From the Bottom: Upright, Standup, Acoustic, Double, or String Bass?
Answering the unanswerable questions, revealing the many identities of this curious instrument and the curious names of the people that play it.
How many nicknames can the upright, standup, acoustic, double, string bass have?
What’s cooler than calling yourself a “bass player?”
How many famous bassists can you name with nicknames?
Paul Thompson has been playing bass professionally for over 30 years, including recording and touring stints with trumpeter Maynard Ferguson and saxophonist Stanley Turrentine. Recent playing credits include Bob Reynolds, John Pizzarelli, Jeff 'Tain' Watts, and Bob James, among others. Currently, he can be seen playing in and around the Pittsburgh, PA area with the THOTH Trio, the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra, and many other musicians in the city's rich Jazz community. An educator of over 25 years, Paul currently teaches Jazz Bass at Duquesne University, West Virginia University, and his alma mater, Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 Performing Arts School.
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