The “Tuba Fats” Riff

w yeah, you know the bass line in the background, baby! New Orleans, you know what time it is!” So begins the Crescent City rap classic “Buck Jump Time,” originally recorded in 1989 by Gregory “D” and Mannie Fresh. The bass line, played off synthesizer, is a simple four-note riff, but its subtle swing helps … Continue reading The “Tuba Fats” Riff