First Bass
Oscar Pettiford stands among jazz's foundational figures, a bassist and cellist whose innovations helped establish the instrument's modern role. "First Bass" emphasizes Pettiford's voice as soloist and leader rather than purely accompanist, revealing why he commanded respect from every musician he played alongside. His harmonic sophistication and rhythmic sense essentially rewired how jazz musicians think about the low end. This reissue captures his vision across various sessions. Understanding Pettiford's contributions isn't optional for anyone serious about how modern jazz came to be structured.
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Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Style | Bop |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | IAJRC |
| Year | 1995 |
| Country | US |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Jazz
- Style:
- Bop
- Label:
- IAJRC
- Country:
- US
- Year:
- 1995
- 1. Oscar Pettiford, Harry Babasin - Words (Too Marvelous For Words) 2:51
- 2. Oscar Pettiford, Harry Babasin - Monti Cello 2:21
- 3. Oscar Pettiford, Harry Babasin - In A Cello Mood 3:10
- 4. Oscar Pettiford, Harry Babasin - Blues In The Closet 3:12
- 5. Lionel Hampton All Stars - Over The Rainbow 11:17
- 6. Lionel Hampton All Stars - Take The A Train 4:21
- 7. Oscar Pettiford - Willow Weep For Me 3:50
- 8. Jazz From Carnegie Hall - Yardbird Suite 6:04
- 9. Jazz From Carnegie Hall - Bohemia After Dark 7:25
- 10. Jazz From Carnegie Hall - The Laverne Walk 5:05
- 11. Jazz From Carnegie Hall - Stardust 6:10
- 12. Jazz From Carnegie Hall - All The Things You Are 6:28
- 13. Oscar Pettiford - Interview / The Nearness Of You 4:25
- 14. Oscar Pettiford - Why Not, That's What 7:00
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