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Him play bass...Me wanna play bass too!

Thank u

Some very nice selections…my all time are the solos on “Pilgrims Progress” and “Hidden Beauty” from Koinonia - Celebation.

It was Abraham who inspired me to start playing bass guitar 🎸👌👌👌

A great human and a great bass player , I started listening to his work back in 1993

Great advice from a master

Yes. Kudos. Give him his flowers too. I have a lot of his great moments.

Man that's impressive to be jumping around like that & still play what he's playing.

Ancient of days MUST BE number ONE!

Hay que hacer un top 10 de justo tocando la flauta Yo voto por: He is My peace de Rejoice Africa

O cara é brabo

Definitely 1 off my favorite Bassists Abraham Laboriel.

No doubt. Maputo, frm. the "Double Vision" disc is one of my favorites. It's a simple, yet oh-so-elegant groove. And THAT is Marcus' addition to anything he touches: GROOVE. ALS...his work with Joe Sample is equally outstanding. (sorry for the rant.)

Hia Sanborn collaborations are some of the best.

So great! All good choices.

You're amazing, Ab!

A stable household can also do wonders, which many did not or do not have.

I am surprised that the bass solo of the song he co wrote, Heart of worship " is not included

Fantastic bass player of our time .😅

Thank you!

Check "Nico Assumpção Upright Bass Solo de Baixo Acústico" Brazil!

7:04 which song is this please?

John is not only a great musician but he is a loving, kind, generous human being and you are privileged to call him friend.

This is outstanding! I’ll share this video with my friends and fellow bass players. I would love an exposé on Scott LaFaro.

All I can say is Amen

muchas gracias.

Awesome..!!!!💯🦋

Listen to the words of a MASTER. It will save you time.

Work ethic... you do know his name is spelled differently on the screen and in the header, don't you?

Give to the lord é o solo mais conhecido.

you can show up on time all you want, literally camp at the point of meeting hours in advance, if you are not that good you’ll be good enough to be the roadie, so much for sacrificing to be on time

You can play professionally as long you don't stylish pose too much

Thanks for sharing these things, John! I was privileged to get to meet and talk with you a few years ago when you p[layed carnegie Hall with Getty's. I'm now in my 53rd year as a professional bassist. One of the greatest lesson I ever learned was from some pros that i had gone out to see at a nearby venue, after I'd only been playing for about 4 years. One musician in particular shared how important it would be for me to come prepared, be early (not late) and be a team player, someone that would make everyone else sound good. Music will have a way of humbling you if you're thinking you've arrived. Be someone that encourages others. Early on other lessons included the other things you shared here. I'm very grateful to still be playing now at just a year shy of being 70 years old. Many of the artists I've worked with always tell me how happy they are to have me on the gig or show, which in and of itself is a real blessing! I don't consider myself a virtuoso or pinnacle type player, more someone that can create rock solid grooves that everyone else can roll with. Thanks for your great videos, John. Not only are you a great player, but a great person.

The original studio version of Rio Funk is with Marcus Miller

Some sage advice from a living legend who is one of the most gifted and passionate bassists on the planet!!

Spot on!

That's a great setup, with Dave Valentine and Ernie Watts. And... If you want to step in the spotlight, take up an instrument next to bass, or the other way round. I play sax for about 40 years, now trying my hand on bass for 1 year and accompanying singers. It's great to get a feel of what is happening in a rhytmsection, and also benificial for your other instrument.

Great player! my top 1.

MAESTRO...

Legend

Soy saxofonista y para mi es lamentable que el estilo Worship de la música cristiana “moderna” nos condenó a la extinción total.

It's real , hightly contagious. For the gloty of god.

"Things that ruin a career?" Me: "Too many illegitimate children? Crack? Syphilis?" Answer: Work ethic. (Me: "I'll let myself out now.")

Abe <3

❤Aleluya 🙌 bendiciones para el mejor interprete de sonido de bajo. qué Jesús y el creador del universo le siga dando más

What a human

I have followed this man since 1980.....still one of my all time bass players

Waooo

En feu.

Great choices! 👍👍