One of the first masters of the walking bass, his association with basie goes back to the 1920s. he possessed a superb sense of timing that promote the bass to its role as principal timekeeper in the band.

He's none other than Walter Page.

Walter Sylvester Page is considered as the first masters of the walking bass, an American jazz multi-instrumentalist, and a bandleader. He's considered as one of the finest bassist of the swing era. He can play the Double Bass, Tuba, and the Baritone Saxophone

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