Phil Donkin Interview/Performance - Fast Tempos and Transcription
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- čas přidán 12. 06. 2024
- In this video, I meet one of the jazz bass world's most in-demand players, Phil Donkin, who has worked with artists including John Abercrombie, Shai Maestro, Gwilym Simcock, Kenny Wheeler and Jonathan Kreisberg. We discuss Phil's musical journey and approach to improvised music. There's a range of topics and I found it hugely inspiring to learn about Phil's approach to jazz bass; if you aspire to play gigs with the jazz world's greats, it's well worth taking the time to hear his story.
There's also a tasteful rendition of a classic jazz standard to wrap things up, which you don't want to miss. In the discussion, topics include:
00:00 Introduction
01:03 Who do you play with?
03:04 Jazz bass & studying classical music
06:50 Four key albums that inspired you
09:23 Bravery in music
11:48 Electric and upright bass
14:25 Moving from London to New York
18:11 Jam sessions and how to fit in
19:30 Moving to Berlin
21:57 Recording without a harmony instrument
25:13 Bass equipment
28:33 Playing uptempo walking bass lines
35:40 Transcription
40:18 What’s next for you?
42:50 Playing a different instrument
43:59 Improvisational approaches
45:07 Performance
Phil's CZcams videos mentioned:
• LOUDER: Cherokee 400bpm
• Lennie Tristano's Line...
Phil's social links:
Bandcamp: phildonkin1.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: / donkin.phil
Facebook: / philip.donkin
Be sure to check out the behind-the-scenes photos and a full list of links to people and topics discussed in this video at discoverdoublebass.com/interv...
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A profound musician and very likeable guy. Thanks for putting this up on the Internet!
Phil is a total bass legend, an inspiration to me. Especially his commitment to practice and the clarity of his playing.
Tom you're too kind! Great compliment from a killing bass player like you :-)
Thank you Geoff and Phil. I am starting to go down the Phil Donkin rabbit hole 🐇
I especially loved when Phil would talk about finding a place of relaxation in his playing and his life choices.
Tension in playing, as in life, takes its toll. Long deep breathe can can keep us centered. 💛💛💛
Thanks Doug, it was a really special discussion and I was thrilled to feature him.
Yes Phil!🙌
Always loved Phil’s playing. So glad you guys had him on your channel.
Us too! He's such a unique voice.
Yes ! Brilliant , love the fast 2&4 click on swing feel (-I choose 1&3 for Latin styles )Just discovering Phil thru this channel ….. this was a masterclass , thank you !!!
That's great! I'm glad you enjoyed it :-) Phil's amazing and my jaw was on the floor when he played up tempo!
A truely beautiful bass player, PHIL is such a bossman
Thanks, it was a real honour featuring him on the channel :-)
Great interview!
Thanks for watching :-)
A particularly good interview. Great to know i wasn't only one to drool over the argos catalogue!😅
Glad you enjoyed it Steve! It was amazing to feature Phil and I was blown away by his playing!
@@DiscoverDoubleBassme too!
Phil is my little brother. So proud of him and so sorry I forbade him from touching my guitar 😬
Heh, which number bro were you!?
Great to see you on here, James! 😊🙌
I'm no 2@@steveleeatfullmeasure
That's how I started. My uncle never allowed me to go near his guitar.
Love that playing in beats 2 and 4. Imma try that. Thanks you!
I'd love to check out the standards trio album that was discussed. Is that one called Keep It Clean? Another great interview Geoff! Thank you!
I think it must be. I had another title in my mind, but I can't find it.
Glad you enjoyed the discussion Eric and I hope you're well :-)
Yes Keep it Clean is the standards album
@@PhilDonkin80 thank you! I'm going to check it out now.
Bass God
blow my bass mind