Chuck Rainey’s bassline on “Are You Ready?” delivers a powerful electric shuffle rooted in blues feel and driven by a clear, forward-moving pulse. His rhythmic variations, warm tone, and subtle harmonic coloring give the tune energy and direction, making this a standout example of how to play a jazz shuffle on electric bass with authority and purpose.

Ray Brown’s “Things Ain’t What They Used to Be” bass transcription with isolated bass and minus-one play-along tracks. Study the feel, shed the lines, and step into the bass chair.