Standing in the shadows of Motown : the life and music of legendary bassist James Jamerson

(Guitar Book). Bassist James Jamerson was the embodiment of the Motown spirit and groove the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands. His tumultuous life and musical brilliance are explored in depth through hundreds of interviews, 49 transcribed musical scores, two hours of recorded all-star performances, and more than 50 rarely seen photos in this stellar tribute to behind-the-scenes Motown. Features access to 120-minutes of audio! Allan Slutsky's 2002 documentary of the same name is the winner of the New York Film Critics "Best Documentary of the Year" award! Songs include: Ain't No Mountain High Enough \* Ain't Nothing like the Real Thing \* Ain't That Peculiar \* Bernadette \* Come 'Round Here (I'm the One You Need) \* Darling Dear \* Don't Mess with Bill \* For Once in My Life \* Home Cookin' \* How Long Has That Evening Train Been Gone \* How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) \* I Heard It Through the Grapevine \* I Was Made to Love Her \* I'm Gonna Make You Love Me \* My Guy \* Nowhere to Run \* Reach Out I'll Be There \* What's Going On \* You Can't Hurry Love \* and many more excerpts and riffs. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. CD 1. Paul McCartney ; James Jamerson Jr. ; Will Lee ; "Chili" Ruth and Joe Weaver ; John Entwistle ; Gerald Veasley ; Phil Chen ; Martha Reeves ; Pino Palladino ; Geddy Lee ; Joe Messina ; Chuck Rainey ; Wah Wah Watson ; Philadelphia Intl. Rhythm Section ; Joe Hunter ; "Ready" Freddy Washington ; Garry Tallent ; Dennis Coffey ; Allen McGrier ; Gil Askey CD 2. John Patitucci ; Gene Page ; Jimmy Haslip ; Bob Babbitt ; Robert White ; Willie Weeks ; Eddie Holland ; David Hungate ; Earl Van Dyke ; Francis Rocco Prestia ; Jack Bruce ; Kenny Aaronson ; Marcus Miller ; Nathan Watts ; Non-Motown medley ; Basil Fearrington ; Smokey Robinson ; Anthony Jackson ; Brian Holland ; Stevie Wonder. Guitar Book Bassist James Jamerson was the embodiment of the Motown spirit and groove the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands. His tumultuous life and musical brilliance are explored in depth through hundreds of interviews, 49 transcribed musical scores, two hours of recorded all-star performances, and more than 50 rarely seen photos in this stellar tribute to behind-the-scenes Motown. Features a 120-minute CD! Allan Slutsky's 2002 documentary of the same name is the winner of the New York Film Critics "Best Documentary of the Year" award!

James Jamerson was the embodiment of the Motown spirit and groove - the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands. His tumultuous life and musical brilliance are explored in depth through hundreds of interviews, 49 transcribed musical scores, two hours of recorded all-star performances, and more than 50 rarely seen photos. Features a 120-minute CD!