About this episode
This episode features the artistry of master bassist Lynn Seaton, showcasing selections from his work in jazz.
Welcome to another You Dig? SAMPLER PLATTER! 🎶 On this episode, we spotlight the artistry of master bassist Lynn Seaton—a deeply musical voice heard across decades of jazz performance at the highest level. Featured here are selections from Lynn’s work as both sideman and leader, spanning big band, trio, and solo bass artistry. 🎧 Featured Tracks: 🎺 “Blues for Red” From: Woody Herman – 50th Anniversary Tour Label: Concord Jazz Personnel Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass – Lynn Seaton Arranged By – Brad Williams (2) (tracks: 5), Frank Tiberi (tracks: 5), John Fedchock (tracks: 1 to 4, 6 to 8) Art Direction – Tom Burgess Baritone Saxophone – Mike Brignola Bass Trombone – Mark Lusk Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone – Woody Herman Coordinator [Musical] – John Fedchock Cover – Sylvia Barnes (2) Drums – Jim Rupp* Engineer [Assistant] – Brian Hague, Phil DeLancie* Engineer [Recording And Remix] – Phil Edwards Liner Notes – Gordon Raddue Mastered By – George Horn Photography By [Cover] – David Fischer (3) Piano – Brad Williams (2) Producer – Carl E. Jefferson Producer [Assistant] – Chris Long (7) Tenor Saxophone – Jerry Pinter Tenor Saxophone [Lead] – Frank Tiberi Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Dave…
People in this episode
Host: Steve Wiest
Guest: Lynn Seaton
Topics covered
- jazz performance
- bass artistry
- music spotlight
- Lynn Seaton
- big band
- trio
- solo bass
Keywords
- Lynn Seaton
- jazz
- bass
- music
- performance
- big band
- trio
- solo
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Concord Jazz, OmniTone
Books & works: Blues for Red, Improvisation for Aubrey, Solo Flights, Woody Herman – 50th Anniversary Tour
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