Joe Jackson - Look Sharp

Joe Jackson - Look Sharp

Just took a listen to the "Look Sharp" album by Joe Jackson - haven't
heard it in years. I forgot how big the role of the bass was. It had a
great sound.

Anybody know any details about the bass(ist)?

--
Write a wise saying and your name will live forever.
- Anonymous

Re: Joe Jackson - Look Sharp

"Jim Carr" <newsgroups@azwebpages . com > wrote in message
news:BLxVj.7430$bX3.6031@newsfe08.phx...
> Just took a listen to the "Look Sharp" album by Joe Jackson - haven't
> heard it in years. I forgot how big the role of the bass was. It had a
> great sound.
>
> Anybody know any details about the bass(ist)?


Graham Maby. Amazing. Last week, John Bigboote saw him in concert and said
"I love Graham Maby. I want to have his baby." If Bass Player magazine ever
did an in-depth article about him, it doesn't show up via their search
engine.

Re: Joe Jackson - Look Sharp

On 11 May, 06:31, "JoeSpareBedroom" <dishborea...@yahoo . com > wrote:
> "Jim Carr" <newsgro...@azwebpages . com > wrote in message

> If Bass Player magazine ever
> did an in-depth article about him, it doesn't show up via their search
> engine.

In the April issue (Randy Jackson on the cover) there's a short
article on him. I don't know if he would justify a six-page feature
article; he's not flashy or particularly innovative. I just think he's
as close as possible to the ideal that I'd like to achieve: rock-solid
at all times, a great melody/countermelody player when the song calls
for it, great with a pick or fingerstyle. He is absolutely at the core
of JJ's sound, right there with the piano. Good backing vocals, too.
IOW, IMO, the quintessential rock bassist.

-jb

Re: Joe Jackson - Look Sharp

Jim Carr <newsgroups@azwebpages . com > wrote:
> Just took a listen to the "Look Sharp" album by Joe Jackson - haven't
> heard it in years. I forgot how big the role of the bass was. It had a
> great sound.
>
> Anybody know any details about the bass(ist)?

One of my favorite albums.
Graham Maby - bass
Gary Sanford - guitar
David Houghton - drums

Those early albums of his had a nice, raw, stripped-down sound.

Re: Joe Jackson - Look Sharp

* en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Maby





"Jim Carr" <newsgroups@azwebpages . com > wrote in message
news:BLxVj.7430$bX3.6031@newsfe08.phx...
> Just took a listen to the "Look Sharp" album by Joe Jackson - haven't
> heard it in years. I forgot how big the role of the bass was. It had a
> great sound.
>
> Anybody know any details about the bass(ist)?
>
> --
> Write a wise saying and your name will live forever.
> - Anonymous

Re: Joe Jackson - Look Sharp

Jim Carr wrote:
> Just took a listen to the "Look Sharp" album by Joe Jackson - haven't
> heard it in years. I forgot how big the role of the bass was. It had a
> great sound.
>
> Anybody know any details about the bass(ist)?
>


Graham recently sold the Ibanez Jazz bass copy he used on those early
Joe Jackson albums. Someone in Europe bought it for about $5,500 on eBay.

His tone came from using pick for most everything, and Fender tapewound
strings.

Great player and one of the nicest guys in the world.

Re: Joe Jackson - Look Sharp

Jim Carr <newsgroups@azwebpages . com > writes:

> Just took a listen to the "Look Sharp" album by Joe Jackson - haven't
> heard it in years. I forgot how big the role of the bass was. It had a
> great sound.
>
> Anybody know any details about the bass(ist)?

Now you know the source of the stunned, "shit-fire--who the f is this
guy and how did I not know about him?" posts referencing Joe Jackson
Band or Graham Maby that seem to occur about once a year here.

Get a copy of Volume 4 adn its accompanying live CD that comes with it
and enjoy.


--
/"\ ASCII Ribbon Campaign | Todd H
\ / | * w w w .toddh . net /
X Promoting good netiquette |
/ \ * w w w .toddh . net /netiquette/ | * myspace . com /bmiawmb

Re: Joe Jackson - Look Sharp

On May 12, 11:30 am, bmia...@toddh . net (Todd H.) wrote:
> Jim Carr <newsgro...@azwebpages . com > writes:
> > Just took a listen to the "Look Sharp" album by Joe Jackson - haven't
> > heard it in years. I forgot how big the role of the bass was. It had a
> > great sound.
>
> > Anybody know any details about the bass(ist)?
>
> Now you know the source of the stunned, "shit-fire--who the f is this
> guy and how did I not know about him?" posts referencing Joe Jackson
> Band or Graham Maby that seem to occur about once a year here.
>
> Get a copy of Volume 4 adn its accompanying live CD that comes with it
> and enjoy.
>
> --
> /"\ ASCII Ribbon Campaign | Todd H
> \ / | * w w w .toddh . net /
> X Promoting good netiquette |
> / \ * w w w .toddh . net /netiquette/| * myspace . com /bmiawmb

Yeah, there are lots of no-flash very solid bassists out there. They
don't get famous, but they are gigging all the time and musicians sure
appreciate them.

Re: Joe Jackson - Look Sharp

I'm an old geezer who is still playing. I was a seasoned musician when
Graham Maby "released that album with Joe Jackson".

All I can say to you slappers and poppers is... Learn to play with a pick!!!
For articulation, definition, and intricate bass lines that carry the
tune.... MABY RULES!!!!

Re: Joe Jackson - Look Sharp

On May 12, 9:50 pm, "Karmakazi" <karma-k...@hotmailNOSPAM . com > wrote:
> I'm an old geezer who is still playing. I was a seasoned musician when
> Graham Maby "released that album with Joe Jackson".
>
> All I can say to you slappers and poppers is... Learn to play with a pick!=
!!
> For articulation, definition, and intricate bass lines that carry the
> tune.... MABY RULES!!!!

Past few months I've been pickin' n' grinnin' with my '62 reissue P
bass. Thomastik Flats on it, but I'm really curious to give the
Labella's a go.

Re: Joe Jackson - Look Sharp

Now Graham is touring with Billy Joel.Now he's playing a Spector 5 stringer.



"Jim Carr" <newsgroups@azwebpages . com > wrote in message
news:BLxVj.7430$bX3.6031@newsfe08.phx...
> Just took a listen to the "Look Sharp" album by Joe Jackson - haven't
> heard it in years. I forgot how big the role of the bass was. It had a
> great sound.
>
> Anybody know any details about the bass(ist)?
>
> --
> Write a wise saying and your name will live forever.
> - Anonymous

Re: Joe Jackson - Look Sharp

Brian R Badger wrote:
> Now Graham is touring with Billy Joel.Now he's playing a Spector 5 stringer.
>


He's never played with Billy Joel.

Marshall Crenshaw, Freedy Johnston, Natalie Merchant, Joan Baez, etc.
He's currently touring with Joe Jackson in support of the album "Rain".

He does play a Spector 5-string.

Brian R Badger? "Badger" was Graham's nickname....