Acompanha CD
63 páginas
Sher Music

Sinopse Original:

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.

ENDORSEMENTS

"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)