Name: Standing in the Shadows of Motown: The James Jamerson Bass Method – Classic Motown Bass Lines and Biographical Tribute with Online Audio
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Author: Allan Slutsky
ISBN: 9780881888829

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Standing in the Shadows of Motown: The James Jamerson Bass Method – Classic Motown Bass Lines and Biographical Tribute with Online Audio

Type

Physical Book

Author

Allan Slutsky

Por… (Artista)

James Jamerson

Publisher

Hal Leonard

Year

1989

Language

English

Pages

212

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

30.8 x 22.8 x 1.3 cm

Weight

0.75 kg.

ISBN

0881888826

ISBN13

9780881888829

Synopsis "Standing in the Shadows of Motown: The James Jamerson Bass Method – Classic Motown Bass Lines and Biographical Tribute with Online Audio"

Standing in the Shadows of Motown The James Jamerson Bass Method explores the life and legacy of James Jamerson, the bass legend who defined the Motown sound. This bass guitar method book features 49 note-for-note transcriptions of Jamerson’s iconic basslines, in-depth interviews, and over 50 rare photos. Whether you are a bass player, musician, or Motown fan, this book provides an immersive experience into the golden era of funk, soul, and R&B.

This book includes authentic bass transcriptions, a 120-minute online audio play-along, exclusive interviews with legendary musicians, and rare photos that showcase Motown history. It is a comprehensive bass method suitable for beginners, intermediates, and professionals.

Learn basslines from classics such as 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.

Designed for bassists of all levels, this book features real recorded performances of Jamerson’s basslines, interactive online audio, and a structured approach to developing essential groove and timing skills. It is perfect for learning funk, R&B, and Motown bass techniques.

Step into the world of Motown bass and master the grooves that shaped modern music. Whether you are looking to improve your bass guitar technique or explore the roots of funk and R&B, this book is the ultimate resource.

Order now and start grooving like a Motown pro.

Allan Slutsky

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Allan Slutsky (Philadelphia, USA) is a guitarist, arranger, and writer, also known by the pseudonym "Dr. Licks". A graduate of Berklee College of Music in 1978, he has specialized in the transcription and analysis of guitar and bass solos, significantly contributing to musical education. His approach combines academic rigor with a deep understanding of soul and funk, standing out as an influential figure in the documentation of American popular music.

Among his most notable works is Standing in the Shadows of Motown: The Life and Music of Legendary Bassist James Jamerson (1989), which combines biography and musical transcriptions of bassist James Jamerson, and was awarded the Ralph J. Gleason Music Book Award. He later produced the homonymous documentary Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002), which broadens the focus to The Funk Brothers, Motown's session musician group, and received two Grammy Awards in 2003. Other notable publications include The Funkmasters: The Great James Brown Rhythm Sections 1960–1973 (1997) and Beyond Basics: Funk Guitar Rhythm Chops (2002), consolidating his reputation as a music historian and educator.

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James Jamerson

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James Jamerson (1936–1983) was an influential American bassist, known for his work with the Motown label during the 1960s and 1970s. As a member of the session musician group known as The Funk Brothers, Jamerson contributed to numerous hits by artists like Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, and Stevie Wonder. His innovative and melodic style transformed the role of the bass in popular music, influencing generations of subsequent bassists.

Although he did not publish his own literary works, his life and legacy were documented in the book Standing in the Shadows of Motown: The Life and Music of Legendary Bassist James Jamerson (1989), written by Allan Slutsky. This book includes transcriptions of his bass lines and interviews with musicians who admired him. In recognition of his musical contribution, Jamerson was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004 as a member of The Funk Brothers.

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