Cissy Strut Jam: Groove Like George Porter Jr. of The Meters
In this lesson, we’ll channel the power of George Porter Jr. to get our funk on. We’ll improvise groovy bits for a New Orleans-style funk jam by using rhythmic and harmonic interplay: dead notes, octave movement — all the good stuff to get that authentic feel.
This should help you emulate some of the moves during the solo section of “Cissy Strut” by The Meters, so once you learn the head of the tune, this will carry you through the rest.
Enjoy, and keep it groovy!
Ryan Madora is a professional bass player, author, and educator living in Nashville, TN. In addition to touring and session work, she teaches private lessons and masterclasses to students of all levels. Visit her website to learn more!
