There’s a reason why bass players call and refer to Milt as “The Judge” and the Dean of Jazz Bass players! I mean the guy’s bass is in the Smithsonian Museum! And the respect and admiration this guy got from anyone who heard or got the honor of playing with this legend surely is amazing! I love Milt! And he is one of the key players who understood the simple things that were so complex for others when it came to being the bass player and whats it’s definition was and is and always will be! Thanks for this post! If anyone asks about what “feel” is....go get the musical dictionary and you’ll find Milt Hinton and a picture of this wonderful musician!
@@joecaroselli5858 thank you sir! I myself have learned so much from listening to Milt over the years and his influence on me as a bassist has helped open my eyes even more to the word of jazz! Milt opened the doors for so many bass players and even more importantly, he made it so fun! It just seemed like he was always having the time of his life whenever he was playing!
It doesn't get any better than this. I saw Milt perform with Louis Bellson, Clark Terry, "Sweets" Edison, and it was the most amazing fifty minutes I've ever seen. There's a lifetime of learning in these five minutes!
Milton Hinton!!..He was one of my biggest influences before I started to play upright. Bass.. I was about 13 years old when I heard Milt Hinton on the local jazz station near Philadelphia. They would play a lot of big band music and I specifically remember listening to a particular recording and the radio announcer identified Milton Hinton as the bass Player and he was driving the band with 4\4 walking. Yes indeed, he would walk you to death. LOL He was indeed foundational.....
Absolutely love him! I first saw Milt when I was in college. I was going to Seton Hall University, studying drumming, and working at the radio station. I used to engineer and produce a jazz show for Professor Jack McKinney called "Themes and Variations." He was a well known jazz writer and educator. Many jazz legends would come to the radio station to be guests on our show. Professor McKinney also took me to see many of the greats. We went to see Milt Hinton with Hank Jones. Woweee!!! Hank was indeed brilliant. Everyone just loved Milt's facial expressions...the way in which he really got into it! Yes, of course, he was a fantastic showman. He knew what the audience wanted to see; but he could back it up with superb playing also. His expressions were not just contrived. And he was not really a "showboat," because he would also lay back when his fellow bandmates were featured. He was such a phenomenal musician and person.
Very nice video of Milt. I love the way he doesn't get a bit distracted while he's talking, but then again, he was such a great player. He and Ron Carter are among my favorites. Thanks for posting this.
WOW, So smooth. I just met Milton's nephew this evening and told him he had a great voice and asked if he sang. Funny now. I told him I could picture him being a Jazz singer, then he told me about his uncle being Milton. WOW, JUST WOW! NOW, I am hooked!
Great pleasure seeing and hearing a master. I happen to be reading his autobiography/reminiscences, with many photographs of musicians he worked with, called "Bass Lines". It's a treasure of jazz and social history.
You are one hot bass player. That 'old school style' is what all bass players should remember. I hope your video gets some serious viewing, because I like your style, and you made me smile!
Milt learned everything that came before him, added much of his own that's still heard in the most modern bassists, (& guitarists) , and kept up with all that came after: When the Motown sound came up, Milt bought an Ampeg bass guitar on which he would out-Jamerson James Jamerson.
I saw Milt Hinton play with Louie Bellsons Big Band at Wigan Jazz Festival .I will never forget it a true Jazz legend, also in the band was Harry Edison
I knew there was something familiar about his drawl, he's from Mississippi...LOL! And Milt slaps the upright faster than most electric bassists. Respect and RIP...
Milt "The Judge" Hinton was the dean of the masters of the Bass Viol, superb photographer, humble, kind, and generous. Read his biography and learn from his very many recordings.
you can sit down on a raised stool, and it's a common way to play the bass in a classical style. Jazz players almost always play standing as it is a better posture to get that swing. holding it vertically would be very hard, as it is huge. the cello is about the size of an electric bass, a little smaller.. so that's manageable. but a bass would be just silly on your lap.
Hey, this is a terrific video of Mr. Hinton. It's great to see him playing up close. Can you tell me when it was filmed and by who? You must be a bass player! Thanks.
He tore that up. H tore it up and schooled the youngsters.
Me included. A era we can never replace. Thank you Mr. Hinton.
Most clear and to the point bass lesson on the internet! Rest in power Judge!!!!
There’s a reason why bass players call and refer to Milt as “The Judge” and the Dean of Jazz Bass players! I mean the guy’s bass is in the Smithsonian Museum! And the respect and admiration this guy got from anyone who heard or got the honor of playing with this legend surely is amazing! I love Milt! And he is one of the key players who understood the simple things that were so complex for others when it came to being the bass player and whats it’s definition was and is and always will be! Thanks for this post! If anyone asks about what “feel” is....go get the musical dictionary and you’ll find Milt Hinton and a picture of this wonderful musician!
Excellent descriptive words, Elliot. Great comment.
@@joecaroselli5858 thank you sir! I myself have learned so much from listening to Milt over the years and his influence on me as a bassist has helped open my eyes even more to the word of jazz! Milt opened the doors for so many bass players and even more importantly, he made it so fun! It just seemed like he was always having the time of his life whenever he was playing!
It doesn't get any better than this. I saw Milt perform with Louis Bellson, Clark Terry, "Sweets" Edison, and it was the most amazing fifty minutes I've ever seen. There's a lifetime of learning in these five minutes!
that he can play and give a coherent lecture at the same time is crazy. that's when you know music has truly become an extension of you. envy!!!!
The man is talking and he doesn't miss a microbeat, let alone a beat. Brilliant!
Milton Hinton!!..He was one of my biggest influences before I started to play upright. Bass.. I was about 13 years old when I heard Milt Hinton on the local jazz station near Philadelphia. They would play a lot of big band music and I specifically remember listening to a particular recording and the radio announcer identified Milton Hinton as the bass Player and he was driving the band with 4\4 walking. Yes indeed, he would walk you to death. LOL He was indeed foundational.....
Absolutely love him! I first saw Milt when I was in college. I was going to Seton Hall University, studying drumming, and working at the radio station. I used to engineer and produce a jazz show for Professor Jack McKinney called "Themes and Variations." He was a well known jazz writer and educator. Many jazz legends would come to the radio station to be guests on our show. Professor McKinney also took me to see many of the greats. We went to see Milt Hinton with Hank Jones. Woweee!!! Hank was indeed brilliant. Everyone just loved Milt's facial expressions...the way in which he really got into it! Yes, of course, he was a fantastic showman. He knew what the audience wanted to see; but he could back it up with superb playing also. His expressions were not just contrived. And he was not really a "showboat," because he would also lay back when his fellow bandmates were featured. He was such a phenomenal musician and person.
Mr Hinton in 5 minutes sums up function,identity,and performance and the history of Jazz bass!!Excellent!!
Fantastic! Musical words of wisdom from the talented & famous Milt Hinton.
Very nice video of Milt. I love the way he doesn't get a bit distracted while he's talking, but then again, he was such a great player. He and Ron Carter are among my favorites. Thanks for posting this.
wow i think i learned more in these 5minutes than i would have in years
Right!
I love the sound of a big double bass when it's in the hands of a true pro with real skill and talent.
he really got it. And so cool how he keeps the groove while talking to the camera ...
WOW, So smooth. I just met Milton's nephew this evening and told him he had a great voice and asked if he sang. Funny now. I told him I could picture him being a Jazz singer, then he told me about his uncle being Milton. WOW, JUST WOW! NOW, I am hooked!
God Bless you Milt, love your playing for years
LOVE IT!!! God thank you bass and players that sound so great!!
Great pleasure seeing and hearing a master. I happen to be reading his autobiography/reminiscences, with many photographs of musicians he worked with, called "Bass Lines". It's a treasure of jazz and social history.
A master at work
NOTHING BUT LOVE THANK YOU MILT HINTON FOR YOUR INSPIRATION.
Wow. That was awesome. I'm going to go practice now.
This is art in it´s most meaningfull defition, demonstratet by one of it´s most important creators!
Tickles me when he says you've been playing for 20 minutes or a half hour and they turn to you and say you've got this! No breaks for the bass.
If there's a jazz heaven, they must have an amazing band!
Love his right hand bounce. Milt was the greatest. RIP Mr. Hinton.
Milton Hilton is one of my influences on my bass.
love all of his work with Barry Galbraith and Osie Johnson
You are one hot bass player. That 'old school style' is what all bass players should remember. I hope your video gets some serious viewing, because I like your style, and you made me smile!
Milt learned everything that came before him, added much of his own that's still heard in the most modern bassists, (& guitarists) , and kept up with all that came after: When the Motown sound came up, Milt bought an Ampeg bass guitar on which he would out-Jamerson James Jamerson.
I saw Milt Hinton play with Louie Bellsons Big Band at Wigan Jazz Festival .I will never forget it a true Jazz legend, also in the band was Harry Edison
just extremely amazing!! i felt every moment
I knew there was something familiar about his drawl, he's from Mississippi...LOL! And Milt slaps the upright faster than most electric bassists. Respect and RIP...
Milt Hilton bass master, good vídeo i like, thanks
Huge. Priceless. Thx.
This five minute clip is bass, just bass. I could listen to him walk for hours, miles, ages.
I like how he was very humble about it. then at the end just tore it up
Bass Legend!
yes beautiful thanks maestro
AWESOME. So kool man, that's a bass lesson man. Can you imagine an hour with him?
Right!
love this man
Bravo!! Maestro!!! LIVERPOOL.
BRAVO! that was awesome!
mans still got his chops! you go pops
Milt "The Judge" Hinton was the dean of the masters of the Bass Viol, superb photographer, humble, kind, and generous. Read his biography and learn from his
very many recordings.
Amazing ole timer, love the bass:)
this classic beast; he really had a conversation while walkin all up n down the bass; he's been doin this for too long;
what a great video. milt!!
This guy is so awesome
great lesson!!!
I love the bass it is something that moves me lol
Love it, love it!
outstanding sir!
Brilliant!
un capo...mas autèntico imposible
He can talk while walking the bass. That is amazing to me.
Thank you for this post
This is the best slap bass player ever...well him Chester Zardis, Slow Drag, Morgan and Bill Black
this is it, this is all one needs to know..
Jeez! Old School!!
Man, that tone! From the first note. Like @Christian Dallish said, could lidten to him all day
you can sit down on a raised stool, and it's a common way to play the bass in a classical style. Jazz players almost always play standing as it is a better posture to get that swing.
holding it vertically would be very hard, as it is huge. the cello is about the size of an electric bass, a little smaller.. so that's manageable. but a bass would be just silly on your lap.
Incredible! :)
I was educated on the word bass in the first 22 seconds of this video than my teachers have ever taught me.
Really, everything you need to know about being an accompanist. Except the slap bass stuff. Like to see Victor Wooten do like Milt!
Awesome
3.23 "as we say in bass....." The deep truth right there!
and his tempo never budged, not in the solo, not in the double time. Steady as a rock
Nor intonation
MASTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this guy is bossman
Boy I'd love my grampa to be that FUNKY...
The Man!!!!!!
Hey, this is a terrific video of Mr. Hinton. It's great to see him playing up close. Can you tell me when it was filmed and by who? You must be a bass player! Thanks.
is it possible to sit down while playing the double base and if you can, can you hold it vertically
ol kat good kat. ..
Miles Davis - Kind of Blue. The whole album. = Paul Chambers on d bass..
1度、ニューヨークでライブを見た。アタッチメントなしでは音の出ない現代の軟弱ベーシストは見習うべし！
The Judge laying down the law!
old people are the best. X)
Wow .....
WOW!!!!!!
👏🏾👏🏾
I want to listen to some great jazz but i know nothing about jazz players could someone give me some songs to listen, much appreciated
Thanks to "The Judge for all he gave us !!
MY DAD MET HIM AND PLAYED WITH HIM! E P I C SLAPP
i suspected as much... ;) what brand of string, anyone?
yeah, how do some guys talk while walking the bass .. at the same time?
Black man always got more soul in jazz.
Milts the Man
Daaaaayyyyyymmm!
sweet
God the ending every time
what's that instrument called
thanks :)
THX!!!
You go it!
who exactly is he talking about when he says Zalis?
Chester Zardis I think.
The Judge!
the Judge💯 4:44
if base is bottom what is bass?
winning.
@KillswitchEngage42 lets all go see a bassball game!!