Jam with Carlos Santana with CD (Audio)
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  • Jam with Carlos Santana with CD
  • Good stuff! Useful and fun!
  • Play till your fingers fall off! This is a blast!
  • Dream come true for learning guitarists and Santana fanatics
Jam with Carlos Santana with CD (Audio)

Manufacturer: Warner Brothers Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1843285371

Book Description

This guitar workshop is a powerful learning tool that will help extend your stockpile of licks and fills and help develop your improvisational skills. The play-along songs (in standard notation and tab, and on the CD with and without guitar parts) are: Black Magic Woman Samba Pa Ti She's Not There The Healer Oye Como Va Europa Evil Ways Persuasion.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Jam with Carlos Santana with CD .......2007-05-12

The CD & book are very good to play along with, also the chords & notes are right in the book, only one thing they dont tell you, they are not the entire songs. Europa, Black Magic Woman, etc are all cut short & dont play through the guitar solos, so there are several minutes cut out of each song, so its not the entire song. If you dont care about the solos its fine, but this says its a jam, to me soloing is the best part of the jam & they are all cut out

4 out of 5 stars Good stuff! Useful and fun!.......2004-03-26

If you like Santana music and have decent guitar skills, you will appreciate this book. First of all, a recommendation that applies to all the books with sheet music and tablature: the reader/player should be able to read AT LEAST the rhythmic info on the paper in order to take more advantage of the product. That is, one should understand when it is a quarter or eighth or sixteenth note, if it is on the down or up beat, when it is staccato or not. You can use the tablature for getting the "note", but try to be disciplined on the rhythmic front. And play slowly,with a metronome, before jumping to the performance tempo of the jam tracks. Believe me, it adds so much to your rhythmic performance. At least for me, certain passages are rhythmically challenging so for the time being I am inserting licks that I control while trying to keep the "key notes" of the solo there. Hey, that is a good exercise in improvisation!
I have not "jammed" with the CD yet but I've been playing the licks with special concern to timing. My opinion is that almost anyone will benefit from this book at multiple levels: the book might serve as a beautiful introduction to the syncopated cha cha rhythm by playing "Oye como va". It also offers busy rhythm comping with "Evil Ways" and "Persuasion". And for the soloists, of course a guitar student will be able to appreciate the soulful, bluesy phrasing of Santana ("BlackMagic Woman", "Europa")and hopefully become able to add some of Santana's magic to his or her own style. Finally, kudos for the authors for having included "The Healer", an overlooked gem of Santana (the intro is as good an exercise in playing both with a pick and the fingers as any other).
There is one thing that I miss: I think the author could have included an intro on the book highlghying a few of the "trademark" Santana licks and techniques so you can practive in a more structured way instead of jumping directly into the tracks. Also, more rhythmic information for comping (e.g. the author mensions the "bossa nova feel" of BlackMagic Woman but does not show it on paper) would be welcome. But hey, I am very pleased with the purchase and I intend to buy more books of the "jam with" series.

5 out of 5 stars Play till your fingers fall off! This is a blast!.......2003-02-08

I picked this up for working on my timing and feel, this is VERY well done, well ok ... the 2nd pack of tracks with actual guitar parts is, so so. I've spent hours just on Tracks '2' and '4' and I have to say this is the most fun I've had playing with out a real band around. You can work on your tone, timing, feel, get inventive, play it note for note and do not need to have other musicians going over and over it with you.
I'd also recommend the Dire Straits version but it's much harder to play along with. I will be buying more in this series for sure!

5 out of 5 stars Dream come true for learning guitarists and Santana fanatics.......2000-05-02

Santana has always been my ultimate guitarist idol, and for a book like this to come out, I feel like I've actually had a workshop with Santana himself. It provides a number of easy to interpret tips and recommendations that have not only increased my confidence in improvisation, but also have allowed me to imagine during the play-alongs that I may one day meet a level of playing like Carlos'. My guitar techniques have without a doubt undergone significant improvements. This book includes all the classics, and is a must for any of the other Santana fanatics like me.
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    Carlos Santana: Dance of the Rainbow Serpent (Authentic Guitar-Tab)
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      Manufacturer: Alfred Publishing Company
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      Binding: Hardcover

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      DANCE OF THE RAINBOW SERPENT is a three-volume journey through th three decades of the music of Carlos Santana. It includes full-color photo sections, music transcribed in standard notation and tab, and complete solos. Titles in this 35-song album-matching box set include: Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen * Evil Ways * In a Silent Way * Oye Como Va * Blues for Salvador * I Love You Too Much * Move On * Brightest Star * Hannibal * Mudbone and more. ?
      Human Relations in Organizations
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      Dan L. Costley , Carmen Santana-Melgoza , and Ralph Todd
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      Noted for comprehensive and current coverage, the fifth edition provides a strong emphasis on diversity with new pedagogical features, Focus on Diversity, and a new English to Spanish glossary. Also features more real world examples from a wide range of organizations and situations.

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      5 out of 5 stars Great Book!.......1999-10-05

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      Soul Sacrifice: The Santana Story
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Everything Is Coming This Book's Way
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      • A good book about a great artist
      • Finally, A Santana Bio
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      Soul Sacrifice is the first ever biography of Carlos Santana-the most famous Latin American musician in the world. This genuine "rags to riches" story traces his life from a childhood playing Mariachi music on the streets of Tijuana, through to worldwide superstardom.

      Founded on his own unique Afro-Latin-Blues guitar sound, his eponymously-named multi-racial band, emerged from the late sixities San Francisco scene and gained instant legendary status following their raptuously received set at Woodstock. Through subsequent LPs like Abraxas and Santana III, the band have gone on to sell over 35 million albums and played to millions across the globe. Carlos Santana's musical journey has also embraced a number of intriguing tangents, including complex jazz odysseys like Caravanserai and Welcome and collaborations with John McLaughlin, Alice Coltrane and Herbie Hancock.

      After receiving a lifetime achievement award from Billboard magazine in 1996, Santana recently returned to the fray with his first studio album in seven years. Featuring collaborations with Lauryn Hill, Dave Matthews and Eric Clapton, Supernatural once again placed Santana at the number one spot on Billboard's US chart-as did its first single, "Smooth"-confirming the longevity of Santana's appeal.

      Simon Leng has enjoyed unprecedented access to band members and associates, and most importantly Carlos Santana himself, producing a gripping portrait of a World Music pioneer who is also one of the most distinctive and influential guitarist of all time.

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Everything Is Coming This Book's Way.......2007-07-27

      I pretty much lost track of Santana after the third album, Santana III, until his resurgence a few years back. This book nicely fills in the gaps and makes the band's somewhat long and complicated discography finally clear as to where one should look back for lost gems. Mostly, way back. But no matter. Santana's music was always a cut above, going back to the early days in San Fran, no small thanks to the use of Latin percussion on many of the classic cuts. You won't find out much dirt from this tome, written by a former fan mag editor. But you will be taken back to a time when music making was slightly less corporate, though this was one of the bands that helped corporatize rock after Woodstock. This is a better written band bio than one would expect, though too light on previously unseen photos.

      3 out of 5 stars needs to do more research.......2000-11-03

      As a historian, I was excited to read this book. Beginning to read it, however, the author wrote that Santana was born in 1947. He then states that Carlos returned to his home town in 1986 for his 53rd birthday. The author also makes a major mistake recounting the legend of our Blessed Virgen de Guadalupe, stating that the bishop was sent to investigate her appearance, and that her image appeared on his cloak. It was, in fact Juan Diego who was sent back to her to bring proof of her existence and it was his cloak that her image appeared on. The rest of the book was soured by these early inaccuracies. One wonders what other inaccuracies are listed as fact regarding Carlos Santana. It just goes to show you can't always believe what you read.

      4 out of 5 stars A good book about a great artist.......2000-09-22

      First, I am a professional guitarist of 25 years who believes Carlos Santana has only four guitar peers: Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, George Benson, and John McLaughlin. So this is a biased review. And now the review:

      It's about time a book attempts to document the history and significance of this important musician and band. Mr. Leng, a first-time author, has done a fine job. Here are six challenges that Mr. Leng met with impressive success:

      (1) Explaining how a very specific aspect of Mexican music - playing melodies expressively - influenced Carlos's style.

      (2) Explaining how each individual member influenced the band's sound.

      (3) Explaining the difficulties of keeping everyone - from pop fans to jazz fans to record companies to managers to musicians - happy.

      (4) Explaining Carlos's conscious recording of "corny" commercial music to finance the recording of his more adventuresome music.

      (5) Explaining how Carlos is trapped (for better and for worse) in the "Santana Band."

      (6) Explaining the true weight / quality / genius / level / importance / influence of Carlos and the band.

      (7) Explaining the greatness (and that's an understatement) of the percussionists which have played in the band, particularly Armando Peraza.

      (8) Documenting the long list of non-Santana band artists with whom Carlos has recorded.

      Sooner or later a professional music historian will publish a more comprehensive book - say 1,000 pages. This book will be aimed at more serious students of music history.

      The book will expand as follows:

      (a) It will discuss Carlos's equipment. Carlos has influenced electric guitar and amplifier design more than any other modern guitarist except Jimi Hendrix. (b) It will explain in musical terms why Carlos's playing has so much "feeling." Put simply, Carlos uses a large variety of subtle nuances to make every note count. Like Pavarotti and Isaac Stern.

      (c) It will contain hundreds of photos.

      I wish I could be the author of this great book. I would title it "Espiritu - Carlos Santana."

      4 out of 5 stars Finally, A Santana Bio.......2000-07-06

      This biography does an excellant job in covering the early life of Carlos Santana and his entire career in his band. The information is based mostly on facts, and doesn't offer enough emotional insight from Carlos and his other band members. This book also didn't have enough about Carlos Santana's spiritual and political views. Basically, this book does an amazing job at covering the chronology of the band,information about each album, and information about the different guys who played with the band at one time or another. Look mainly to this book for straight facts and an excellant biography of Carlos' early life and the beginning of the first Santana band. Don't be surprised if there isn't much emotional insight or highly detailed information about the Santana band past 1974. The only thing better than this book would be if Carlos wrote his own biography.

      5 out of 5 stars Well researched and written.......2000-05-07

      This is THE definitive book on a great artist whose contributions to cultural expression through music is under-appreciated today. Leng aptly describes Carlos Santana's early years, the struggles toward and accompanying fame, and the challenges he had to overcome along the way (cultural and professional). If you love music of any kind, you will enjoy this taste of history; if you appreciate Santana especially, you will savor this biographical feast.
      Space Between the Stars: My Journey to an Open Heart
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      • Space Between the Stars: My Journey to an Open Heart
      • Thanks Deborah
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      Deborah Santana is best known for her marriage to music icon Carlos Santana–a thirty-year bond that endures to this day. But as a girl growing up in San Francisco in the 1960s, daughter of a white mother and a black father–the legendary blues guitarist Saunders King–her life was charged with its own drama long before she married.

      In this beautiful, haunting memoir, Deborah Santana shares for the first time her early experiences with racial intolerance, her romantic involvement with musician Sly Stone and the suffering she endured in that relationship, and her adventures in the freewheeling 1960s. Yet it is her spiritual awakening that is the core of this story. The civil rights movement was the foundation of her growth, the Woodstock era the backdrop of her love with Carlos. The couple was drawn indelibly together by a search for truth and spirituality, but while yearning to be filled with God’s light, they were pulled dangerously toward a manipulative cult. They eventually disengage themselves from the guru and reclaim control of their lives, putting their love for each other before the cult’s increasingly strenuous demands.

      Space Between the Stars is a moving account of self-discovery, rendered in raw, beautiful prose, by a woman whose heart has remained pure even in times of despair. As Deborah Santana talks frankly about her lifelong fight against racial injustice and her deep-seated loyalty to her family, ultimately it is the struggle to remain a spiritual and artistic force in her own right, in the shadow of one of the world’s most revered musicians, that shines through as her most indomitable pursuit.


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      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Space Between the Stars: My Journey to an Open Heart.......2007-09-19

      I was so impressed with the book I bought copies for all my sisters and mother. We all loved the book and my 81 year old mother reads reads regency romance novels exclusively. A miracle ocurred and she read this book and didn't want to put it down! We all loved it. The book gave us courage and opened our hearts. THANKS Deborah.
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      5 out of 5 stars Thanks Deborah.......2007-07-15

      Deborah Santana opens her heart and life in this book much the same way a musician such as her father or husband does on stage. Truly a great writer Deborah chronicles a period of Rock and Roll as an insider. We are lucky to have an account from this period of two famous bands to which she was connected. But Space Between the Stars isn't just about Rock and Roll. It is a story of a strong woman who has survived that era and come out stronger. The Music on The Cds is incredible. Her son Salvador is likely to be a force in the music world, admired and respected as were his father and grandfather.

      5 out of 5 stars Sublime Joy.......2007-03-07

      This is an amazing book full of truth and wisdom. "You house the truth of God's essence inside yourselves, to be heard in the wisper of silence". "Really, all brokenness is a lack of oneness with one's own spirit and light". For those unfamiliar with Carlos's wealth of music and message, we learn; "every note is chosen with the hope that in the listener it will sing a story, spark a journey to goodness and mercy". I laughed, I cried, I loved it! I am a middle aged white guy who honestly thinks Carlos Santana is a Prophet, chosen and inspired by God. Just listen to his music (all of it!). Deborah Santana is a gifted writer, who tells her story in a magical and compelling narative. The message is truley inspirational. Thank you.

      3 out of 5 stars Substitute for Love.......2007-01-08

      For the first two-thirds of Deborah Santana's autobiography, I was very worried. Sisterly concern radiated from me like a constantly buzzing red light of warning. I wanted to grab her by the shoulders and shake her. Be careful! That man, that guru, that drug, that situation is not right. Keep away! Stop! Reboot! What are you thinking, you foolish naive little girl?

      Well obviously all of Deborah's experiences are in the past, and she successfully navigated them to her present apparently self-realized state. And of course my cautionary voice came from... where? Oh yes, the voice of experience. Is this a generational thing? Or a Women-Coming-of-Age-in-the-USA thing?

      Those of us born in the 1950's and before were, at least subliminally, instructed to put aside our own personalities in order to grace the life of a man or a god. Yet we came of age during a time in the US when women as a gender were carving out new roles and civil rights. This clash of philosophies led many of us to what we gently refer to as "adventures" or " interesting circumstances". At least this happened to those of us who sought to embrace the greater world and the myriad of opportunities it presented. After all, we had freedoms never or rarely afforded women before - but little in the way of experience or wise grannies to temper us.

      Still - how could someone raised in what appears to have been a loving open-minded family tilt so headlong into such tawdry difficulties? It all comes down to naiveté and the desire for love, and so many of us have been there. Deborah abandons her own ego to that of the abusive and drug addicted Sly Stone. Then abandons it again to guru Sri Chinmoy, and yet again to Carlos Santana. She finally seems to begin to get her identity together when she has children and realizes that even if her beloved husband has a roving eye, she still has worth and purpose. But it none-the-less remains based on glomming her personality onto that of another: Sly, Chinmoy, Santana, babies. Even the book title describes her as a void between brilliant bodies of light. Primordial ooze aside, methinks there is still self-realization to be achieved here. And I believe she is currently doing this through the Milagro Foundation, her family's philanthropic outreach.

      What is ultimately so marvelous about this book is that Deborah articulates eloquently the struggle so many of us in our generation have had to reconcile purpose and identity in a material society. Although she writes of racism, I see her story as more of a cautionary tale of sexism, the gullibility of young sheltered women, and, above all, the need for love that is so strong it can blind the seeker to all logic and reason. For this reason, the book is a fantastic book club read. Less inspiration than commiseration, it serves as a wonderful stimulus to discussion of our role as women, how this is evolving, and where it needs to go.

      1 out of 5 stars not what you think.......2006-12-28

      I thought this would be a book about a woman's growth. It ended up being full of excuses for what she didn't accomplish but had stated she wanted to accomplish. It seems "god" always had other plans for her that kept her in an easier position. I found Deborah to be easily susceptible to persuasion with no critical thinking and greatly influenced by the men in her life and their dreams despite what she believes about herself to be the opposite. She seems to base her self worth on how much worth she bestows on the men who "chose" her. I would have my daughters read this book only as a cautionary tale - not one of personal growth. If she were not Deborah Santana I can't imagine that any publisher would have found this to be worth publishing or enlightening to women in any way.
      Manage I.T.: A Step by Step Guide to Help New and Aspiring IT Managers Make the Right Career Choices and Gain the Skills Necessary
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Good for managers with staff
      • Does "Manage I.T." help one manage I.T.?
      • IT Management Mentor in a Bottle
      • Could be more indepth
      • At last a transitional coaching tool for IT managers
      Manage I.T.: A Step by Step Guide to Help New and Aspiring IT Managers Make the Right Career Choices and Gain the Skills Necessary
      Joe Santana , and Jim Donovan
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      Manage I.T. helps newly promoted IT Managers and candidates considering the leap into IT Management keep their careers on a successful track. Every year thousands of companies promote star technical performers into IT Management roles. These newly minted managers start out with enthusiasm and high expectations. What happens in most cases, however, is that shortly after their promotions, these formally confidant and stellar workers become less than stellar and unhappy managers. The good news is that there are steps you can take to prevent this career derailment from happening to you.

      If you want to make sure that a career in IT Management is the right choice and want to know what you can do to quickly move toward sustainable peak performance, you need this book.

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      4 out of 5 stars Good for managers with staff.......2006-03-15

      I have to admit, I'm an aspiring IT Manager that purchased this book as a "look out for.." and clues to develope my managment skills.
      I was a little disappointed when I found out that the first 3-4 chapters cover how to manage people and how to hire people. The last 2-3 chapters were the only things that applied to me (since i do not manage a staff). I guess I'm more looking on the how to manage your users then the staff.
      Otherwise, for those that are entering into managing an IT staff, I would definitely see how you could benefit from this book.

      3 out of 5 stars Does "Manage I.T." help one manage I.T.?.......2005-03-06

      This book takes on a noble goal- to try to bridge the gap between information technology practitioner and manager. It properly identifies that most I.T. managers are tossed into management positions as a result of doing well in subordinate positions with little or no guidance as to the requirements of their new positions.

      While the book starts off with solid advice, advising would-be managers to first consider whether they want the new position and detailing many of differences. Unfortunately, as the book details the responsibilities of an I.T. manager, it misses some very big ones including training the team, innovating to improve existing processes, and generating synergy within the team.

      As the book continues, it gets worse as it espouses bad advice including dropping out of recurring meetings attended as non-manager (in many cases the manager will attend the same meetings but in a different role) and ensuring employees do not carbon copy the manager on emails where the manager does not need to take an action (the manager should be copied on many of subordinates' emails to observe the interaction between the manager's employees and others. In the worst advice, it goes on to say how outsourcing is usually a good thing and that good managers support it. In all my experience and that of those I've talked with, I have not heard of a case where outsourcing has not led to both higher costs and poorer service.

      In summary, if one reads the first five-six chapters and keeps in mind that it only covers some aspects of a technology manager's job, this book can be helpful. But if one reads beyond the sixth chapter, any good is outweighed by the poor advice that follows.

      5 out of 5 stars IT Management Mentor in a Bottle.......2004-03-05

      Whether you are a new IT manager or an experienced one that wants to gain some of the new competencies required for success in today's environment, you will find that this book has all the essentials - in a compact easy to digest format. I also highly recommend it for people who are looking for an alternative to IT management books that are loaded with the same-old metrics.

      3 out of 5 stars Could be more indepth.......2004-01-30

      If you are going to buy one book to guide you during your IT management transition, this book is not it. Instead use this book as a supplement to other materials, such as First, Break all the Rules or the HR Scorecard. The concepts in those books are transposed in the quick read. Instead of getting a brief overview, get the full version of each topics discussed elsewhere. The book does provide some good insight in employee development and stress management (great yoga breathing technique enclosed) but lacks in depth overall. Also, at times I felt the book was an informercial for the Employee Lifecylce HR model.

      5 out of 5 stars At last a transitional coaching tool for IT managers.......2003-07-02

      Reading Manage I.T. is like having a transitional coach walk you through the process of moving from an indivudual contributor into an IT management role. Even people who have been managers for a number of years, but who've skipped learning the important lessons in this book will benefit. This book should be part of every IT managers library and every IT management training program.
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      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • The Greatest !!!!
      Santana's Greatest Hits
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      Product Description

      Includes full-score transcriptions of ten great Santana songs: Black Magic Woman Everybody's Everything Everything's Coming Our Way Evil Ways Hope You're Feeling Better Jingo (Jin-Go-Lo-Ba) Oye Como Va Persuasion Samba Pa Ti Se A Cabo.  

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      4 out of 5 stars The Greatest !!!!.......2007-01-08

      Came across a similiar book 20 yrs ago and having been looking for it ever since....this is very close...fanastic and very detailed!!
      In Session with Carlos Santana (Book & CD) (In Session)
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      • The easiest way to play something hard!
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      Play along with six classic Santana tracks, transcribed and arranged exclusively by guitarists for guitarists! These note-for-note transcriptions in standard notation and guitar tab feature full top lines with lyrics and chord symbols, as well as a breakdown and analysis of each solo, containing essential hints and tips. The special practice tracks on the CD, with slowed-down versions of the solos, in demonstration and play-along formats. Titles are: Flor D'Luna * Sensitive Kind * Europa * All I Ever Wanted * Samba Pa Ti * Hannibal.

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      5 out of 5 stars The easiest way to play something hard!.......2001-07-05

      Having only been playing the guitar for a year or so. I bought In session with Carlos Santana thinking it would be something I could aspire to in the next couple of years. Well I was wrong, with the well-structured cd, offering slowed down solos, and excellent backing tracks, I have nearly mastered Moonflower in only a couple of weeks. Don't get me wrong in thinking this is only for beginners, so of the tracks are challenging to say the least! I thoroughly recommend this to anybody. It's the best tab book I've ever bought.....and there have been many!
      Walking in Andalucia: The Best Walks in Southern Spain's Natural Parks (Santana Guides)
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