Standing in the Shadows of Motown: James Jamerson Bass Method — Paperback

Allan Slutsky celebrates James Jamerson’s life and revolutionary Motown bass work through biography, interviews, photographs, and detailed musical study. The book includes 49 transcribed scores plus access to 120 minutes of online audio performances, giving bassists a close look at the feel, phrasing, and imagination behind classic recordings.

BOOK DETAILS

• Author: Allan Slutsky
• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
• Publication date: May 1, 1989
• Page count: 208
• Dimensions: 0.51 x 12.12 x 8.96 IN

KEY THEMES

• James Jamerson
• Motown Bass
• Bass Guitar Method
• Music Instruction
• Bass Transcriptions

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WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

It connects the human story to the groove, making this both a tribute to an overlooked master and a hands-on resource for serious bass players.

PRODUCT TYPE

Bass Guitar Method and Music Biography Books