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Check out Danny Ziemann’s book “The Low Down” for great jazz bass lines. He has many other bass books, too.
Also, see if you can transcribe bass lines like Paul Chambers on the album “Kind of Blue” by Miles Davis. Bass is sometimes hard to hear on classic recordings, so play around with one headphone or the other, or boosting the bass in your media player’s EQ settings for more clarity.
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Hey there! I hope this doesn't violate any rules, but I've written books on jazz bass playing that are geared towards someone with a basic understanding of the instrument: https://www.amazon.com/Low-Down-Guide-Creating-Supportive/dp/069240595X
All of the advice here is great, especially regarding the importance of SOUND and TIME. The group I play in was working with Kurt Rosenwinkel the other day, and he dropped this gem on us: "Confidence comes from sound. Feel confident in your sound... because if you sound good, you'll feel good." So much truth in that statement.
Sometimes figuring out the "how" element of things can be equally daunting. I do recommend a teacher if you can find one, even for just a few lessons. And of course, reach out and ask questions at any time!