What instrument is playing the bass part on "Potato Head Blues"?

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Option 1: 'bass saxophone' — While the bass saxophone exists and is occasionally used in jazz, the canonical bass part in many early jazz recordings, including Potatoes Head Blues, is not typically played on bass sax for the bass line. This option is unlikely given the standard ensembles of the era.
Option 2: 'bass guitar' — The bass guitar was not common in early 20th-century jazz ensemble settings, especially in 1920s recordings where acoustic brass bands and early strings/valves dominated. It’s anachronistic for this tune’s usual instrumentation.
Option 3: 'trombone' — The trombone is a low brass instrument and frequently used in early jazz, but it generally covers mid to higher register lines and horn melodies rather than serving as the dedicated bass line in classic small-band arrangements. This makes it a less probable choice for the bass part.
Option 4: 'tuba' — The tuba is a traditional bass voice in New Orleans-style jazz and early jazz ensembles, often carrying the bass line in such settings. This aligns with historical practice for the bass part in many Potatoes Head Blues style recordings, providing a robust, low-end foundation.
Option 5: 'string bass' — The double bass (string bass) is another common bass instrument in jazz, especially in later ensembles, but in the 1920s recordings with marching-band or brass-band textures, the tuba more typically served the bass role. This makes string bass plausible in some contexts but less canonical for this specific era and arrangement.
In summary, evaluating the historical context and typical instrument roles for early jazz bass lines, the tuba is the most fitting choice for delivering the bass part on this piece, while the other options are less aligned with the conventional instrumentation of that recording era.

MUSIC-15A-43484-F25 Listening Quiz #3

What instrument is playing the bass part on "Potato Head Blues"?

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