Russell Hall & Bessie - Gear Talk and Solo Performance

In this video, I meet the incredible jazz bassist and DDB Tutor, Russell Hall. Known for his hard-swinging bass lines, creative solos and beautiful tone, Russell is making a huge impact in the bass world as part of the Emmet Cohen Trio and as a sideman and band leader in New York. We discuss Russell's bass 'Bessie', his gear set up, his vegan strings, his signature sounds, and more!
There's also some awesome playing from Russell, including a beautiful solo piece at the end of video. I hope you enjoy it and if you want to learn more about Russell, please check out the links below.
For a list of links of people and topics discussed in this video, please visit discoverdoublebass.com/interv...
LINKS:
Russell's double bass course, Bessie's Bass Busters: courses.discoverdoublebass.co...
Russell Hall's website: www.russellhallbass.com/
Playlist: • Russell Hall Double Ba...
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Introducing Bessie
03:36 How long have you had Bessie for?
04:50 Bass demo
06:27 Recent restorations
07:50 String heights
09:25 Animal friendly strings
12:33 Amps and pickups
16:14 Playing with Christian McBride
18:16 Bass case
22:50 Solo performance
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[@jazzbirdbecky]

The Great Russell Hall. One of the best❤

[@melvinmacias2597]

I can't believe a suprimir artist like you had a roommate. You are a genius. You should have people working for you. You are amazing. Thank you for this video.

[@msticdrumr]

Right, ask your question then listen to an extraordinary artist!

[@jazzbrew68]

I'm playing Evah slaps and I LOVE them. When I found out Russell played them too -- I'll probably never try another set. LOL He sounds so good. Wonderful interview Geoff!

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

I've not tried them before on my bass, but Russell is inspiring me to give them a go! I love that thick tone :-)

[@jazzbrew68]

@@DiscoverDoubleBass DOOO IT!!!

[@Guylangloisartist]

Amazing bass playing

[@melvinmacias2597]

That bass sounds exquisite, but it is an amzing combination of you and the bass. You are someone I follow

[@bobsabin]

Great discussion here!

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Thanks 🙏🏻:-)

[@davidhadley370]

I bought my bass from Carlos as well. It's estimated to be between 1880-1915. i bought it for $1700, and spent $30,000 having it restored over three years. Carlos is a blessing...

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Wow. That's awesome and it sounds like you have a very special bass. Carlos, is the best!

[@ClassicalGuitarMusings]

Bass virtuoso

[@analizandoliteratura9958]

Hello Russell, do you remember if the Pirastro Perpetual strings that you used the other day are light tension ???

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

They were standard orchestra gauge. There's isn't a light tension of Perpetuals, but there is a solo tuning set.

[@bassmonk2920]

Where are all the links to his accessories....

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

We always leave the links to topics and people mentioned in the videos in our descriptions, but here are the links for Russell's video: discoverdoublebass.com/interview/russell-hall-bass-gear

[@jazzbirdbecky]

interrupting the guest is annoying