In this pack, tom kennedy introduces you to his approach to walking bass lines. Fodera tom kennedy emperor ii standard played by cristian. Im very excited to add a new fodera bass to my arsenal the emperor standard 5string bolton. Tom kennedy musician born 1960, jazz double bass and electric bass player tom kennedy neighbours, a character on the australian soap opera neighbours. Recorded last september around a core trio of tom on acoustic bass, long time friend and musical collaborator dave weckl on drums and renee rosnes on piano, they are joined by some. Tom kennedy has been a first call bassist on the music scene for more than 25 years. Traded fodera tom kennedy standard ive attached current pics from after the repair of the bass, case, and nut theres a bit of painters tape adhesive still on there from the nut filing that has been wiped off already i can also get some better pics of it if youd like as well. Game shows kennedy has hosted include split second, name that tune, and you dont say.
I have been playing fodera basses since 1985, and can truly say that i have found the perfect. Jon liebman is an indispensable conduit to us bassists around the globe, keeping the bass. Interview with tom kennedy bass musician magazine, the. Tom kennedy opens his third album as a leader, just for the record, by running his electric bass in dizzying circles around dave weckls bouncy drums. Tom kennedy s last and excellent acoustic bass album was recorded in 2001 with mundell lowe and joe labarbera but this latest offering reaches new heights. Miles vandiver drums dave weckl multiplicity 2005 dave weckl drums, timbales, percussion, programming. Bass transcription service if you want one of my bass transcriptions, theyre free. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear tom s awesome story and many more great bass. He began playing acoustic bass at the age of nine on a double bass brought home by his older brother, jazz pianist ray kennedy.
Mike stern chromazone bass transcription jeff andrews. Soon he began to perform with many nationally recognized artists passing through the midwest. James edward narz born february 26, 1927, known professionally as tom kennedy, is an american television host best known for his work in game shows. If you want one of my bass transcriptions, theyre free. Designed in close consultation with fodera endorsing artist, tom kennedy. If youre looking for bass tabs, then click here these free bass transcriptions are provided for educational use only click on the transcription title to view and download the pdf. This week ive been trying to transcribe some of tom kennedy s lines on a bb blues i saw him playing on youtube. Free bass transcription of chromazone by mike stern. Tom began playing the acoustic bass at the age of 9. What can i saythese are the best instruments on the planet. Get my transcription of tom kennedys legendary bass lines and solo on the chicken here for free. The song is childs play from dave weckls album, perpetual motion. Tom kennedy july 15, 1885 october 6, 1965 was an american actor known for his roles in hollywood comedies from the silent days, with such producers as mack sennett and hal roach, mainly supporting lead comedians such as the marx brothers, w.
Fodera tom kennedy emperor ii standard singlecut 5 6595. The neck is crafted from 3pc piece of quartersawn hard rock maple and the fingerboard is ebony. Producer, arranged by, acoustic bass, electric bass, keyboards tom kennedy 2 soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone keith fiddmont vocals, piano tania maria tracks. Tom kennedy is a master of both the electric and acoustic bass. In this video im looking at one particular tom kennedy. Charles mingus tensions janek gwizdala erdnase head and bass solo janek gwizdala to begin snarky puppy michael league young stuff tom kennedy. Tk has played with dave weckl and bill conners and has kicked booty on the bass in a number of hot fusion instrumentals,but this is just chardonnay and brie fodder background music. Played by cristian vargas with an amazing fodera, epifani amp and analysis plus cables. It was an old italian fretless bass that has no markings. The enigmatic bass solo is part of a scene that intriguingly floats by with elegance and a hint of mystery. Ive been planning to do this for a while but i didnt really decide to work on it until a day or two ago. Tom kennedy by rick suchow bass musician magazine march 2012 issue it would be hard to overstate tom kennedy s mastery of jazz bass, and surely anyone who has played with him a list of luminaries that includes james moody, freddie hubbard, dizzy gillespie, michael brecker and dozens more can attest to that fact.
Louis, mo, tom kennedy is widely regarded as one of the top acoustic and electric bass players in the world. Tom kennedy made in new york bass solo music performance. You can download or copy tom s bio and pictures for use in publicity and program notes. He began playing the acoustic bass at the age of 9. Heres a little jam i had with the legendary tom kennedy before we recorded his player profile interview. Then get in touch about custom transcriptions at reasonable rates.
Its currently strung e c but comes with an additional nut thatll allow you to string the bass b g. Bassist tom kennedy plays a fierce bass line throughout, with dave weckl on drums. Join over 125,000 bass players all over the world who are enjoying longawaited feelings of expression and accomplishment with the guidance of jon liebman and his unsurpassed approach to bass education. However, if you want one of these charts modifying different key, arrangement change or a tab chart then i can do that for you for a small charge of. This page features over 180 free bass transcriptions in standard notation. The transcriptions is of the cd version which has jeff andrews on bass. The lessons in this pack deal with concepts that might be easy to understand in the abstract but that take a. Tom kennedy bass tracks 1, 46, 10 billy sheehan bass track 2 jimmy johnson bass guitar tracks 3, 79. Amazon, audiophile imports, itunes, cd baby and my website. Seymour duncan dual coils tom kennedy spacing ramp. If theres a bass part not listed that you want me to transcribe, then theres two options. Tom kennedy is an accomplished touring and studio musician who ranks as one of the top acoustic and electric bass players in the world. Other than a chip in the ebony between the nut and headstock, the bass is in brand new condition.
Tom kennedy is an american double bass and electric bass player. It was only oneyear later that he and brotherpianist ray kennedy began building a highprofile reputation in and around st. His resume includes such names as steps ahead, dizzy gillespie, stan kenton and al dimeola. Tom kennedy has been recognized as one of the top acoustic and electric bassists on the jazz and contemporary music scene over the last 25 years. Tom kennedy standard custom bass guitar fodera guitars. Tom s musical roots with on the acoustic bass, an instrument he started playing at age 9 and took to so naturally that within. Soon he began to perform with many nationally recognized artists passing.
This is the album that really turned me on to tom kennedy and dave weckl and this is easily my favorite kennedy. Charles mingus tensions janek gwizdala erdnase head and bass solo janek gwizdala to begin snarky puppy michael league young stuff tom kennedy made in new york. The tks sports a 5a flame maple top on a singlecut ash body. Tom kennedy made in new york bass solo brad cheeseman. Louis native got started on his career while still a teenager, playing with the likes of jazz legends dizzy gillespie, james moody, freddie hubbard, sonny stitt, nat adderley and many others. Breakneck is a short, bubbly exercise in speed, the musicians playfully sparring with their instruments. By appreciating and understanding both on the beat and off the beat notes and then mixing them together, tom is. However, if you want one of these charts modifying different key, arrangement change or a tab chart then i. Louis, missouri is an american double bass and electric bass player tom kennedy is the son of a professional trumpet player. Moonbabies is the second studio album by instrumental rockprogressive metal supergroup planet x, released in 2002 through inside out music critical. Fields, mabel normand, shemp howard, laurel and hardy, and the three stooges. Tom kennedy is a leading jazz and fusion bassist, heard with dave weckl, mike stern and others.
With decades of playing with some of the worlds top musicians under his belt, tom kennedy has seen a lot. Tom kennedy made in new york bass solo free download as pdf file. His resume includes such names as steps ahead, dizzy. Kennedy switches to his acoustic bass, he played electric on all the other tunes, and sumptuously leads us into and through the delightfully melodic and joyous verve of simple song. Tom kennedy is the son of a professional trumpet player. His credits include performances and recordings with both mainstream legends and leading contemporary players. Tom s musical roots are on the acoustic bass, an instrument he started playing at age 9 and took to it so naturally that within a few years he was performing with internationally known players such as freddie hubbard, james moody, nat.
This bass was designed in close consultation with our dear friend and fodera endorsing artist, tom kennedy. Tom kennedy by rick suchow bass musician magazine march. This bass has the same incredible punch, warmth and character so common to fodera instruments, but is also perfect as a travel bass. Jazz blues lines and techniques on bass guitar from tom kennedy solo bass practice diary 21st may 2019. Starting with jazz greats when he was just a teenager, the master bassist has seen the world. In this pack, tom kennedy provides examples of how he approaches straight grooves. While still a young man, tom found himself holding down the bass chair for jazz legends freddie hubbard, james moody, nat adderley, sonny stitt and stan kenton.