{"product_id":"bass-foundations-principles-of-jazz-bass-line-construction","title":"Bass Foundations: Principles of Jazz Bass Line Construction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Masterclass in Jazz Bass from the Bill Evans Trio's Legendary Bassist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll jazz bassists recognize the pivotal role that the Bill Evans Trio played in creating a new model for the bass' function in jazz. In this book, Chuck Israels (one of Bill's long-time bassists) has created a masterpiece of explaining what that revolution consists of.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBass Foundations\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e begins with a concise yet profound jazz bass method. You’ll explore rhythmic interaction, voice leading, playing in 2, and the logic behind note choices — all framed by Chuck’s personal philosophy and practical advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the heart of this book lies in its unprecedented transcriptions: 63 pages of Chuck’s actual bass lines from classic Bill Evans recordings, meticulously notated with chord changes so you can study — and play along with — some of the most important trio recordings in jazz history. You’ll also find transcriptions of Chuck’s work with his own groups, expanding the book’s scope and usefulness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're an advanced student or a working bassist, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBass Foundations\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers an unmatched window into the mindset and craft of one of jazz’s most important accompanists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYouTube playlist for every tune so you can watch, listen, and play along.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBill Evans’ reharmonized chord changes included with all of his trio transcriptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, 206 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Bass_Foundations_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781650862\" title=\"Bass Foundations - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d40a9188-7fff-e313-9fb0-70f211817df5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is a must-have for any serious bassist!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Bass_Foundations_-_KEY_CENTERS_AND_MELODY.pdf?v=1781645894\" title=\"Bass Foundations - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKey Centers \u0026amp; Melody\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Bass_Foundations_-_LOOSE_2_VERSUS_4-4_WALKING_TEXTURE.pdf?v=1781645894\" title=\"Bass Foundations - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLoose 2 vs. 4\/4 Walking Texture\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Bass_Foundations_-_Come_Rain_or_Come_Shine_Bass_Line.pdf?v=1781645894\" title=\"Bass Foundations - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Come Rain or Come Shine\" Bass Line\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I definitely would use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass Foundations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in my curriculum. Chuck understands and conveys the importance of structure and how that concept makes a band sound its best. I think this is an important book for any young bassist to check out to lead them on the right path.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Harvie S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Want to see inside the Bill Evans trio? Chuck Israels (one of his four tenured bassists) gives us that inside look. Through his bass principles and transcribed recorded lines, we get a valuable and comprehensive study of the art of creative bass playing.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Bob Magnusson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I'm really enjoying studying Chuck's insightful lessons in his new book Bass Foundations. Great examples here for walking bass and interesting ideas on playing through chord changes. This book will certainly bring in fresh ideas to anyone's music vocabulary, helping to expand our quest to become better musicians.” \u003cbr\u003e— Jimmy Haslip\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44174925627583,"sku":"255","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44174925660351,"sku":"e255","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/bass-foundations-by-chuck-israels.jpg?v=1774642236","url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/products\/bass-foundations-principles-of-jazz-bass-line-construction","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}