My Influences:
Wellman Braud (Jan. 25, 1891 - Oct. 29, 1966)
String Bassist
This week, we celebrate Wellman Braud, one of my favorite bassists!
More than likely, you'll recognize Mr. Braud from his recordings with Duke Ellington. He was the first in Ellington's long line of fine bassists.
It's important to note that Braud was involved with a number of Sidney Bechet's bands such as the pivotal "Bechet-Spanier Big Four."
Like Pops Foster, Bill Johnson and Al Morgan, he claimed New Orleans as his home, was a very-well recorded bassist and was very important in the grand scheme of jazz bass history.
Braud's bass playing is a great example for what a bass should be doing in this music - driving! Without a doubt, he informs the listener of the time as well as the exact location of beats one, two, three, and four.
I love listening to this guy! When I grow up, I will be like him - a great bassist.
Happy Birthday, Wellman Braud and thanks for the great music!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wellman_Braud
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"The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people."
String Bassist
This week, we celebrate Wellman Braud, one of my favorite bassists!
More than likely, you'll recognize Mr. Braud from his recordings with Duke Ellington. He was the first in Ellington's long line of fine bassists.
It's important to note that Braud was involved with a number of Sidney Bechet's bands such as the pivotal "Bechet-Spanier Big Four."
Like Pops Foster, Bill Johnson and Al Morgan, he claimed New Orleans as his home, was a very-well recorded bassist and was very important in the grand scheme of jazz bass history.
Braud's bass playing is a great example for what a bass should be doing in this music - driving! Without a doubt, he informs the listener of the time as well as the exact location of beats one, two, three, and four.
I love listening to this guy! When I grow up, I will be like him - a great bassist.
Happy Birthday, Wellman Braud and thanks for the great music!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wellman_Braud
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"The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people."
~Frank Kent
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