Jazz Bowing Techniques for the Improvising Bassist (book/CD)

Publisher : Jamey Aebersold
Newly Revised! Includes added material and CD with exercises, play-along tunes and demos.
Author : John Goldsby


A complete approach to improvising arco jazz with step-by-step instructions, exercises, and diagrams. Transcriptions of Slam Stewart, Jimmy Blanton, Paul Chambers, Eddie Gomez, and John Goldsby. Includes compositions by and for famous bass players. Highly recommended!

Album Contents:

• Bowin' The Blues
• Festus Yukan
• Grahi
• Blues For Sarka
• Gotta Git
• Roll Down, Roll On

Transcribed Solos:

• Jimmy Blanton: Sophisticated Lady, Mr. J.B. Blues
  
• Leroy "Slam" Stewart: I Got Rhythm
  
• Paul Chambers: Tale Of The Fingers, The Theme
  
• Eddie Gomez: Elsa
  
• John Goldsby: Lava, Three Short Stories for Bass and Piano, The Cupbearers