The best books for a bassist to read and learn from. Since it was first published in 1995, the bestselling bass book has become the standard text for anyone searching for a complete history of bass guitars. Join facebook to connect with scott bass and others you may know. If you are so inclined, you may make a donation to the international society of bassists, scott lafaro prize fund. So while only half of the disc faithfully features lafaros deep and honest bass playing, it is more than worthwhile to finally hear. Double bass amplification proved the original inspiration for schertlers range of high quality pickups. However, rook has some work to do in order to qualify for what would be his 10th. Scotts bass lessons is the leading online bass community, with a wealth of free online lessons for new and experienced bass players alike. The life and music of scott lafaro recounts how three days after his appearance at the newport jazz festival with the stan getz quartet, hed driven to geneva, ny to take care of some business related to his mothers home there. The book gives valuable insights into scott lafaros early life, his musical education, his total devotion to his bass playingoften to the discomfort of his hotel. Scott lafaro, best known as the bassist in bill evanss groundbreaking trio, remains an influence on players today decades after his untimely death in 1961. International society of bassists the scott lafaro bass.
Nov 06, 2012 bass tabs the best bass tab books bassist frequently contact us asking about bass tabs, and so we reached out to the owner of, dave tuckman, to find out the best bass tab books requested most by bass players. Apr 21, 2011 when i returned scott lafaro s 1825 abraham prescott to barrie kolstein, i made sure to bring a video camera and get him talking a little. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover scotts. Barrie kolstein of kolstein music chose april 14, 2014, which would have been the scott lafaro s 78th birthday, to announce his gift of scottys double bass to the international society of bassists. Scott lafaro, how one man redefined the piano trio. This month marks 56 years since the release of waltz for debby, the album that best defines the artistry of this bassist that in my mind single handedly changed the roll of the bass within the piano trio format. When i returned scott lafaros 1825 abraham prescott to barrie kolstein, i made sure to bring a video camera and get him talking a little. Phil has also recorded a solo cd featuring joe labarbera and harold danko, and coleads a trio named trifi. His played the double bass violin, better known today as the acoustic bass to differentiate this instrument from the electric or electronic bass. More than 150 years after the founding of our firm, sidley today comprises a diverse group of legal professionals from many cultures who are dedicated to teamwork, collaboration and superior client service.
Heres an example in case youre not familiar with the studybass approach. View scott bass profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Scott lafaro 15 solo transcriptions from the bill evans. Maria schneider again you have done a beautiful job. Scotty grew up in geneva, where his father joe, whod played with the paul whiteman and dorsey brothers orchestras, earned a living as a violinist.
Scott lafaro book discussion in bassists db started by dblbss, sep 11, 2009. Rick bass was born in fort worth, texas, and grew up in houston, the son of a geologist. Sunday at the village vanguard bill evans trio, more from the vanguard bill evans, waltz for debby bill evans trio. Bass tabs the best bass tab books bassist frequently contact us asking about bass tabs, and so we reached out to the owner of, dave tuckman, to find out the best bass tab books requested most by bass players. Scott lafaro 15 solo transcriptions from the bill evans trio recordings sunday at the village vanguard and waltz for debby. The first book of scott lafaro solo transcriptions taken from the bill evans trio recordings sunday at the village vanguard and waltz for debby. This is an important piece for letting bassists who have never heardheard of scotty that they have some important bass playing to listen to. Scotts bass lessons is the leading online bass guitar community, with a wealth of free online lessons and courses for new and experienced bass players alike. Unt press, publishers jade visions is the first biography of one of the twentieth centurys most influential jazz musicians, bassist scott lafaro.
Scott lafaro bass international society of bassists. Book of the black bass comprising its complete and scientific and life history with a practical treatise on angling and fly fishing and a full description of tools, tackle and implements is a work of angling and fly fishing literature on the subject of black bass written by james a. As a bass player, when asked who my influences have been i would always put scott lafaro at the top of my list. Scott lafaro walking bass transcription another walking bass transcripton, following paul chambers and jimmy garrison, this time we look at virtuoso upright bassist scott lafaro who has gone far too young. And like always in the books published by sher music co. This bookaudio pack features over 50 examples covering walking bass, the two feel, 34 time, latin, and ballads. Now, lafaro represents another milestone in stephan schertlers quest to provide the international bass playing community with an amplification system that reproduces the. Dave frishberg the standards real book is a remarkable collection of great songs of the 20th century. He studied petroleum geology at utah state university and while working as a petroleum geologist in jackson, mississippi, began writing short stories on his lunch breaks. The international society of bassists was founded by the worldrenowned double bass virtuoso gary karr in 1967. From the societys organization in 1968, for over three decades, ray scott was the face on the b. Part one of a threepart series, this book introduces music theory, scales and chords. Pdf scott lafaros life and his soloing approach as a member of. Heres the first book of scott lafaro solo transcriptions taken from the bill evans trio recordings sunday at the village vanguard and waltz for debby.
The life and music of scott lafaro north texas lives. He started playing piano in elementary school, bass clarinet in middle school, and tenor. Jazz bowing techniques for the improvising bassist bookcd todd johnson walking bass line module system, volume 2. Scott lafaro 15 solo transcriptions heres the first book of scott lafaro solo transcriptions taken from the bill evans trio recordings sunday at the village vanguard and waltz for debby. The restoration of his bass was an interesting chapter. Scott lafaro is a monumental figure in the evolution of the bass and its role in jazz. Its three books total and by the end of it youll be able to read practically anything using bass clef such as standing in the shadows of motowm or the paul chambers solo book. Scott lafaro biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
Scott is probably best known for his solos and loose accompanying style on the bill evans recording waltz for debby and sunday at the village vanguard, but that is. Scott rook would love to compete in one more bassmaster classic before stepping away from the sport. He had a great sense of time and melody, as well as incredible facility on the instrument. Scott lafaros position in the evolution of the jazz bass is considered extremely.
Scott lafaro autumn leaves bass transcription youtube. Rochester bassist danny vitali connects with the scott lafaro bass during the scott lafaro archives exhibition at the 2017 isb convention. Teach yourself to play bass guitar at your own pace. Features original interviews with bass makers past and present, dozens of unusual, specially commissioned color photos, and a reference section that provides a wealth of information on every major manufacturer. Just got my holiday issue of bp mag with scott lafaro on the cover. With double bass player members in over 40 countries, the international society of bassists is an organization for those who teach the double bass, study the double bass, play the double bass, repair the double bass, build the double bass, and enjoy the double bass. Heres the first book of scott lafaro solo transcriptions taken from the bill evans. So while only half of the disc faithfully features lafaro s deep and honest bass playing, it is more than worthwhile to finally hear. The rough guide to drum n bass follows the path of the breakbeat after its arrival on british shores and its subsequent recirculation throughout the world via genres like jungle, drum n bass, hardcore techno, triphopdown tempo and big beat. If youre working through the lessons, you should definitely pick up a few of these so you can practice some of the songs and get the most out of the lessons. Scott s bass lessons is the leading online bass community, with a wealth of free online lessons for new and experienced bass players alike. The song is a simple blues from this is pat moran by pat moran trio, track b6, 1958 af, the lines are fluid and. Apr 21, 2011 phil palombi is the author of scott lafaro 15 solo transcriptions in which he transcribed all of scott lafaros bass solos from the bill evans recordings sunday at the village vanguard and waltz for debby. Scott s bass lessons is the leading online bass guitar community, with a wealth of free online lessons and courses for new and experienced bass players alike.
Rocco scott lafaro april 3, 1936 july 6, 1961 was an american jazz double bassist known for his work with the bill evans trio. Scott lafaro is widely regarded as a highly interactive bass player, and within the context of the bill evans trio it is commonly believed he was able to cast aside the traditional time keeping role of the jazz bassist. Best known for his landmark recordings with bill evans, lafaro played bass a mere seven years before his life and career were tragically cut short by an automobile accident when he was only 25 years old. Phil palombi is the author of scott lafaro 15 solo transcriptions in which he transcribed all of scott lafaros bass solos from the bill evans recordings sunday at the village vanguard and waltz for debby. Of the tracks with friedman, lafaro s bass is clearly heard, up in the production mix, and holds its own as a distinctive voice, his solid, resonant quarter notes pounding out these rhythms like few ever have. Demo tracks are accessed online via download or streaming and. Rocco scott lafaro april 3, 1936 july 6, 1961 was an american jazz double bassist known. Born in irvington, new jersey, the son of a big band musician, lafaro was five when his family moved to geneva, new york. But before my book, there were a couple of essential leaning tools that, along with private lessons, helped me become a better bass player. Rocco scott lafaro 19361961 was a musician of the first order, who found his voice in jazz in the mid1950s. Throughout the studybass lessons, i reference songs that are transcribed in these books. Click here to check out our full list of ebooks over 160 titles. He also had a reputation as a solid bassist who could really lay it down. The jazz book from ragtime to fusion and beyond, lawrence hill books, 1982, seite 261.
Scott lafaro the alchemy of scott lafaro 1995, cd discogs. Top 5 best bass instruction books b ass instruction books are everywhere, heck, i even wrote one. Barrie kolstein talks about scott lafaros prescott bass. He has also assisted federal, local, and nonus authorities in the identification of human remains. Revised and expanded edition of every bass players favorite book. Since then barrie has been the steward of the scott lafaro bass, becoming friends with scott s sister and biographer helene lafaro fernandez in the process, and making the bass available for recordings. Scotts top 15 books for bass players scotts bass lessons. Scott bass senior director, global marketing edmund. View the profiles of professionals named scott bass on linkedin. I think that it is different from the fingering of scott, but it may be a little helpful. Jade visions is the first biography of one of the twentieth centurys most influential jazz musicians, bassist scott lafaro. For information about scotty, visit chuck ralstons excellent scott lafaro. Order books and transcriptions in easytodownload pdf form. Scott lafaro walking bass transcription bass musician.
This book contains highly detailed transcriptions of all 15 of scotts bass solos. Scott reeder was born in barstow, california, and is sometimes confused with fu manchu drummer scott reeder, who also comes from barstow. The bass guitar is undoubtedly one of the most significant instruments of this century, yet this book is the first to study its history. Scale modules by todd johnson book and dvd todd johnson walking bass line module system, volume 1. Read them on a desktop, laptop, phone or tablet, and print out pages as you wish. I recommend ed friedlands hal leonard bass guitar series. Now, lafaro represents another milestone in stephan schertlers quest to provide the international bass playing community with an amplification system that reproduces the true sound of this complex instrument.
An analysis of the bass playing of scott lafaro as part of. Scott lafaros position in the evolution of the jazz bass is considered extremely important. Apr, 2015 my performance is slowing down the tempo a little. Since then barrie has been the steward of the scott lafaro bass, becoming friends with scotts sister and biographer helene lafarofernandez in the process, and. Here, he tells the story of the lafaro bass, as its. This book contains highly detailed transcriptions of all 15 of scotts bass solos, including the alternate takes. More than 150 years after the founding of our firm, sidley today comprises a diverse group of legal professionals from many cultures who are dedicated to teamwork, collaboration and. If youre working through the lessons, you should definitely pick up a few of these so you can practice some of. Best known for his landmark recordings with bill evans, lafaro played bass a.
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