Russell Hall would sound good playing rubber bands on a cigar box. I sent him an email talking about his sound & he responded with, "Do you want to play?" If I was in the US, I'd travel across the country to play with him.
For me Hall is the greatest bassist of our time - great taste in note choice, not to much not to little - Always whats best for the music!! And also outstanding wardrobe of course
These videos are just awesome... I'm not really one for commenting but the effort going into this is something else. I've just enrolled onto Russell's course, looking forward to delving in!
40:00 I love this moment when Russell is reflecting on being/becoming a member of this amazing group of bass players. It's a joy to hear this. Well earned Mr. Hall! :)
Mr hall is a impeccable bass player 👌 Ron Carter Sam Jones paul chambers Charles mingus Reggie workman Oscar petiford there. Bass playing lives on forever.
5 minutes in when he mentions Mingus and Carter I am thinking, interesting two other taurus masters (I had looked up his birthdate some time ago), like my favourite, Mister P.C., and a few minutes later he mentions the taurus lineage himself, amazing... great arist
Ron Carter scares me, he'd be yelling at me ALL the time lol. Goin to have a look at Russell's course thanks Geoff. After playing Bluegrass and Country since I began in 2012 I now find myself in a Film Noir & Torch Song jazz trio playing tunes from the 20's 30's 40's. I'm absolute rubbish at it following chord charts but I'm giving it a go.
For info, the Performance at 46:35 : the theme is "Such Sweet Thunder", by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, dedicated to Shakespeare by the way. This guy knows really the history of his music, Jazz. Fantastic video !
Great interview, thank you so much! I completely relate to what he is saying concerning strings. Actually the Evah Slaps are very close to my "dream strings": A gut like sound but synthetic (I'm vegetarian/nearly vegan too), with a nice touch an good arco response. I just find that they could have slightly more tension and a slightly fatter (or more fundamental) sound. I still hope that at some point my "dream strings" will be available, and I think that they would also suit Russel's taste.
Thanks for watching and I hope Pirastro are listening :-) BTW, I'm a big fan of your work at StringMatrix. It's an incredible project and huge help to the bassworld. :-)
@@DiscoverDoubleBass Thank you very much Geoff, I am also a big fan of your channel! I just couldn't find time to finish my new videos in last months... But I am working at it!
Russell is a very special musician, and a great person. I miss him in a way (had the pleasure to get to know him some years back). So great to see him continue on such a meteoric, and well deserved, rise. Chapeau a vous, Russell. Chapeau :-)
Russell Hall would sound good playing rubber bands on a cigar box. I sent him an email talking about his sound & he responded with, "Do you want to play?" If I was in the US, I'd travel across the country to play with him.
For me Hall is the greatest bassist of our time - great taste in note choice, not to much not to little - Always whats best for the music!! And also outstanding wardrobe of course
I couldn’t agree more! He is such a special person and incredible artist.
Huge fan. Tone. Often no amp, but the trio usually listens so well he don’t need it.
@@DiscoverDoubleBass What is your opinion on the D' Addario Helicore Strings Orchestra Bass Strings? They are supposed to produce a warm tone.
SUCH SWEET THUNDER!
It was so good to 'meet' Russell after hearing him at Emmet's place over the past few years. Ohhhh... and the sound of that bass. Thank you.
Absolutely brilliant bassist! Love him with emmet cohen!
These videos are just awesome... I'm not really one for commenting but the effort going into this is something else. I've just enrolled onto Russell's course, looking forward to delving in!
40:00 I love this moment when Russell is reflecting on being/becoming a member of this amazing group of bass players. It's a joy to hear this. Well earned Mr. Hall! :)
Mr hall is a impeccable bass player 👌 Ron Carter Sam Jones paul chambers Charles mingus Reggie workman Oscar petiford there. Bass playing lives on forever.
Big fan of Russell's. Thanks for the great interview, Geoff!
Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it 😀
The incredible Mr. Russel Hall! Adore Adore...thank you... so inspiring and you are just getting started :)
5 minutes in when he mentions Mingus and Carter I am thinking, interesting two other taurus masters (I had looked up his birthdate some time ago), like my favourite, Mister P.C., and a few minutes later he mentions the taurus lineage himself, amazing... great arist
Same! I was reciting the Tauran bass players right along with him!!
I am a gut girl…Olive Gand D Passione A and E. Great video.
OMG! That Bass!
It sounds so good!
These interviews are just magical 👍
Ron Carter scares me, he'd be yelling at me ALL the time lol. Goin to have a look at Russell's course thanks Geoff. After playing Bluegrass and Country since I began in 2012 I now find myself in a Film Noir & Torch Song jazz trio playing tunes from the 20's 30's 40's. I'm absolute rubbish at it following chord charts but I'm giving it a go.
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For info, the Performance at 46:35 : the theme is "Such Sweet Thunder", by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, dedicated to Shakespeare by the way. This guy knows really the history of his music, Jazz. Fantastic video !
Astonishing virtuosity coupled with humour and generosity of spirit... a true star.
Hall is iconic!
Amazing! Really looking forward to this series, Geoff! Great player and seems like such a nice guy.
Amo a este señor.
Russell lifts the performance of any ensemble his is part of.
Great interview and great energy ! Well done Geoff and Russell.
Simply awesome. Thanks!
I've played that Bass before made by Randy Hunt in Nashville....it's GOLD!!!
Yes, Randy is such an incredible maker and that bass is a canon! 🤩
Percussionist Manolo Badrena
the best of the best mister Hall
Yesssss! Can't wait to watch this later
Great interview, thank you so much! I completely relate to what he is saying concerning strings. Actually the Evah Slaps are very close to my "dream strings": A gut like sound but synthetic (I'm vegetarian/nearly vegan too), with a nice touch an good arco response. I just find that they could have slightly more tension and a slightly fatter (or more fundamental) sound. I still hope that at some point my "dream strings" will be available, and I think that they would also suit Russel's taste.
Thanks for watching and I hope Pirastro are listening :-)
BTW, I'm a big fan of your work at StringMatrix. It's an incredible project and huge help to the bassworld. :-)
@@DiscoverDoubleBass Thank you very much Geoff, I am also a big fan of your channel! I just couldn't find time to finish my new videos in last months... But I am working at it!
Great player! Great sound!
Russell is a very special musician, and a great person. I miss him in a way (had the pleasure to get to know him some years back).
So great to see him continue on such a meteoric, and well deserved, rise.
Chapeau a vous, Russell. Chapeau :-)
Yes, he really deserves all the attention his music is getting. He's such a special artist and human being too.
Very inspiring, Russell is great !
Russell is one of the hottest players out there, amazing musicianship, always killin' "without even trying", soooo natural💯💣
Absolutely! 👍
I love Russell Hall! This is such a treat.
Glad you enjoyed it 😀