Carol Kaye Featuring Joe Pass, Ray Brown, Mark Soskin, Joe Sample, Tom Scott

The First Lady On Bass

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Carol Kaye is bass royalty—the most prolific studio bassist in history, having played on countless Motown, soul, and funk records while also maintaining a credible jazz career. This 1994 release celebrates her artistry as a leader, surrounded by an all-star cast including legendary guitarist Joe Pass, bassist Ray Brown, and keyboardists Mark Soskin and Joe Sample. The music beautifully balances soul-jazz grooves with fusion's harmonic sophistication. Kaye's bass is melodic and conversational, walking when it counts and laying down pocket grooves that anchor everything. The interplay between these masters is genuinely moving—you're hearing musicians at the absolute peak of their powers respecting and elevating each other. This is a gem worth seeking out.

Item Details+
Genre Jazz
Style Soul-Jazz, Fusion
Media Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Near Mint (NM or M-)
Description CD has one very small spot, otherwise looks NM!
Label Hot Wire Records
Year 1994
Country Germany
Format CD
Tracklist+

The Greasy Bass Blues Band

1. Moke And Poke Stomp 4:29

2. Bass Catch 3:25

3. Groundhog Shuffle 2:46

4. Greenapple Quickstep 2:56

Joe Pass

5. Better Days 2:23

The 'Ojai' Trio

6. Bass Blues 2:21

7. Boogaloo 2:23

8. Slick Cat 2:48

Carol Kaye Live Carol Kaye Trio

9. Greens And Hamhocks 6:55

10. Sunny 2:35

Studio Jazz - Noreen Jackson

11. New York State Of Mind 4:50

12. The Very Thought Of You 2:21

13. If I Were A Bell 1:46

14. Twisted 2:24

Hollywood - Bob Prince Moviescore

15. Take 197 - 243 4:03

Bass-Talk With Carol On National Public Radio

16. The Radio Interview 10:32

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