However, with the addition of more transcriptions from rufus reid s recorded solos, original compositions arranged as duets, new etudes pdf, and additional ways to learn tunes and conceive better bass lines, the evolving bassist is bigger and better than ever. Evolving upward bass book ii rufus reid 6klzwy7m3vlg. Youll learn bassline construction, technique, and music theory, then you can apply these concepts to playing classic jazz standards such as have you met miss jones, embraceable you, the song is you, and rufus s own composition its the nights i like. Playing with hundreds of the worlds greatest musicians, he is famously the bassist that saxophonist dexter gordon chose when he returned to the states from his decadelong exile in denmark. Rufus reid the evolving bassist pdf download cenamocac. The evolving bassist for more than four decades, reid has cultivated that most precious commodity of instrumental music a personal identity.
Lwf0000 figure 14 illustrates a sitting position that is found by slanting the bass into the bodyo just as in the standing position, the angle is found by use of the bow on the e stringo one advantage in sitting is that the bass is stationary and does not need to be heldo to play on the g string and up the board you must lean into the basso a. It seems to be a pretty good book for the jazz bassist ill be adding pages as i progress so it could take awhile. Rufus reid, one of todays premiere bassists on the international jazz scene, with his reputation firmly established in the education arena, now adds composition to his vitae. The evolving bassist this edition will mark twentysix years in publication, as the industry standard for bass method books. However, with the addition of more transcriptions from rufus reids recorded solos, original compositions arranged as duets, new etudes pdf, and additional ways to learn tunes and conceive better bass lines, the evolving bassist is bigger and better than ever.
As a recording artist, he has over 300 album credits. Rufus reid was born in 1797 in catawba springs lincoln county, north carolina. When rufus reid came out with the evolving bassist, the concept was. A comprehensive new edition based on major revisions to reid s the evolving bassist and evolving upward. The samples are in pdf format and do require adobe acrobat reader to be installed. In december 2003, the evolving bassist dvd was released. Rufus reid is known for his work on do the right thing 1989, twin peaks. Live ted nash quintet album features rufus reid no treble. The art of playng the bass part 1 featuring john clayton duration. Rufus reid, one of todays premiere bassists on the international jazz scene, with his reputation firmly established in the education arena, now adds composition. The evolving bassist by rufus reid plastic comb 25.
In the process, he has become one of the top post bop session players in the world and been the gatekeeper for a notable flow of new talent, guiding such leading young bassists as duncan hopkins, rick mclaughlin, nicki parrott and doug weiss. Rufus reid, bassist, educator, author the evolving bassist. Blues changes, rhythm changes, modal music, and more will be demonstrated. Rufus reids major professional career began in chicago and continues since 1976 in new york city. A comprehensive new edition based on major revisions to reids the evolving bassist and evolving upward. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from rufus reid at the discogs marketplace. Rufus says, the responsibilities of the jazz bassist are astronomical. Rufus reid the evolving bassist free ebook download as pdf file. Playlist rufus reid, bass wnyc new york public radio. Rufus reids revised edition of the classic evolving bassist is a literal. The evolving bassist bass method rufus reid just found this book at powlls in portland. In the construction of bass lines is available as a pdf download. This edition will mark twentysix years in publication, as the industry standard for bass method books.
Youll learn bass line construction, technique, and music theory, then you can apply these concepts to playing classic jazz standards such as have you met miss jones, embraceable you, the song is you, and rufus s own composition its the nights i like. Rufus reid, bassist national jazz museum in harlem. Rufus reid has long been one of the worlds top bassists. Rufus reid rufus reid is one of the most acclaimed figures in jazz today. All of me, new york state of mind, blue bossa, take the a train, inner urge, biography. The jazz bass book to any musician interested in the development of the bass in jazz. As a band leader, he has cut over fifteen sets for various labels. I also use ed fuquas book and jamey abersold books to practice what i have learned in the simandl and rufus reid books.
The present volume of transcribed bass lines handsomely supple ments these books. Rufus reid talks about the importance of jazz education. Contains more transcriptions of reid s recorded solos, original compositions arranged as duets, new etudes, and additional ways to learn tunes and conceive better bass lines. Through the years since this book was first published, rufus began to feel that a major revision was needed. The evolving bassist millennium edition by rufus reid. Rufus reid the evolving bassist double bass string. Rufus reid talks about the importance of jazz education youtube. Hes toured and recorded with stan getz, kenny burrell, nancy wilson, thad jones and mel lewis, dexter gordon, benny golson, and countless others. Rufus book, the evolving bassist, published since 1974, continues to be recognized as the industry standard as the definitive bass method. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The companion dvd available separately and highly recommended is a gem in which rufus jams with two of the finest contemporary musicians illustrating various. The evolving bassist by rufus reid is designed to take you through the process to help you become that consummate bass player. With the help of jazz giants, lewis nash on drums and mulgrew miller on piano, rufus demonstrates his techniques and concepts so you can see and hear how these concepts are applied to the real world of jazz performance. A prolific bassist whos seemingly always in the recording studio, rufus reids name appears on countless hard bop, bebop, swing, and even some pop sessions.
This revised edition marks over three decades in public j. In the evolving bassist dvd you will learn bass line construction, technique. The evolving bassist millennium edition is designed to take every player through. The evolving bassist for more than four decades, reid has cultivated that most precious commodity of instrumental music a personal identity and sonic imprint. These days, reid is increasingly stepping into the spotlight as. This edition is a revision of his first two bass books the evolving bassist and evolving.
Rufus reid the evolving bassist double bass string instruments. The title tune of the new rufus reid quintet cd is an adaptation of that big band work. During that period he began to be seriously interested in the bass after fulfilling his duties in the military, rufus had decided he wanted to pursue a career as a. A comprehensive method in developing a total musical concept for the aspiring jazz bass player. Rufus reid its the nights i like, released 12 april 2011 one of the most magnificent jazz bassists in history all music guide.
Rufus reid s major professional career began in chicago and continues since 1976 in new york city. On this dvd rufus is able to bring to life the example and concepts in his bestselling method. As a performer, reid has played with everyone from dizzy gillespie and dexter gordon to michael brecker and lee konitz. While researching rabbath for a piece i was writing for the minneapolis startribune, i came across these words. Contains more transcriptions of reids recorded solos, original compositions arranged as duets, new etudes, and. Brandenburg concertos 1, 3 and 5, hues of a different blue, out front, the gait keeper, top tracks.
Wielding the sax, clarinet, flute, and piccolo, the jazz composer gets to show off his improv chops in a smaller ensemble opposed to his big band charts with his close musical friends. Contains more transcriptions of reids recorded solos, original compositions arranged as duets, new etudes, and additional ways to learn tunes and conceive better bass lines. Rufus reid, hues of a different blue rufus reid has been nothing less than a household name in jazz history for quite some time now. Saxophonist ted nash has released live at dizzys club cocacola, which marks his first live album in 25 years. January, 2000, the books millennium edition was published. Wnyc is americas most listenedto public radio station and the producer of awardwinning programs and podcasts like radiolab, on the media, and the brian lehrer show. Reid was raised in sacramento, california, where he played the trumpet through junior high and high school. Youll learn bassline construction, technique, and music theory, then you can apply these concepts to playing classic jazz standards such as have you met miss jones, embraceable you, the song is you, and rufuss own composition its the nights i like. Apr 12, 2011 rufus reid its the nights i like, released 12 april 2011 one of the most magnificent jazz bassists in history all music guide. In the evolving bassist dvd you will learn bass line construction, technique, and music theory. Jun 01, 2011 rufus reid, hues of a different blue rufus reid has been nothing less than a household name in jazz history for quite some time now. In the double bass world today, there exists a tremendous diversity of playing styles. Composer, educator, bassist, gait keeper and prophet article by david hadley ray, published on october 12, 2017 at all about jazz. The evolving bassist english deutsch francais reid, rufus on.
For several years, reid has been a participant in the bmi jazz composers workshop which has empowered him to move more deeply into the. Rufus reid applied microphone technology microphone for. His book the evolving bassist is still a mainstay in jazz education, and he continues to be active in that arena right up to present day. It is dedicated to the student who may have difficulty finding or being able to afford a regular teacher. The evolving bassist by rufus reid, 9780757915659, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The fundamental material has been kept intact because classic concepts do not change. His restrained yet emphatic and pungent tone, read full biography. A prolific bassist whos seemingly always in the recording studio, rufus reids name appears on countless hard bop. In the evolving bassist dvd you will learn bassline construction, technique, and music theory. Rufus reid with eric jackson season 1 episode 2 48m 48s rufus reid, renowned bassist and 2016 harvard university jazz master in residence, is interviewed by eric jackson. Rufus travels throughout the world as guest artist performing his compositons with both small and large ensembles. For over 20 years, bassist rufus reid has deftly balanced the roles of educator and performer. The gait keeper is a result of a commission from cornell university jazz ensemble. The simandl and evolving bassist are like the text book and eds book and the abersold books are the practice game which are certainly more musical and fun although each are very valuable learning tools.
Rufus reid, the evolving bassist discussion in jazz technique db started by bass4art, dec 31, 2010. I analyzed the evolving bassist rufus reid, jazz bass compendium sigi. Rufus reid biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Rufus reid with eric jackson season 1 episode 2 jazz 247. Rufus was one of the first jazz bass players to write a complete method, i hope youll enjoy it. His father, captain john reid, served in the american revolutionary war of 17751783 and owned much of the land in catawba springs. Upon graduation from sacramento high school, he entered the united states air force as a trumpet player. He worked as a merchant and plantation owner in rowan county, north carolina.
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