Author(s): Oscar Stagnaro (Author), Chuck Sher (Author)
Publisher: Sher Music
Publication Date: June 1, 2005
Language: English
Print length: 262 pages
ISBN-10: 1883217113
ISBN-13: 9781883217112
Book Description
This is a practical, comprehensive approach to learning Afro-Cuban, Brazilian and South American styles of bass playing, featuring 3 CDs of Berklee professor Oscar Stagnaro playing with three different world-class rhythm sections. The book consists mostly of transcriptions of every note Oscar plays on the accompanying CDs. Some amazing music, and logically progressing from simple to complex examples of each style.
Editorial Reviews
Review
As with all of Sher Music’s books, The Latin Bass Book is a well-done and concise breakdown of the fundamentals of this wonderful idiom. It’s written clearly enough for even the most beginning players; but even if you think you already ‘know’ Latin bass playing, this book is for you! Trust me, you’ll learn plenty! BENNY RIETVELD –Personal correspondence
An indispensable learning and practice tool. This book acts as a personal master class with Stagnaro. Part of the joy of this book is just to engulf yourself in the sound and rhythmic feel of Stagnaro’s bass lines on the CDs. They are tight and solid, and really open up creative ways of playing a bass part throughout an endless array of Latin and related music styles. This book is so full of great ideas and helpful hints that bassists looking to learn about the intricacies of playing Latin jazz can’t go wrong. DOWN BEAT MAGAZINE –Personal correspondence
My extraordinary long-time bassist, Oscar Stagnaro, is one of the most intelligent, classy, dedicated and versatile musicians I have ever worked with. All of his valuable knowledge, a product of years of research and ‘on the road’ experience, is generously reflected in this book. PAQUITO D’RIVERA –Personal correspondence
About the Author
Peruvian musician Oscar Stagnaro initially studied at the Conservatory of Music in Lima and worked as a session musician. Relocating to the U.S. in 1979, he furthered his studies with Mike Marra and Jerry Bergonzi. Oscar’s expertise in Jazz, Fusion, Latin, and other music styles has made him a sought-after performer on the East Coast and globally. He has collaborated with numerous renowned artists, earning him four Grammy Awards from six nominations.
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