Artie is a 5-letter bassist who was known for his work in jazz fusion. Clarke is a 6-letter bassist who was a major influence on jazz and funk music. Mingus is a 6-letter bassist who was a major figure in the development of bebop, a form of jazz characterized by fast tempos and improvisation. OSCAR is a 5-letter bassist who was a major contributor to the development of jazz and blues. MILT is a 4-letter bassist who was a major figure in the development of bebop and hard bop. FLEA is a 4-letter bassist who is best known for his work with the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers.