE sound of Funky/Melodic Slap Bass. EVERYBODY that came after, are mostly imitators of these style/tone pioneers!

[@sylart57]

EXCELLENT!!!!

[@chiphargis3703]

Stanley Clark??????????

[@AndreasLindholm]

Abe Laboriel?

[@ShynAwkward]

@@chiphargis3703 Stanley Clarke is Bad-Ass but, he's NOT a funk player! He was always Jazz Fusion, & Experimental (more rock than funk).

[@ShynAwkward]

@@AndreasLindholm Abe Laboriel was influenced by Larry Graham, Louis Johnson & Bootsy (just check the album release dates!)

[@user-yb6kw2rm9b]

My friend lent me "Tales", then I bought my first bass next week. when I was japanese countryside student. great memories.

[@davidtaylor6613]

Great video Scott! I saw Marcus and Sanborn this Summer in Detroit. It was a privilege to see Marcus play and front the group. He was definitely the driving force.

[@bubbaw1234]

I am loving these. Really helpful for someone who was willfully ignorant of bassists for a long time.

[@gallaxyquest]

Awesome video, really enjoying these kinds of video series. When are you going to get Marcus Miller into the SBL academy.

[@eyeofbass]

Very well done Scott. A super retrospective into Marcus’s career. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@samt6940]

I am late onthis one.I saw Marcus Live jn concert in London this guy is king no one is better.

[@7000bass]

Huge thanks for sharing all this Scott 😍👍

[@raybrooks2983]

Just watched Marcus Miller live for the first time last night for Laid Black and oh my it was absolutely fantastic! He played bass and bass clarinet and DAMN I've been hyped ever since lol

[@baseldahman]

Scott that great to talk about great bassist like Marcus, thank you for this video

[@PedroLaraSalazar]

Im digging a LOT this series, please keep them coming, this is great!

[@marklowe7431]

The Sun don't lie is a must have. His first J bass which his mother had bought him was stolen from his car. The one he has was the third. If you interview him ask him about his leather gig bag. It's art in itself.

[@billkelly773]

Greatr stuff Scott, keep this going.

[@ianbooth4255]

Marcus' slap funk is his signature sound but his finger style groove on "The Nightfly" is one of the best bits of bass playing going.

[@CuzCutz]

Great documentary! Great series! Very informative and entertaining. Keep em coming Scott!

[@enricobuffagni8130]

Love this new serie! It's interesting and full of infos without being boring!

[@markswessinger7814]

I’m loving this series. Thanks for doing it.

[@gabrielvarela1652]

Amazing video!! Thanks scott !! We love Marcus, the greatest bass player of all times for me!! Is a monster!!

[@samuellalruatdika4387]

If you're a great musician...you're a great musician....But if you're a creative musician...now that's a whole different league than the league of great musicians. This right here is a perfect example.

[@winstonwolfe5733]

Run for Cover was initially released on Voyeur. Fantastic album by the way. The slide in the intro of Let's just say goodbye... could be the first recording of the "Never too much trademark"

[@hahabass]

Wow! A great session. Aside from his impeccable playing, Marcus HAS to be the coolest musician on the planet.

[@alexeyzavolokin]

Thank you 4 this video! Lots of useful information! Love Marcus since early 2000 and it's always inspiring when you hear him play, so perfect in all ways. Sound, feel, groove, solo,etc. Everything he does is iconic. Would like to know more about John Patitucci and lot of his electric basses, how he and his sound evolved through years. Love & peace!

[@johnborealis1798]

Way under-talked about bassist. Super clean, no fret buzz, legendary. Way better than the sloppy Wooten wannabes that have infested KZbin for years now.

[@carsengineering9252]

Incredible and superb video! Thanks you Scott.

[@differentgroove1]

Thank you for this vid.... I remember hearing him with Dave Grusin with that Marcus Miller groove that 's his own .....

[@juansecar2]

The great M.M through a great, concise investigative clip. Great work, cheers

[@rolandrichards39]

Marcus is always an inspiration! I don't care if you play jazz, pop, rock or metal you have to appreciate everything that Marcus has accomplished as a complete musician. Btw Sting would be my choice for next video bio! Thanks Scott love these! Keep them coming!

[@ivanriverooo]

Hylife will never be erased from my heart. What a tune!

[@ematsuno]

Thank you for putting this together!

[@kevinlynch2248]

I know you didn’t do this one specifically for me, but I thank you anyway😁. My first introduction to Marcus’ genius, was on the Miles Davis album “Tutu”, in 1986. I was 18 and had been playing bass for a little over 2 years. I was hooked from that point on, to today. He is one of the reasons that my main bass is an active Fender Jazz. If I may make some suggestions for future videos: Bernard Edwards, Stanley Clarke, Mark King, Stuart Zender, Paul Turner, Guy Pratt, Andrew Gouche, Michael Manring.....just to name a few. 😂. Thank you for all you do for the bass community Scott!

[@cylisbarre7202]

Great material! Thank you for making this.

[@makafuniruni]

Thanks for showing the records he plays on with the different artists. There was a couple knew for me to check out:)

[@19subhajit]

this is amazing Scott !! :)

[@xtrict]

Great stuff Scott, but that video of Marcus at the end is wonderful.

[@glenndjubilee]

Marcus is the man IMHO. There are so many great players but this video says it all. I love Victor and Stanley and Jaco also but I have followed his career forever. I have his first solo record on Vinyl!

[@massbaster7726]

Love this series, keep em coming!!!

[@stanislawpotyrala8294]

Fantastic presentation Scott! Tx

[@axe-z8316]

great work Scott and friends!

[@gatoraku]

Awesome! Keep on the good work. It´s appreciated!

[@thebasstown]

BRAVO Scott!! Well done is an understatement..

[@ignaciomeyerp]

Thank you man! These really are great videos, great idea!

[@leobassii]

Awesome... Love Marcus Miller! Next Jimmy Haslip and John Patitucci!

[@jeffreyweathers7773]

Scott thank you for the Bass lessons and great History on great bass player made my day!

[@slockwood83]

Love Marcus! It would be awesome to hear about Melvin Davis!

[@darryl411]

Scott, You are awesome, man! I love your Videos! I want to see my heroes, Percy Jones, Francis Moze, Janik Top, Dominique Bertram, Ralph Armstrong, and Fernando SAUNDERS, and Anthony Jackson.

[@ReegusReever]

Great idea for a series, Scott; keep up the steeshy work.

[@neilbanton2360]

Marcus is a class musician, love his stuff. Such a great groove player. How about doing one on Tony Levin? Now there's a man with a huge career span...

[@edwardbrown1540]

I actually met Marcus at the Cellar Door, a Jazz club in the old days of live music in DC as part of the Lenny White band where he killed the Stew, Cabbage and Galactic Beans solo that was originally recorded by Alex Blake...on a side note...I sat next to him at the after party and he actually let me hold his bass...awesome dude!

[@ToeJam76]

I really love this series, thanks for making these videos! Oscar Stagnaro and Billy Gould would be great subjects for this series!

[@davidpires5301]

Loving this series

[@richardchaney300]

Excellent job Scott!!!!!😎👍🏿👍🏿

[@garryfimister6878]

Nice tribute to a monster bass player,he is playing in Barcelona next week,can't wait.

[@PurpleMusicProductions]

Great video. Definitely one of my top bass players and one that everyone should study.

[@frederickthorne2496]

Love this series!

[@tombowman9463]

Scott, I love these videos. Thanks for focusing on Marcus Miller. Hey, how about one on Bakithi Kumalo? African talking fretless bass. Whoa!

[@MultiPlatypus99]

I started playing bass because of him!

[@kristofwynants]

M2!!! Nice summary of the man's trajectory, great stuff. I'd like to see a video on Doug Wimbish, as he's one of the outstanding session aces as well as a versatile sideman: from being a key member of Sugarhill's house band, to reviving Mick Jagger's career in the 80's, to taking bass to a whole new level in the On-U Sound productions (Little Axe!!) and let's not forget those headcrushing bass tone he's conjured up in Living Colour... Scott, how come this guy's not world famous?

[@JoeHasABadUsername]

Great video, Marcus is one of those highly praised players everyone knows, but I didn't realise the extent of his genius. An episode on Rocco Prestia would be sweet!

[@AustinWilsonMO]

I really hope that Scott LaFaro is in this list of bass players you should know. Scott was hands down one of, if not the best, upright bass players that revolutionized the way upright jazz players play today.

[@rrayjay5171]

I enjoyed the documentary video on n Marcus Miller nicely done! Very good job!

[@bernardoreyes3209]

Please keep doing this videos. We learned a lot. 👌

[@Gormit]

Love this new serie Scott ! I'd love to see either Stuart Zender, Mononeon or Richard Bona :)

[@mc495150]

Hey that stage “estival jazz” is in my hometown Lugano in Switzerland in the main square. I was there

[@jamesinwood4170]

Marcus and that always distinct sound- you know it’s Marcus - he is amazing- I like to know more about Oteil Burbridge!

[@tuftynuts]

Ooooh, where to start? :-) Would love to see people like John Giblin, Nick Beggs, Mick Karn, Tony Levin, and Eberhard Weber. Bass gods one and all!

[@MrPdash]

Superb video!

[@111.5.b]

Ra Diaz is still digging his path to greatness, but if you don't know him, is a good look to our lovely instrument's future.

[@GrimmmReaperz]

Let me say this. I’m a rock man first and for most, add some punk and ska and that’s my thing. But... and it’s a huge but. I’m my humble opinion, Marcus Miller is the best bass player on this planet period... I have my rock heroes. Guys whose sound I try and follow. But when I heard Marcus Miller as far back as his Luther Vandross days he was and always will be as good as it gets. He is utterly immense.

[@KirillAfonin]

Instant like! great stuff

[@djfobtronics]

Great clip Scott!

[@TimothyBussMusic]

I was not disappointed by your choice!!!

[@AlbertoMartinezDelRio]

I love this series of videos.

[@trailblazeratv6306]

I'm just getting into Marcus mostly because of Sire and Markbass !!

[@arrangrant4614]

I would like to see Louis Johnson featured sadly no longer with us his work on George Bensons Give Me the Night album was one of the things that inspired me when I first started playing bass back in the early 1980s. It’s sad to see that on most new music i hear in the charts these days don’t have a bass player it all seems to be sampled synth keyboard bass used now

[@intrepidmercenary_1]

One of my favourite players of all time.

[@dahag2996]

This is a great series.