Let's Check Out SAM JONES! 

I once had the good fortune to attend the Stanford Jazz Workshop in college, and Rufus Reid said that all of the bass players--Ron Carter, Buster Williams, Cecil McBee, etc.--in New York, after their gigs, would go to listen to Sam Jones, "Just to play time. Just. To. Play. Time." He said it just like that.

I was just listening to "The Soul Society". Incredible album. My Teacher would say when asked to speak on Sam Jones "Sam Swung Harder than any of em!"😊😉. That's a Helluva statement, especially considering his peers in that great time. Great line by the Jimmy Heath about Sam being able to walk through Hell and Back. Iike the "Godfather of the Electric Bass " James Jamerson, he loved THE DEEP notes. Hey, it's a BASS 😊 and Mr. Jones is a Premier Bassist. R.IP. Sam Jones. Beautiful Post Good Brother.

THANK YOU for bringing more attention to Sam Jones! I've only been playing upright for a handful of years and really love his playing. You spotlight a lot of bassists that aren't immediately mentioned, so I keep an eye out for your vids. Keep up the great work!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

YES! Sam Jones! I jumped out of my chair as soon as I got the alert for this. Thank you!

The recordings he did with Sonny Stitt and Barry Harris are just jaw dropping works of art. Constellation and 12 changed my life.

It takes someone who also is an upright bassist I believe, to really appreciate just how much FINNESSE Sam jones had as an upright bassist. I've been playing for a 'little while' now, and I find I can hear things now about his playing that I couldn't years ago(ditto for a lot of the great classic bassists of the 50s and 60s)-and I agree with Mr. pdbass' complimentary adjectives, describing how EXCELLENT a bass player Sam Jones was-and as prolific as he could be, he was as rock solid as they came! And thank you sir, for doing this brief documentary on the late, great Sam Jones! 12-24-22.

Yes!

My favourite bassist bar none!...... And I am so happy i have played with him and knew him. He and Billy Higgins were (arguably) the greatest rhythm section ever. "Homes" did not speak much but whenever he chose to say something it carried the weight of truth. I miss him!!

He did an album with NHOP, guitarist Philip Catherine, and drummer Billy Higgins called "Double Bass." It's intense. Glad you mentioned it!

GREAT piece of work here! I love Sam Jones! He has always been one of my favorite bassists. I was lucky to see him play once... with Jimmy Heath- of all places- outdoors at some office building plaza in Manhattan. It began to rain lightly, and Sam, kept using a small towel to wipe the drops off his prized instrument. But they didn't stop, and the rain stopped. Sam looked older than his years.. his eyes were closed, as in most photos of him playing that I see.. I got to meet Jimmy Heath in Forest Hills at a music store I repaired stringed instruments in, and he was a nice as I imagined him to be. I mentioned that gig, and he remembered it- and reminded me that it was a long time ago, at that time. One of my favorite performances by Sam, is on a Cannonball Adderley live performance, and I'm sorry I cannot remember which one, it's here on You Tube. He plays a solo in a slow blues, that is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. Fifty-seven years old... Man, Cancer sucks.. I know first-hand. Thank God for Sam, and Jimmy Heath, and Nils, and Ray, and Buster, Christian, Lee Morgan, and Billy Higgins- and all the people I want to be listening to in Heaven when It's my time... if I'm lucky.

Your videos are all "can't miss" watching. Another 10 out of 10!

Amazing story about Milt and Sam . Great documentary. Excellent work.

Sam Jones is one of my favorite bass players, you forgot to mention Clifford Jordan's 1974 Strata East release, Glass Bead Games which featured Jone's exquisite playing.

Great, thanks.

I've watched this one several times. Paul - thank you for this series. So important to make sure these cats get the recognition they deserve. Sam Jones was pure gold.

Thank you for this video. There can never be enough appreciation for Sam Jones!

Yeah! Sam Jones. Many thanks for honoring this mighty giant of music.

I know you made this video two years ago but having recently discovered your awesome channel about bass and jazz.I gotta say Sam Jones is indeed my number one favorite jazz bassist with Paul Chambers being the second.Just because of how smooth and simple his walking lines and solos are and how it feels so good!! thanks a lot for sharing this video.As I think he deserves more credit and recognition as a jazz bassist!!

Yes!...Sam Jones deserves to be spoken about when mentioning bass players. He is often over-looked but he was an outstanding bassist and composer.. Thank you for bringing attention to this giant of jazz.

Just great, Paul. You are so respectful of Sam, and I can feel your love for him. One other thing about Sam's walking lines. More than any other bass player, I get a sense of forward motion....literally propelling the band on. No one else comes close for me.

Beautiful tribute, thanks.

I love bitter suite. I have the tod Coolman book with the transcription and it always struck me: His note choice, fluidity and smoothness

Your getting quite a fan base , don’t forget the lp I suggested. Now I am thinking a bass history movie! I will be happy to be the camera guy , we meet Rufus, Ron , Eddie Gomez, Reggie Workman ?

UNIT 7 is a tune that Nat Adderly loved to play that was written by Sam Jones.

Thank you for this, so great

Sam Jones, oh my gosh. If I could reincarnate his playing into myself he'd be the one I would pick outta all the bassists ever lived. The man was a monster player. RIP Sam . After all these years he is alive in spirit because no day go past without people listening to him.

Thank you very much for this video! Hugs from Budapest

He was one of the greatest. Thanks Paul!

Thanks again Paul...

When I got interested in jazz the Something else album was one of the first albums I bought. Later I started collection Blue Note recordings. So many beautiful musicians. And on one day I noticed... 'Hey, I know the sound of the bass player', and started to pay attention. It turned out it was Sam Jones. Quickly I noticed his style and sound. Also fantastic recordings with Oscar Peterson (Exclusively for my friends, 4 CD box, for instance 'On Green Dolphin Street') among others. I got my hands on some solo work as well, with a big band (Soul Society), amazing! I consider Sam Jones as one of my main influences. Love this video Jason, thank you very much!

2 Sweet Potato pies! And add me a nice garnish of a great bass life if ya love me! Good food + good Jazz = Heaven!

As always, a great mini doco. Thanks.

That was serendipitous... Like most people, as you said, I was quite familiar with his work as a member of Cannonball Adderley's group but had not heard his playing in other settings. I got turned on to 'The Soul Society' a couple of months ago. As a Detroit bass-player, Doug Watkins' 'Soulnik' has been an inspiration for many years, and I was curious to hear how Sam Jones played the cello in a jazz context.

Yet another labor of love...Man, these tribute videos are so well done...Big thanks and much respect!✌🏾👊🏽👍🏽

Fantastic !!!!

Great walking? Look for a record called "I'll Close My Eyes", Blue's Moods, Blue Mitchell. Sam will walk you to the Moon.

Great video! Sam Jones is an inspired choice for a breakdown.

Paul, at some point, I show all my piano, bass and arranging students a start to finish transcription of the bass part Sam Jones plays on the tune SKJ with Milt Jackson. He is just non stop gold. Thanks for making these videos, you are doing great work as a music educator and giving people a chance to see one of the many sides of a Pittsburgh Jazz perspective on music.

Dude your videos are so awesome. Please keep uploding

i almost got choked up when you related the story about the sweet potato pies. unbelievable. i should have taken notes during the video so i could comment on all the best parts of which there were many. i was not familiar with sam jones so it is important that you tell these stories, but most of all i can tell how excited you are to tell them. great work my friend.

Thank you so much for showing me the Double Bass album. It is just so beautiful, and full of references of the Brazilian music. Fantastic!

Sam Jones plays on so many great albums but I've always loved Double Bass - the CD is stuck in my car's player - since I discovered it in the 80's. It's obvious those two had a ball making it and, despite that could easily have devolved into a for-bassists-only recording, they complement each other so well that it's thoroughly musical outing. A very nice tribute to an under-appreciated musician, pdbass!

wonderful Paul

Thank you Paul your video's are top I enjoy a lot

Very inspiring! Thank you for the new information.

Definitely one of my top 3 fav jazz bassists, his sound is literally something else. Thanks for the video

Eastern Rebellion!! 🙏🏽

Great Job as always Paul. The duets with Niels are awesome. Both of them are favorites of mine. Your story on Milt was beautiful it brought the human side to the equation.

Very nice video, I wish someone would do the same kind about Jimmy Garrison, still an underrated player I think!

I love Sam Jones!!! Thank you for great story brother Paul!!! I love cooking for my friends, too.

I just happened to be listening to Autumn Leaves today and thinking how much he swung the intro bass line then saw this video on your channel

Sam Jones is one of my favorite bassists. Many thanks Paul for your excellent video!

Beautiful video ! Great edition and content. Thank you

Great video... Sam was the man. Didn't he play a juzek? I'm trying to remember... Anyway, keep up the good work!

Paul it’s great seeing you doing another great video . Love Bolivia on the Eastern rebellion lp . Bittersuite is a really cool blues. We used to discuss the possibility of Sam Jones and a low action ? But who cares he had great solid notes and yeah all the great recordings that are classic lps . I used to hang around Ronnie Scott’s and chat to an older lady who was a big time jazz fan going over to the USA ect . She told me in New York rufus Reid gave her a lift in his car and said yeah that’s Sam Jones bass in the back there . Sam Jones bass !

Thank you. This was great.

Well done mate and thanks for cheering me up again

You just can't say enough about Sam Jones. Listening to his playing is a constant inspiration. One of my favorites is his homage to Paul Chambers, playing "Visitation".

How about a feature on Butch Warren?

Great, great jazz bassist. But just like Doug Watkins, never received the acknowledgement he was due. Both held down some historic rhythm sections. Both excelled as composers and band leaders in their own rights. Both blazed new trails along the bass' journey from background chord outliner, to out front melodic pace setter. Their impact on the music is the kind of thing legends are made of.

one for amos was a a great sam jones tune!

Sam Jones is my Hero !

Excellent video thank you

I remember the first time l heard Sam Jones killin' it on the tune Gémini with the Canonball's quintet. Wow, he had his own powerful voice inspite of the all other perhaps more publicly exposed bassists.

Paul , I have a recording coming out from 2001 ! A quartet with trumpet

Have you done a video on paul chambers??

I noticed you didn't mention family link to Thad and Elvin.

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In all of these great bassist videos you say they sound "buoyant"- what do you mean by that?