









(Guitar Book). Bassist James Jamerson was the embodiment of the Motown spirit and groove the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands. His tumultuous life and musical brilliance are explored in depth through hundreds of interviews, 49 transcribed musical scores, two hours of recorded all-star performances, and more than 50 rarely seen photos in this stellar tribute to behind-the-scenes Motown. Features access to 120-minutes of audio! Allan Slutsky's 2002 documentary of the same name is the winner of the New York Film Critics "Best Documentary of the Year" award! Songs include: Ain't No Mountain High Enough * Ain't Nothing like the Real Thing * Ain't That Peculiar * Bernadette * Come 'Round Here (I'm the One You Need) * Darling Dear * Don't Mess with Bill * For Once in My Life * Home Cookin' * How Long Has That Evening Train Been Gone * How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) * I Heard It Through the Grapevine * I Was Made to Love Her * I'm Gonna Make You Love Me * My Guy * Nowhere to Run * Reach Out I'll Be There * What's Going On * You Can't Hurry Love * and many more excerpts and riffs. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.




| Dimensions | 22.86 x 1.27 x 30.48 cm |
| Edition | Pap/Com |
| Isbn 10 | 0881888826 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0881888829 |
| Item Weight | 454 g |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 212 pages |
| Publication Date | 1 June 1989 |
| Publisher | Hal Leonard Corporation |
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MOTOWN GREATEST
A great to read again and again, a flawed genius but a once in a lifetime bass player, apart of one of the greatest house bands,THE FUNK BROTHERS.From the great days ofMotown,James Jamerson would have been a great player in any era.A must read forany bass player, James passed away to soon. KTF.
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Great book for bass enthusiasts
This book is ideal for bass players or anyone interested in the history of popular music. Half history of Motown and Jamerson's role in 60s pop music, other half sheet music of his bass parts with online link to recordings.
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Interessante
Da aspirante bassista e appassionato di basso ho trovato questo volume estremamente interessante. Utili anche le partiture su di una vasta selezione di brani suonati da James Jamerson.Contenuti multimediali allegati facilmente accessibili online.
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Libro grande y con mucha Info
Es un libro casi que de obligada adquisición para cualquier bajista.Ahí empezó todo para mi gusto.Mas que recomendable su compra!
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Amazing!
Amazing! Essential for anyone learning or already playing bass.
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