Anyone every seen this James Jamerson tribute book

[p0werslav3]

I was surfing Amazon.com and came across this book and was thinking of buying it.

Wanted to see if anyone has read/owns it and what your opinion is.

http://www.amazon.com/Standing-Shado...=2TKKJ6X34N7S8

[Bruce Lindfield]

Yup - great stuff - a "must-own" for any serious bass guitar player!!

[dannyssx]

yup! i have it...its the bible of the bass world...check it out

[Jim Campbell]

its a great read and a great resource........heres hoping the doctor has a sequel,or even a bob babbitt book on the horizon.......

[Jared Lash]

Yes, it's been discussed here many times. A search on the title will likely bring up a lot more opinions.

Personally I love it for the biography of Jamerson and his time with the Funk Brothers but primarily for everything it taught me about music.

It's the book that convinced me to start seriously getting back into sightreading and I learn something new every time I learn another of Jamerson's basslines.

[fearceol]

It's a great book. Gives a great insight into life on the road and in the studio. Comes with two Cd's which contain contributions both musically and orally, from top bassists. The great thing about the musical tribute IMO is that you can isolate the bass to hear the lines clearer.

A "must have" for bassists.

[paul_wolfe]

It's a great book - if you're serious about bass you should get it, irrespective of what music you like. (Also check out the StANDING IN THE SHADOWS DVD - very inspiring and moving documentary).

I agree with Jim that it would be great for a sequel - however it seems unlikely. Later in the year there's a few Jamerson tunes I want to transcribe, so maybe I'll post them (I transcriber YOU'RE MY EVERYTHING earlier this year - very cool bassline!)

[JimK]

OK, you stumbled upon the book...might as well do a 2-fer & go for the DVD, too.

[ThunderLizard]

Power-
You should own it. Lot's of great stuff. New or used, pull the trigger.

[Jim Campbell]

Originally Posted by paul_wolfe

It's a great book - if you're serious about bass you should get it, irrespective of what music you like. (Also check out the StANDING IN THE SHADOWS DVD - very inspiring and moving documentary).

I agree with Jim that it would be great for a sequel - however it seems unlikely. Later in the year there's a few Jamerson tunes I want to transcribe, so maybe I'll post them (I transcriber YOU'RE MY EVERYTHING earlier this year - very cool bassline!)

i wonder why that is..the book was a success,and from what i read around here,there are not too many guys that have not been touched by at least some of jamerson's work.after twenty odd years they still print it......the babbitt thing is wishful thinking on my part,no doubt.....

if you ever feel like sharing those transcriptions........i know a cranky old canook who'd love to hear from you

[p0werslav3]

Thanks all.

I will be purchasing the book and more than likely the DVD also.