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Throwback to 1974, the title song to the album "Tom Cat". The tune was written by the group's bassist, Max Bennett, a prolific studio player and composer. [I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC].

Trying out my new BassMods bass on this tune by South African guitarist Jonathan Butler. The album's producer and bassist was Wayne Brathwaite--very active in the 1980s. He was the 'Marcus Miller' before Marcus Miller, but sadly passed about a year after this album. [I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC].

Using a backing track by Jermaine Morgan, one of my warm-ups is creating various patterns over the same four bar chord pattern. The original is in C, here I'm doing it in D. Try it in all keys--infinite patterns limited only by the imagination. Kudos to Jermaine for all the great backing tracks he has produced to help us get better. Backing track is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4XgZjBptgU&t=602s

A nice churchy ballad, from the newly released Hymns and Spiritual Songs bass course by Jermaine Morgan. To learn this and other gospel hymns on bass, Jermaine's expert instruction will get you dialed in: https://jermainemorgan.net/hymns-and-spiritual-songs-bass-instructional-vol-1/

Here are a couple traditional gospel tunes highlighting Jermaine Morgan's latest online course "Hymns and Spiritual Songs". I hIghly recommend checking out Jermaine's content if you want to learn this style: https://jermainemorgan.net/hymns-and-spiritual-songs-bass-instructional-vol-1/

Going back to a 1982 George Duke tune, with Byron Miller on bass. [I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC.]

Nice bluesy feel to this traditional Christmas song. Recorded by vocalist Ledisi, with Melvin Davis on bass. [I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC].

Happy New Year everyone! Remember, whatever happened last year, God can make it better! First recording with my new Ernie Ball Stingray 5. Inspiring tune by Hezekiah Walker. [I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC.]

Playing along to a backing track by Jermaine Morgan. Trying to move the pattern around different ranges of the bass. Jermaine's backing track can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp-R-4qSRng

Always loved this tune African Medley by Tye Tribbett. [I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC.]

Simple but grooving smooth jazz tune from Jonathan Butler, featuring Kirk Whalum on sax. [I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC.]

Here's a toe tapping medley of 3 fun congregational tunes. Oh The Blood Of Jesus, There is Power in the Blood, Nothing But the Blood. Hope you enjoy. [I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC.]

Fun upbeat gospel tune by Jonathan Nelson. [I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC.]

Always loved the synth bass on this Korean CCM song. The sound guy from a Korean church gave it to me but didn't save the name of the song, so I don't actually know the title. (Which my wife thinks is hilarious...)

Cover of a tune by bassist Miki Santamaria. Probably the most challenging piece I've worked on so far. Hope I did it justice... [I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS SONG].

Cover of a tune by bassist Miki Santamaria. Probably the most challenging piece I've worked on so far. Hope I did it justice... [I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS SONG].

Another great song by George Duke from 1982. Pretty sure it was Louis Johnson on bass. [I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC.]

Bass Cover of Fred Simon tune "Home". From his1991 album, Open Book. The original has outstanding bassist Steve Rodby playing acoustic on it. I used to watch these guys play live in Chicago in the early 1980s. Steve later went on to play with Pat Metheny. [I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC].

A demo I did for Jermaine Morgan's Shout Bump Bass course. I also transcribed all the material for his course Link to Jermaine's channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nCczouS3K0 Course link: https://www.jermainemorgan.net/shout-bump-bass-course/

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Portland, OR

A classic song by Edwin Hawkins, opening up Sunday service at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Portland OR. [I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC.]

Upbeat song by William and DeVaughn Murphy. Drummer was killing it on this one. I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC.

Beautiful gospel ballad by Donnie McClurkin. Liked it so much while practicing, I decided to do a recording. Was trying to get a nice growly sound out my Kiesel JB5. [I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC.]

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Decided to take my Sire 4-string for a spin on a 1982 tune by Donald Fagen. Nice guitar playing by Larry Carlton. I assumed it was Chuck Rainey on bass but some sources say it was Marcus Miller. Lyrics below. [I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC.] LYRICS The surf was easy on the day I came to stay On this quiet island in the bay I remember a line of women all in white The laughter and the steel bands at night Now the Americans are gone except for two The embassy's been hard to reach There's been talk and lately A bit of action after dark Behind the big casino on the beach The rules are changed It's not the same It's all new players In a whole new ball game Last night I dreamed of an old lover Dressed in gray I've had this fever now since yesterday Wake up darling they're knocking The Colonel's standing in the sun With his stupid face the glasses and the gun I know what happens I read the book I believe I just got The goodbye look Won't you pour me A Cuban breeze Gretchen I know a fellow with a motor launch for hire A skinny man with two-tone shoes Cause tonight they're arranging A small reception just for me Behind the big casino by the sea I know what happens I read the book I believe I just got The goodbye look