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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. Written in standard notation (no TAB). Audio CD now included. 77 pages. Highly recommended!

SONGS INCLUDED
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

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