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In this video we feature the incredible bassist, Neal Miner. Known for his hard-swinging bass lines, rich bass tone and tasteful solos, Neal is one of New York's most in-demand bassists. From his high profile gig with jazz superstar Jane Monheit, to his regular club gigs at Mezzrow and Smalls, he is out there each night playing his best music, then getting the subway home! Neal is the epitome of a 'pro bassist' and his love for jazz is infectious, so I hope you enjoy the discussion as much as I did!
Be sure to stick around to the end to hear a very classy performance of jazz standard.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:53 Neal's regular gigs
02:46 Qualities for top level jazz gigs
03:57 Jazz bass innovator, Tommy Williams
05:08 Studying classical music
07:34 Walking bass influences
08:45 Transcription
10:02 Teaching walking bass
11:14 Guts and walking bass
12:10 Strings
16:05 Amps & pickups
19:38 Right hand technique
21:52 Articulations
28:40 Intonation and gut strings
30:55 Gut String Records
34:42 Dennis Irwin
37:51 Upcoming projects
42:24 Solo Performance

Huge thank you to Neal for joining us to 'talk bass'. If hope you enjoy this one as much as I did, please join us in the comments section to keep the conversation going.

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