Topics in Jazz Bass: Soloing

Do you usually shake your head no when offered a chance to solo?

Maybe you think it's not a part of the job.

After all, you didn't learn the instrument to sound like a guitarist, right?

However, a bassist who avoids soloing is like a baker who refuses to frost their cakes. Sure, frosting is decoration, and too much is dangerous. But your bass playing is meant to be more than just a dry foundation.

Maybe you've tried soloing and the effort fell flat. You even learned the scales, memorized patt...