The evolving bassist millennium edition by rufus reid. For all musicians wishing to learn fantastic bass lines. Rufus reid the evolving bassist this is one of the most important books of the last fifty years. This two and one half hour dvd also offers a concert view, featuring mulgrew miller and lewis nash. Rufus travels throughout the world as guest artist performing his compositons with both small and large ensembles. This revised edition marks over three decades in public. It should be in every university and conservatory library, every teacher of the double bass should read it, and double bassists of every level will find confirmation of their strengths and lots of answers for their questions. Composer, educator, bassist, gait keeper and prophet by david hadley ray, published on october 12, 2017 at all about jazz. In the construction of bass lines is available as a pdf download. Rufus reid the evolving bassist free ebook download as pdf file.
Rufus reid s major professional career began in chicago and continues since 1976 in new york city. For more than four decades, reid has cultivated that. When rufus reid came out with the evolving bassist, the concept was. Rufus reid gives a jazz performance workshop at loyola university new orleans. Celebrate rufus 75th year at dizzys club coca cola, nyc. It is dedicated to the student who may have difficulty finding or being able to afford a regular teacher. Rufus reid, one of todays premiere bassists on the international jazz scene, with his reputation firmly established in the education arena, now adds composition. Rufus reid bass lines pdf complete bass line transcription book from vol.
The evolving bassist millennium edition is designed to take every player through. Shop and buy the evolving bassist millennium edition sheet music. January, 2000, the books millennium edition was published. The companion dvd available separately and highly recommended is a gem in which rufus jams with two of the finest contemporary musicians illustrating various. In the process, he has become one of the top post bop session players in the world and been the gatekeeper for a notable flow of new talent, guiding such leading young bassists as duncan hopkins, rick mclaughlin, nicki parrott and doug weiss. Contains more transcriptions of reid s recorded solos, original compositions arranged as duets, new etudes, and. The title tune of the new rufus reid quintet cd is an adaptation of that big band work. For several years, reid has been a participant in the bmi jazz composers workshop which has empowered him to move more deeply into the. I dont know if this is an actual memory or if im just conflating this with something i saw on youtube, but when i was at berklee early 80s i seem to remember some kind of film strip thingie that could be adjusted for how fast it went across the screen and would just be measure after measure of exercises to sight read. The evolving bassist is designed to take you through the process to help you become that consummate bass player.
Alfred evolving bassist millennium edition book musician. The evolving bassist english deutsch francais reid, rufus on. Jun 21, 2016 on this dvd rufus is able to bring to life the example and concepts in his bestselling method. You all are welcome to add your own ideas of how to accentuate prof. With the help of jazz giants, lewis nash on drums and mulgrew miller on piano, rufus. This jazz bass edition will mark 26 years in publication as the standard in bass method books. In december 2003, the evolving bassist dvd was released. Hinton institute for studio bass milt hinton institute oberlin, oh. With the help of jazz giants, lewis nash on drums and mulgrew miller on piano, rufus demonstrates. A comprehensive method in developing a total musical concept for the aspiring jazz bass player. Down beat magazine, may issue, awards rufus the 1998 jazz educator achievement award. Dec 07, 2016 msu school of music welcomes worldrenowned bassist rufus reid wxyz 7 action news is metro detroits leading source for breaking news, weather warnings, awardwinning.
A comprehensive new edition based on major revisions to reid s the evolving bassist and evolving upward. This evolving bassist is the edition entering into the new millennium, the year 2000. University of louisville jazz studies program 2014. Msu school of music welcomes worldrenowned bassist rufus reid. The evolving bassist for more than four decades, reid has cultivated that most precious commodity of instrumental music a personal identity and sonic imprint.
Blues changes, rhythm changes, modal music, and more will be demonstrated. When rufus reid plays his bass, theres no mistaking him for anyone else. Bass player magazine, march, 1999, has a feature story on rufus reid as a legendary thirty year veteran who is truly continuing to be the evolving bassist. Dizzys club coca cola has given me the opportunity to present my music to you. Rufus reid, one of todays premiere bassists on the international jazz scene, with his reputation firmly established in the education arena, now adds composition to his vitae. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from rufus reid at the discogs marketplace. The evolving bassist by rufus reid is designed to take you through the process to help you become that consummate bass player. The gait keeper is a result of a commission from cornell university jazz ensemble. With the help of jazz giants, lewis nash on drums and mulgrew miller on piano, rufus demonstrates his techniques and concepts so you can see and hear how these concepts are applied to the real world of jazz performance. Free to download, courtesy of the duke university library.
Rufus reid the evolving bassist youll learn bassline construction, technique, and music theory, then you can apply these concepts to playing classic jazz standards such as have you met miss jones, embraceable you, the song is you, and rufuss own composition its the nights i like. Rufus reid applied microphone technology microphone for. Rufus reid biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Through the years since this book was first published, rufus began to feel that a major revision was needed. A prolific bassist whos seemingly always in the recording studio, rufus reids name appears on countless hard bop, bebop, swing, and even some pop sessions. Playing with hundreds of the worlds greatest musicians, he is famously the bassist that saxophonist dexter gordon chose when he returned to the states from his decadelong exile in denmark. The evolving bassist millennium edition by rufus reid, 9780967601502, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. For over 20 years, bassist rufus reid has deftly balanced the roles of educator and performer. However, with the addition of more transcriptions from rufus reid s recorded solos, original compositions arranged as duets, new etudes pdf, and additional ways to learn tunes and conceive better bass lines, the evolving bassist is bigger and better than ever.
Rufus reid, bassist national jazz museum in harlem. Contains more transcriptions of reid s recorded solos, original compositions arranged as duets, new etudes, and additional ways to learn tunes and conceive better bass lines. It seems to be a pretty good book for the jazz bassist ill be adding pages as i progress so it could take awhile. Tutorial with illustrative concert featuring mulgrew miller and lewis nash. Composer, educator, bassist, gait keeper and prophet. The evolving bassist will continue to be an allinclusive bass players reference book as well as a classic method book.
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