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The True Cuban Bass

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The True Cuban Bass


  List Price: $22.00
  Price: $19.97

This book is written by one of the masters of Afro-Cuban bass playing. It is bilingual and comes with two CDs that have Carlos playing the exercises in the book, as well as some historic Cuban recordings re-issued. It is a complete overview of the evolution of the bass' role in Cuban music, as well as a method book on all the different styles of Afro-Cuban bass playing. Endorsed by Jimmy Haslip, Chucho Valdes, and Paquito D'Rivera.

  • For acoustic or electric bass
  • English and Spanish text
  • Includes CD of either historic Cuban recordings or Carlos playing each exercise
  • Many transcriptions of complete bass parts for tunes in different Cuban styles - the roots of salsa

ENDORSEMENTS

"This is a wonderful book! I recommend it to all bass players."
-Paquito D'Rivera

"This will improve your partnership with the Latin rhythm section."
-Jimmy Haslip

"This is a magnificent book which will bring all bassists closer to authentic Latin music."
-Chucho Valdes
(Leader of the great Cuban band, Irakere)

"This is a wonderful book. The combined efforts of these distinguished members of the Cuban school of the bass has resulted in a highly educative product, recommendable to all bass players and to anyone desiring to expand their knowledge of our music."
-Paquito D'Rivera

"A musical lifesaver for any musician wishing to dig a little deeper into the wonders of Cuban music."
-Rebeca Mauleon
(pianist and author of "The Salsa Guidebook")

"Great information for any musician interested in the inside of the Afro-Cuban bass. From traditional to contemporary bass, this book is a must for all levels. Great job!"
-Oscar Stagnaro
(bassist with Paquito D'Rivera and bass instructor at Berklee College of Music)

"An exceptional book written by two authorities on Afro-Cuban music. For the intermediate or professional bassist, this is it! For the composer or arranger, this is the definitive source of information on the subject."
-Victor Mendoza
(International recording artist and jazz educator, Berklee School of Music, Boston)
Price: $19.97