Newly Revised! Includes added material and CD with exercises, play-along tunes and demos.

by 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!

Tunes:

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