By steemseph on Skatehive
[](https://3speak.tv/watch?v=steemseph/zrwjzspu) ▶️ Watch on 3Speak ”Smooth Operator” When the band said they wanted to add Smooth Operator to the set, I thought, “oh cool, that’s a popular song. People will like that.” Then I first sat down to learn it and listen I said, “OH FUCK IT HAS A BASS SOLO.” This video footage features the song, “*Smooth Operator.” A tune from last month’s performance on Oct 5th 2025. This band, “Jazz Derelicts” likes to perform once a month. I’m glad. I like having time to practice the songs, learn the original bass parts and study the written parts before I get to the gig. How many pop songs have a bass solo? WTF? I was angry. I was hopeing to kick-back a little a enjoy a little less preparation time. Nope, opposite. Instead, learn a rare bass solo part people might actually remember, rigth? Would people konw if it was missing? I guess I could have bailed out and asked one of the horn player to covert the part… maybe the piano guys. This song was huge. Supe