Standing in the Shadows of Motown: The Life and Music of Legendary Bassist James Jamerson
- ISBN-10
- 0881888826
- ISBN-13
- 9780881888829
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 191
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1989
- Publisher
- Hal Leonard Corporation
- Author
- James Jamerson
Description
(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!
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