Bass Player: Anthony Jackson

A relatively simple part from the King of the Big Six, it is interesting to look at the detail in the transcription as it shows how, with a little imagination, you can take a simple part and build variations and interest without needing to throw in technical excess. Dave Holland is another master of this ‘nuanced variations’ approach. A full transcription of Anthony Jackson’s bass part for ‘Dark Eye Tango’ from the Al DiMeola album ‘Casino’.

For information, the track can be played on a four string bass without any problems as there are no notes below the E string.