Brave New Bass

Brave New Bass. (Interviews & Lessons with the Innovators, Trendsetters & Visionaries). Bass guitar. Book. Softcover. Guitar tablature. 278 pages. Backbeat Books #0879307633. Published by Backbeat Books.

Brave New Bass offers an in-depth look at 30 visionary players in styles ranging from pop and rock to world music and experimental jazz. Each chapter includes revealing interviews by Chris Jisi and other top bass writers, as well as private lessons in standard notation and tablature, and up-to-date gear lists and discographies. Packed with insights and opinions from bassdoms standout stars and behind-the-scenes heroes, Brave New Bass deepens your knowledge of your instrument and its history. Covers bass players such as Marcus Miller * Flea * Will Lee * Tony Levin * Jeff Berlin * Les Claypool * Christian McBride * Doug Wimbish * Darryl Jones * MeShell Ndeg