"The Way They Play: The R&B Bass Masters gives you an up-close look at ten of the most influential and revered bassists in R&B music. Ed Friedland takes you inside the lives and work of James Jamerson, Chuck Rainey, Jerry Jemmott, Duck Dunn, Tommy Cogbill, David Hood, Willie Weeks, Ronnie Baker, George Porter Jr., and Bootsy Collins, detailing their bass lines that fueled hit records from Motown to Muscle Shoals, and providing insider tips on recreating and building on each player's unique style." "The Way They Play: The R&B Masters gives you: each player's biography; in-depth information on style and technique; essential discographies and recommended cuts; details on gear and setup; and audio tracks for every example in the book."--BOOK JACKET.