“Ready” Freddie Washington Breaks Down His Most Iconic Bass Lines
Bay Area born “Ready” Freddie Washington is definitely in the conversation for being one of the most iconic bassists of all time. (OAKLAND, BABY!!) His tone and feel on that ’72 P Bass is unmistakable. He’s been on tons of sessions and live dates over the years, ranging from Steely Dan, Patrice Rushen, Anita Baker, Herbie Hancock, Diane Reeves, and many more.
In this interview with Vertex Effects, Freddie speaks on a multitude of subjects and also breaks down some of his most iconic lines.
Joshua Sailor is a session bassist, producer and engineer on the West Coast. Currently working with Cloud Microphones on the "Get Lifted" Web Series, showcasing how to use Cloudlifters in studio, live and podcasting situations. You can contact him at [email protected].
Man, I’m grinning from ear to ear just like Mason is. It’s a ‘classic crack up’ to see these lines being played by Freddie and that P-Bass sounds so good! I love this interview and am sure I’ll be watching it several times!!