The joke goes. The music teacher asks the kid why he didn't show up for his second bass lesson. The kid sez, "I had a gig that night." Playing the bass is cool, especially through a gigundous amp, with a couple of jacked up yahoos in a power trio.
When I was a stay at home dad, I spent many golden hours playing the stand up bass. I would wear a fez and put on beep bop jazz records and play along, while the kids ransacked the house. If you are considering trying this yourself, don't forget to saute' the onions right before your wife or husband gets home from work.
A guy gave me some good bass advice once. He said, "Quit breathin' all over it, man." Then he fired me.
My favorite bass player is Ray Brown. He was Oscar Petersen's bass player and played with all the greats.
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