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Bassist James Jamerson was the embodiment of the Motown spirit and groove-the invisible entity whose bass playing inspired thousands of imitators, and made it impossible for anyone to sit still whenever a Motown record was playing.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
James Jamerson was the greatest bassist ever, and every bassist of note acknowledges his influence. Some of the world's greatest bassists play his tracks on the 2 CDs, which you can listen to as just bass, just the other instruments or both. Your bass playing will improve, and so will your groove. Don't buy any other bass books until you've learned everything in this one. If you play bass, get this book now, and if you don't play, get the book anyway and start funking!
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I endorse the other reviews. This is a great book for bass. You can really get moving when playing theses tunes.
However, beware that the notation used is musical. There is NO TAB. Therefore you must be able to read music or the book is hard/impossible to follow.
However, beware that the notation used is musical. There is NO TAB. Therefore you must be able to read music or the book is hard/impossible to follow.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a must have if you play upright or electric bass, even if you just love motown music. I use the book and its CDs for teaching myself and others the incredible styling and technique of James Jamerson, the "Funk Machine". Dig it.
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Masterpiece
A great tribute to a real musical genius, a must-have for every seriously-practicing bass player. The music is beautiful, and the transcriptions are accurate ! Read more
Published 19 days ago by Julien
Great, great book!
This is an excellent book, absolutely essential I would say for the aspiring bassist who is serious about their art. Read more
Published 13 months ago by theone&only
Call yourself a Bass Player ?
If so then you must buy this book.
It has been out for a while now but don't let that put you off, particulary if you are on the young side. Read more
It has been out for a while now but don't let that put you off, particulary if you are on the young side. Read more
Published 15 months ago by J. Forster
xmas present
i bought this for my husband for xmas.he's started playing bass guitar again after a few years break, and he's absolutely delighted.
Published 17 months ago by miffy
More songbooks should follow this mould!
Easily one of the best songbooks I have come across. Not only does it have a detailed bio of Jamerson, but it also has looks at what makes his sound unique through analysing three... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Shaman
Jamerson and the Funk Brothers rule
Excellent account not only of Jamerson's history but of the Funk Brothers as well.The book just reinforces the belief I've always had that the best grooves were made by jazzwise... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Dave Solomon Drummer
Excellent all around
Wasn't sure what to make of this book when i bought it, but as soon as it arrived i knew i'd made a great purchase. Read more
Published 24 months ago by M. Yoon
There should be more books like this
I'm usual a little sceptical when I read a full set of rave reviews for a book, but in this case it's totally justified. Read more
Published on 9 April 2010 by Tony Scribble
Legendary bassist, James Jamerson
As a student of the bass, it`s important to learn more of some of the history and legends around your subject matter.. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2010 by Danny J. Mckwan
Standing In The Shadows Of Motown
One era has never been so influential upon generations of listeners and musicians than that of Motown Records. Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2009 by S. Davis
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