Jamil Nasser gone....

B20101119 · February 19th, 2010, 01:17 PM

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Justin V · February 19th, 2010, 01:34 PM

Jamil Nasser was a fine bassist. I particularly enjoy his playing on George Coleman's I Could Write a Book: The Music of Richard Rodgers, a 1998 date with Harold Mabern and Billy Higgins. Nasser plays some really melodic solos. You can also hear him to good advantage on the recent Coltrane box set Side Steps, which features him on 3 Red Garland albums: Soul Junction; All Mornin' Long; and, High Pressure. Even at such an early date (when he was still known as George Joyner), he was outstanding.

RIP, Mr. Nasser. Thanks for the music.

B20101119 · February 19th, 2010, 02:01 PM

I got to meet him at one of Cobi's events at St. Peter's. I was the "house" bassist and he was in playing with someone, he had such a strong sound; it was great hearing how my bass sounded in his hands...

bseawell · February 19th, 2010, 03:40 PM

Sad news indeed. I only had the opportunity to hear him on the bandstand once with George Coleman at the Vanguard. Billy Higgins was on drums, so as you can imagine the shit was happening. Rest in Peace Jamil Nasser.

Tom K · February 20th, 2010, 01:55 AM

Sad news. Unfortunately I saw Jamil only once - at the 1979 Willisau Festival, in a band led by Louis Hayes, with Frank Strozier, Harold Mabern, Leon Thomas and Freddie Hubbard. Too long ago to remember him in particular, what with all those illustrious cohorts.

walkin · February 20th, 2010, 09:41 AM

RIP

The trio with Ahmad Jamal and Frank Gant was amazing

jav · February 24th, 2010, 03:06 AM

That trio with Jamal and Gant produced some outstanding music. RIP Jamil Nasser...

February 19th, 2010, 01:17 PM	#1
B20101119 Banned User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 747	Jamil Nasser gone.... ....

February 19th, 2010, 01:34 PM	#2
Justin V Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Euclid, OH Posts: 5,335	Jamil Nasser was a fine bassist. I particularly enjoy his playing on George Coleman's I Could Write a Book: The Music of Richard Rodgers, a 1998 date with Harold Mabern and Billy Higgins. Nasser plays some really melodic solos. You can also hear him to good advantage on the recent Coltrane box set Side Steps, which features him on 3 Red Garland albums: Soul Junction; All Mornin' Long; and, High Pressure. Even at such an early date (when he was still known as George Joyner), he was outstanding. RIP, Mr. Nasser. Thanks for the music. __________________ When I grow up, I want to be like Roy Haynes.

February 20th, 2010, 09:41 AM	#6
walkin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 2,893	RIP The trio with Ahmad Jamal and Frank Gant was amazing __________________ "I wonder who`s on trombone"-Superchicken

February 24th, 2010, 03:06 AM	#7
jav Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: coastal region of Virginia Posts: 911	That trio with Jamal and Gant produced some outstanding music. RIP Jamil Nasser... __________________ "Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."

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February 19th, 2010, 02:01 PM	#3
B20101119 Banned User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 747	I got to meet him at one of Cobi's events at St. Peter's. I was the "house" bassist and he was in playing with someone, he had such a strong sound; it was great hearing how my bass sounded in his hands...

February 19th, 2010, 03:40 PM	#4
bseawell Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 164	Sad news indeed. I only had the opportunity to hear him on the bandstand once with George Coleman at the Vanguard. Billy Higgins was on drums, so as you can imagine the shit was happening. Rest in Peace Jamil Nasser.

February 20th, 2010, 01:55 AM	#5
Tom K Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: 7°29' E; 47°14' N Posts: 5,820	Sad news. Unfortunately I saw Jamil only once - at the 1979 Willisau Festival, in a band led by Louis Hayes, with Frank Strozier, Harold Mabern, Leon Thomas and Freddie Hubbard. Too long ago to remember him in particular, what with all those illustrious cohorts.