IanMichaelson Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Just wanted to pop in let everyone know about one of my top picks for the Fall. Brian Bromberg’s a longstanding jazz musician and his newest album, IT IS WHAT IT IS, showcases his crazy fast and distinct chops backed by a big band orchestration. I got this 'free track' link from the Synthesis Blog - http://blog.synthesis.net/wp-content/uploa...-Slap-Happy.mp3. In case you're wondering, the 'guitar' is actually him doubling on a piccolo bass tuned up an octave. Check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 So then what's the difference between a piccolo bass and a tenor guitar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyhersom Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Ron Carter played one, an upright acoustic instrument, on Piccolo, which I noted elsewhare is a hell of a Kenny Barron album. (The leader plays good too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcello Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Here's one of my photos with Percy Heath playing one: Remember "Watergate Blues"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I must be thinking of a piccolo bass guitar. My apologies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted O'Reilly Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Is a piccolo bass a cello, but tuned like a bass? Sorta the opposite of Red Mitchell, who used a bass tuned like a cello, in fifths? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) No - the body of a piccolo bass is a bit larger but less deep than that of a cello. And it is tuned in fourths like a bass, whereas a cello is tuned in fifths. But basses come in many different sizes and gauges - some even with five strings. Edited November 2, 2009 by mikeweil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Is a piccolo bass a cello, but tuned like a bass? Sorta the opposite of Red Mitchell, who used a bass tuned like a cello, in fifths? a bass tuned like a cello, in fifths must be fun to play. needs real long pinkies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Moments Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 more importantly, why does bromberg need a street teamer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 more importantly, why does bromberg need a street teamer? My thought too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I see two big street teams right there. Oof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat5 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 (edited) First time you play a 5 string bass it drives you crazy :-) You think you can just ignore the extra string but it takes practice to get even semi used to it. Edited November 3, 2009 by flat5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Brian Bromberg plays a "piccolo" bass guitar which is different than the "acoustic" piccolo upright bass of Ron Carter and Percy Heath. I recently saw Brian Bromberg at the Clearwater Jazz Fest. He put on a great show. However, I much prefer his acoustic bass playing over his electric playing even though he is an amazing player on the electric bass. Check out his CD's "Wood" and "Wood II" for more of his "acoustic" side. IIRC, he also played acoustic bass with Stan Getz in one of Stan's last bands. IMHO, Brain Bromberg is on of those players today that is trying to stradle the line between smooth jazz and traditional jazz. I liked his previous CD (more acoustic bass oriented) than his new one. I'm sure he makes a lot more $$ playing the smooth jazz thing but IMHO, I much prefer him in a more traditional jazz setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Brian Bromberg plays a "piccolo" bass guitar which is different than the "acoustic" piccolo upright bass of Ron Carter and Percy Heath. I thought so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.:.impossible Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I see two big street teams right there. Oof. famke famke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnymax Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Question asked... ...why does bromberg need a street teamer? ...and answered! ....Brian Bromberg is one of those players today that is trying to straddle the line between smooth jazz and traditional jazz... In other words, BB expects to make some $$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyhersom Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Hey, it worked for Jackie McLean ... No, wait it didn't work for Jackie McLean Hey, it worked for Sonny Criss ... No, wait it didn't work for Sonny Criss Hey, it worked for John Handy ... Once, but not twice. Pursuing the dollar directly often doesn't work. Pursuing the passion doesn't always work financially but sometimes it does. Sometime the two accidentally coincide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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