BENNY
RIETVELD (bassist with Miles Davis, Santana, etc.)
"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!"
DOWN
BEAT MAGAZINE
"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 helfpul hints
that bassists looking to learn about the intricacies of playing
Latin jazz can't go wrong."
PAQUITO
D'RIVERA (saxopohonist)
"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."
DESCARGA
MAGAZINE
"By far the most detailed and thorough Latin bass
instructional we have seen. A must-have if you are, or would
like to be, a bass player with Latin chops."
LATIN
BEAT MAGAZINE
"One of the most comprehensive studies published on
Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian styles of bass playing. This book
is a must for any serious student of the bass."
YORON
ISRAEL (Assistant chair of Percussion at Berklee College of
Music)
"This is a very well-written book As a drummer and
percussionist, it has given me a wealth of information regarding
these Latin styles. My students and I have especially enjoyed
the excellent play-along CDs which feature a host of great
players. I highly recommend this 'practical guide' to all
instrumentalists, particularly rhythm section players."
ED
SHAUGNESSY (drummer with Doc Severinson Band)
"The Latin Bass Book is the finest work, in a practical
approach, yet written. As a busy rhythm section clinician, I am
thrilled to use and demonstrate this much-needed and complete
text. Congratulations to Oscar and Chuck."
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