Love it!!  Thanks!!

Whoa.  On any list of things I never expected to see in my life, someone doubling Joe Pass - I repeat, doubling JOE PASS - on a doghouse bass would have been near the top, were it something I would have even thought of.  Amazing.  But I really enjoyed the solo piece a lot more.  Just exquisite.  Thanks, George & Art.
 
Peter

Just watched him with Joe Pass.
 
Defies belief!
 
I believe he died not all that long ago.
That must be some band in the sky!
G

here is another fun version of donna lee on upright:
 

Thanks George, as a big fan of Oscar (r.i.p) it was a joy to watch this performance once more.  
 
I think worlds greatest bass player is an impossible thing to define as each individual will come to their own conclusion as to who that is - however Niels was an absolute master of the upright.
 
John.

Chris, that was fun; thanks!

Hmmm  - Niels Pederson & Alad?r Pege both wear what looks like a wedding ring, but on the right hand rather than left.  Is this some seceret upright players' society sign or something?
 
Peter (who thinks it may be too early to be thinking)

Peter; the third finger is naturally not as strong as the first two fingers.  Wearing a heavy ring on the third helps give more power, and to thus even out the attack for three finger right hand technique.

There is another great tune from Niels, with a Danish guitarist.
I found it once, but am unable to find it again.
Brilliant performances from the two of them!
 
It's called (very well known!)
 
 A Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square!
Just GREAT!!
 
Is Oscar dead too???
Oh Man..........what's happening?
I think, that the original post I put up, with him playing Samba Petit is now....with more listenings, just Soooo beautiful.
The tone...sensational!
Anyone know what bass he used, and what strings he used??
 
I'm in awe !

Just watched Aladar....another megastar!
 
I'm now in love with the sound of a quality upright bass!
BUT
 
One thing still amazes me..
 
These guys could be totally blind, ...they NEVER look at what they play, and yet it's just................Phew

Dave:  you wrote  
 
Wearing a heavy ring on the third helps give more power
 
Is this like a Green Lantern thing?  What is this magical power ring made of, anti-kryptonite?  Were you being serious?  Does a ring really help playing technique?  I've never heard of such a thing, other than some players removing wedding rings because they get in the way (of PLAYING!  I can already hear the jokes).
 
Bill, tgo

1 - no; those rings have to be ordered from the Guardians of the Universe, and the waiting time can be a year and a half or more
2 - phosphorus, sulfur, arsenic, and antimony
3 - no
4 - I don't wear them, I would tend to think that they would actually hinder technique
 
Seriously though, when you watch these upright guys, the way they position their left hands when playing way up the neck, I can see where having a ring on one those fingers might, for some, be a bit in the way.

Glad you all enjoyed my suggestion, just watched it again..it's the clarity as well as the speed at which Niels plays just belies belief!
Even Jaco would have a hard time keeping up with that pace.

Hey Georgie Boy...AHHHH YES!    NIEL'S was indeed master of perfect Pizzicato technique with perfect unison between both hands, and to play like Niels you must use all five fingers on the right hand and all five on the left including thumb. And as with anything practice your butt off!
 
I once met a Man named Frank Rogers who was one of the instrument care taker's for the Duke- E band and he had traveled with Niel's a few times during Festivals..Anyway I did ask about his beautiful tone distinction that he achieved and next question was strings he told me he use to use Labella but later switched to a Gut core brand name Pirastro Pizzicato Silver wrapped,  which hold tone longer and sustain, but if you are a bluegrass slapper, you will hate these! plus the price at about $500.00 a set , that was in 2004 when I met this individual, so I am sure they cost more now, hope this helps.
John

Thanks John,
Nice to hear fom you.There are so many brilliant players out there..........yourself and Jimmy J for example. I should have added should have added a ?? at the end of the title. It was just that I was absolutely gob-smacked when I saw him
 
George