My man Paul Chambers backs up the argument I made on December 29, 2009 (the quotes are from Downbeat, Jan. 11, 1956):
Well put, Mr, Chambers! Not only was he an adept soloist, he was interested in expanding the limits of the double-bass in a jazz context:"If a bassist is capable of playing a solo, he should be given a chance to."
"The reason why the bass isn't as dominant as other instruments is that bassists don't get the chance to explore... Once a bassist's duties in accompanying a horn are over, the bass should have a chance to speak."At this moment I am listening to his intro to Big Paul from the Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane album recorded for Prestige in 1958. Magic!
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