Chris Jisi | Akateeminen Kirjakauppa

Who would have thought the electric bass guitar with its frets removed would transcend the rhythm section to become one of the most instantly recognizable sounds in all of music? From the jazz genius of Jaco Pastorius and the funk/punk abandon of Les Claypool to the landmark rock of Jack Bruce and Sting the instrument has a lyrical legacy all its own. This book collects the very best interviews lessons and gear and maintenance guides into one smooth-reading compilation. With insight from over 25 masters including Tony Levin Marcus Miller Gary Willis Jimmy Haslip and Percy Jones ÊThe Fretless BassÊ will give you a keen appreciation for the important innovators as well as plenty of tools to find your own voice on the instrument.