Paul Jackson's bass line on

Spank-A-Lee

by Herbie Hancock

D 7(# 9)

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intro
Bass Gt.

from Herbie Hancock's 1974 album

Thrust

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transcribed by Arcellus Sykes - www.sykestranscription.com

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subito rit.

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