Alfred Publishing Releases Nathan East: Contemporary Bass DVD & Rock Charts Guitar 2008

Feb 15, 2008

One of the most respected bassists in the industry, Nathan East is best known for his work with Eric Clapton, and he has also performed and recorded with a variety of infamous artists such as Elton John, Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Tom Jones, Sting, and many more. Nathan also serves as a founding member of the jazz group Fourplay, alongside keyboardist Bob James, guitarists Lee Ritenour and later Larry Carlton, and drummer Harvey Mason. In Contemporary Bass, Nathan breaks down his unique style of playing, demonstrating how he builds impeccable chops, creates solos and grooves, plays walking bass lines, and interacts with a rhythm section. The DVD includes an in-depth interview featuring Nathan's candid confessions about his personal triumphs, his start in the music business, his breakthrough into studio playing, and even his favorite superstar to tour with.

Alfred Also Introduces Rock Charts Guitar 2008
The Rock Charts series is guitarists' ultimate source for the biggest hits from the greatest artists of the year. This all-new 2008 edition arms musicians with the hottest songs to learn and perform. Guitarists can now stay up-to-date with Rock Charts Guitar 2008 and make sure they know dozens of the most popular tunes. The book includes songs from hit artists such as Evanescence, Finger 11, Seether, Nickelback, Buckcherry, The Shins, Paramore, Plain White T's and many more! Music includes lyrics and authentic guitar TAB.

Titles: 9 Crimes (Damien Rice); Australia (The Shins); Call Me When You're Sober (Evanescence); Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol); Colony of Birchman (Mastodon); The Dark Eternal Night (Dream Theater); Far Away (Nickelback); Far Cry (Rush); Halo II (Halo); Hey There Delilah (Plain White T's); How Long (Eagles); Into the Night (Santana); Malignant Narcissism (Rush); Misery Business (Paramore); Our Time Now (Plain White T's); Phantom Limb (The Shins); Radio Nowhere (Bruce Springsteen); Rockstar (Nickelback); Someone to Love (Fountains of Wayne); Sorry (Buckcherry); Starlight (Muse); Supermassive Black Hole (Muse); Traffic and Weather (Fountains of Wayne); Within me (Lacuna Coil).

Nathan East: Contemporary Bass and Rock Charts Guitar 2008: Deluxe Annual Edition are available for $24.95. Obtain your copies at your local retail store or buy them online now.

For more information, visit their web site at www.alfred.com.