Survey of Bass Styles

Department - BASS
Offered - Fall, Spring
Course number - PFSS-311

The study of the bass in the styles of Dixieland, swing, bebop, cool, experimental, fusion, and others. In-depth analysis of the function of the bass as part of the rhythm section and as a solo voice. Some of the players heard and discussed are Pop Foster, Walter Page, Jimmy Blanton, Oscar Pettiford, Slam Stewart, Paul Chambers, Charles Mingus, Ron Carter, Richard Davis, Eddie Gomez, and Jaco Pastorius.

Credits: 2
Course Chair: Steve Bailey
Prerequisites: None
Required of: Bass principal PERF majors
Electable by: All