(Bass Recorded Versions Persona). Dance to the music with the bass groove of a baker's dozen of the best tunes from these masters of funk from the '70s, including: Babies Makin' Babies * Dance to the Music * Everyday People * Family Affair * I Want to Take You Higher * Life * Sing a Simple Song * Thank You (Falletinme Be Mice Elf Again) * (You Caught Me) Smilin' * and more.

(Bass Recorded Versions). 32 funk classics transcribed note-for-note with tablature for bass, including: Brick House * Car Wash * Fire * Higher Ground * Le Freak * Love Rollercoaster * Pick up the Pieces * Super Freak * and more.

In celebration of the 45th anniversary of The Dark Side of the Moon, Bill Kopp explores the ingenuity with which Pink Floyd rebranded itself following the 1968 departure of Syd Barrett. Not only did the band survive Barrett’s departure, but it went on to release landmark albums that continue to influence generations of musicians and fans. Reinventing Pink Floyd follows the path taken by the remaining band members to establish a musical identity, develop a songwriting style, and create a new template for the manner in which albums are made and even enjoyed by listeners. As veteran music journalist Bill Kopp illustrates, that path was filled with failed experiments, creative blind alleys, one-off musical excursions, abortive collaborations, general restlessness, and—most importantly—a dedicated search for a distinctive musical personality. This exciting guide to the works of 1968 through 1973 highlights key innovations and musical breakthroughs of lasting influence. Kopp places Pink Floyd in its historical, cultural, and musical contexts while celebrating the test of fire that took the band from the brink of demise to enduring superstardom.

From his anthemic early hits (“I Want to Take You Higher,” “Family Affair,” “Dance to the Music”), through the moody meditations of “There's a Riot Going On” and beyond, Sly & the Family Stone left an indelible stamp on rock, funk, pop, and hip hop, and their enigmatic frontman in particular continues to inspire fascination and speculation. This fully updated edition fills in the gaps since the book’s original 2008 publication, including Sly’s successful legal action against his former manager, the death of band member (and mother of a child with Sly) Cynthia Robinson, and the new projects undertaken by family and former collaborators.

(Bass Recorded Versions). Features authentic, note-for-note transcriptions with tab for 16 super tunes from this eclectic bass master: Bass Folk Song * Christmas in Rio * Dayride * East River Drive * I Wanna Play for You * Life Is Just a Game * Lopsy Lu * The Magician * Rock 'N' Roll Jelly * School Days * Silly Putty * Song to John * Stories to Tell * Time Exposure * Vulcan Worlds * What If I Forget the Champagne. Includes a biography.

(Bass). This lavishly produced volume is the ultimate collection of songs for bass guitarists. Carefully selected, meticulously edited and beautifully presented, these 39 titles document some of the greatest performances by the great bass guitarists. The compilation features studio giants such as Motown legend James Jamerson (The Four Tops: "Bernadette") and Carol Kaye (The Beach Boys: "Good Vibrations"); classic rock tracks by Jack Bruce (Cream: "Sunshine of Your Love"), John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin: "The Lemon Song"), Paul McCartney (The Beatles: "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds") and John Entwistle (The Who: "My Generation"); Jazz Fusion virtuosity from Jaco Pastorius ("Portrait of Tracy") and Stanley Clarke ("School Days"), funk from James Brown and Sly and the Family Stone, and other great songs by AC/DC, the Clash, the Police, Iron Maiden, Stevie Wonder and many, many more. All of the songs are presented in standard notation and bass tablature, with full lyrics and chord symbols. Many of the songs also feature specially commissioned text and photo sections, making this much more than a standard music book. Individually numbered, luxuriously bound with a unique, faux-leather embroidered design and an exquisite presentation box, Legendary Bass Guitar Songs will be treasured for years to come as a book to play from, read and re-read.

One of the Best Books of the Year: NPR, GQ, Billboard, JazzTimes In jazz parlance, “playing changes” refers to an improviser’s resourceful path through a chord progression. In this definitive guide to the jazz of our time, leading critic Nate Chinen boldly expands on that idea, taking us through the key changes, concepts, events, and people that have shaped jazz since the turn of the century—from Wayne Shorter and Henry Threadgill to Kamasi Washington and Esperanza Spalding; from the phrase “America’s classical music” to an explosion of new ideas and approaches; from claims of jazz’s demise to the living, breathing scene that exerts influence on mass culture, hip-hop, and R&B. Grounded in authority and brimming with style, packed with essential album lists and listening recommendations, Playing Changes takes the measure of this exhilarating moment—and the shimmering possibilities to come.