Bass Player Magazine September 2007

(All musical examples in this issue are in music notation and bass tab)

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Feature Interviews and Lesson Articles

Jaco's masterpiece "Havona." : Complete transcription plus the inside story on Jaco's Weather Report recording. Insight from Jimmy Haslip, Christian McBride, Steve Bailey and Janek Gwizdala.

Jonas Hellborg Interview also features musical examples of South Indian Carnatic Music.

Lee Rocker

Tiran Porter - bass player from the Doobie Brothers. With some musical examples and a discography.

Profiles

Ginger Reyes with Smashing Pumpkins

James Lomenzo with Megadeth

5 questions for Tim Lefebvre

Andrew Seward with Against Me

Colin Edwin with Porcupine Tree .

Full Transcriptions

The Doobie Brother's "Listen To The Music." Bassist is Tiran Porter.

Partial Transcriptions and Lessons

Elvis Costello & The Attractions - 'Pump It Up.' Some of the mighty Bruce Thomas's bass line to Pump It Up. Of course if you're really into Bruce's basslines - and want the full transcription to Pump it Up, may I suggest my eBook Bruce Thomas's Basslines...

Marcus Miller - bassline to 'Never Too Much' from Luther Vandross.

Shape Your Notes by Ed Lucie

Rufus Philpot - The X Factor - bassist with Planet X

Listen Up with Mark Rubin

CD Reviews

Paul Simon - The Essential Paul Simon

Victor Wooten & Steve Bailey - The Bass Vault

Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble - Pride and Joy DVD

THe High Strung - Get The Guests

Scott Colley - Architect of the Silent Moment

Superbad - Original Sound Track

The Cribs - Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever

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