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Educators Journal - "What makes the book
outstanding is how it covers both the basics and the more
creative aspects of bass playing. Recommended for electric
or upright bass players at all levels of musicianship."
Eddie
Gomez (bassist with Bill Evans, Chick Corea, and many
others) - "Chuck Sher has put together a book that is
informative, readily comprehensible, and highly imaginative.
I recommend it for any bassist interested in expanding his
awareness in the art of improvising."
Guitar
Player Magazine
"...aimed at helping everyone, from novice to veteran,
become more adept at handling either electric or acoustic
upright bass... quite informative."
Bob
Magnusson (bassist with Joe Farrell, Sarah Vaughn, etc.
Instructor at the Bass Institute of Technology)
"...a very comprehensive study of both the acoustic and
electric basses. You are welcome to my endorsement."
Lennie
Lasher (bassist with the San Francisco Symphony and jazz
recording artist) - "This book is a wonderful
contribution to the art of jazz bass playing."
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Paul
Jackson (bassist with Herbie Hancock) - "The only
bass book you will need."
Rufus
Reid (author of "The Evolving Bassist") -
"The book is great and Chuck Sher is to be
congratulated. It is very thorough and gives a great deal of
knowledge about both instruments. This is really an
excellent theory book and a reference book too."
International
Society Of Bassists Newsletter - "Undoubtedly the
finest book of its kind available today... Sher's book
demonstrates a profound understanding of the nature of
improvisation... Recommended for any and all bassists,
classical, jazz or rock. Teachers of improvisation will find
it the only reliable and comprehensive text available."
David
Friesen (Inner City Records recording artist) -
"Chuck Sher has sincerely made an honest and musical
effort to bring to bass players a complete book on how to
approach the bass violin as a creative instrument... used
not as a means to an end, it may become a very valuable
source of information to the serious bass player."
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