Another memory: my buddy Luke and I went to see Jaco play at The Blue Note one night (probably 1984), and sho' nuff, Jaco played Bye Bye Blackbird, solo, on that fretless bass of his. Talk about goose pimples................
Now, on the other hand, Joe Beck - he was one of the snarkiest, funniest, smartest people I've ever known.
God, I miss him! He designed the Alto Guitar, and was THE master of that style. He played for years with Ali Ryerson - check out a sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZPkv5gVqXY&feature=related
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Now, on the other hand, Joe Beck - he was one of the snarkiest, funniest, smartest people I've ever known.
God, I miss him! He designed the Alto Guitar, and was THE master of that style. He played for years with Ali Ryerson - check out a sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZPkv5gVqXY&feature=related
- Justin 3-20-2012 3:47 pm