Description: Bass Jazz is a subgenre of jazz music that highlights the role of the bass instrument as a prominent voice within the ensemble. It often features intricate bass lines, improvisation, and solo performances by bassists. Bass Jazz can encompass various styles, including traditional jazz, bebop, fusion, and contemporary jazz. Bassists such as Charles Mingus, Ron Carter, Jaco Pastorius, and Stanley Clarke have made significant contributions to this genre, pushing the boundaries of bass playing in jazz music.