Super Bass, Vol. 2 [LIVE]

Christian McBride, Ray Brown, John Clayton

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 28, 2001)
• Original Release Date: August 28, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Label: Telarc
• ASIN: B00005NSWI
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #38,167 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
On their own, bassists Ray Brown, John Clayton, and Christian McBride are three of the most talented musicians in jazz today. But, performing together as Superbass, the trio becomes a sublime ensemble, capable of inventive, virtuosic playing with no accompaniment needed or wanted from horns or percussion. Recorded live at the Blue Note club in New York over the course of a couple of sets in December 2000, this disc joyously defies logic--who knew that the upright bass was capable of singing solos from Porgy and Bess?--and standard musical conventions. Together, these guys produce a tender take "My Funny Valentine," an upbeat version of "Get Happy," and a funky Latin jazz number ("Taco with a Pork Chop") that would do Willie Bobo proud. All the while, the threesome is having a great time and taking plenty of solo turns. They've done this routine before--on the first live Superbass disc--but this one takes the cake; the playing is incredible. A fun disc. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loving Bass is not a requirement, October 24, 2002

By	James Pertierra "Jim Pertierra" (Cohoes, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Being a long time listener of Ray Brown (and admiring Christian McBride) I thought this CD would be interesting.

Interesting is an understatement.

This CD is pure, unadulterated FUN! Oh sure, these 3 guys are virtuousos of the first degree, but how many times have you heard people this talented just enjoying themselves in, essentially, their work!

For those who only remember Ray Brown as the bass player for the Merv Griffin house band, brace yourself. Arguably one of the 4 greatest bassists in the long history of Jazz, he is nothing short of booming here. McBride is wicked! He clearly is enjoying himself in the presence of one of his heroes. I had not heard John Clayton before but, after buying this CD, I had to get anything relating to Superbass to hear more.

To me this CD is like hugging someone you love. It never loses its appeal.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, December 26, 2001

By	"bybloey" (SINGAPORE, SIN Singapore) - See all my reviews

For those who think that jazz is boring, they are so, so wrong! Brown, McBride & Clayton make their big old instruments sound like a big band. Check out their happening, bass-slapping piece "Papa was a Rolling Stone" (Oh Wow! How could this be jazz! Woohoo!), and "Mysterioso" where the 3 stars make a beautiful classical sound out of it. Those who have heard Thelonius Monk & Sonny Rollins in "Mysterioso" will know what I mean! This 'live' recording makes the humble instrument come loud & alive. Woohoo! It's definitely an album worth investing in!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "SuperBass" Is Right, September 13, 2004

By	therealjaneway "therealjaneway" (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Superbass 2 (Audio CD)

Okay, so Ray Brown? Rocks. Ray Brown with two other string bass players? Totally rocks. Ray Brown with two other string bass players who happen to be Christian McBride and John Clayton? Well, then, you've got some KICKIN' jazz.

Note: I think I heard a track from this CD several years ago on my local jazz station. It took me long enough to track the darn thing down, but now I can't stop listening to it. I give it my highest compliment, which is: now that's good stuff.