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Chop-Monster is a sequential jazz improvisation method by acclaimed jazz pianist and educator Shelly Berg that utilizes a call-and-response" approach: students listen to a jazz idea, imitate it until it is internalized, and then "try it on their own." In Chop-Monster 1, students will...

Chop-Monster is a sequential jazz improvisation method by acclaimed jazz pianist and educator Shelly Berg that utilizes a call-and-response" approach: students listen to a jazz idea, imitate it until it is internalized, and then "try it on their own." In Chop-Monster 1, students will...

Charleston Jazz sets out to reveal the rich, untold story of the evolution of American jazz in one of its major cradles: Charleston, South Carolina. The text and images show that what happened on the Gullah coast of South Carolina in terms of history,...

(Instrumental Play-Along). 11 contemporary smooth jazz favorites arranged for instrumental solo and including a CD with great full-band accompaniment tracks. Songs include: Just the Two of Us * Morning Dance * She Could Be Mine * Silhouette * Songbird * This Masquerade * Tourist...

(Instrumental Play-Along). 11 contemporary smooth jazz favorites arranged for instrumental solo and including recordings of great full-band accompaniment tracks. Songs include: Just the Two of Us * Morning Dance * She Could Be Mine * Silhouette * Songbird * This Masquerade * Tourist in...

(Instrumental Play-Along). 14 songs for clarinet, complete with online play-along tracks. Includes: Bernie's Tune * Cry Me a River * Fever * Fly Me to the Moon * God Bless' the Child * Harlem Nocturne * Moonglow * A Night in Tunisia * One...

A fun book designed to introduce the beginning pianist to jazz techniques such as syncopation, swing, blues, and walking bass. Each unit comprises short exercises and studies, building up to a fun jazz piece in Pam Wedgwood's inimitable style. Cool syncopation, funky riffs, and...

The first of two Jazz Study books from the pen of John Kember, they are fantastic collections of studies and study pieces for the developing jazz pianist. Each book spans a host of jazz idioms from blues, trad and 'big band' to gospel, ballad...

This book explores the sounds, moods, and rhythms of the 21st Century. These 11 evocative and humorous pieces written in a variety of jazz styles are composed especially for the Grade 5-7 (Intermediate to Early Advanced) pianist. Includes one duet for fun with a...

The Jazz Book of Two LifetimesNEA Jazz Master saxophonist Dave Liebman and pianist Richie Beirach have enjoyed a fifty-year friendship on and off the bandstand. They've performed with Miles Davis, Elvin Jones, Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Freddie Hubbard, and their own bands. Ruminations and...

The Jazz Book of Two LifetimesNEA Jazz Master saxophonist Dave Liebman and pianist Richie Beirach have enjoyed a fifty-year friendship on and off the bandstand. They've performed with Miles Davis, Elvin Jones, Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Freddie Hubbard, and their own bands. Ruminations and...

Guitarist and composer Andrew York presents the ultimate guide to jazz for classical guitarists. The first two sections of this three-part book cover jazz harmony and chord/melody, focusing on comping, chord voicings, voice leading, and arranging for solo guitar. Part three looks at improvisation,...

The first comprehensive biography of the Swing Era's pioneering virtuoso drummer and bandleader William Henry "Chick" Webb (1905-39) was one of the first virtuoso drummers in jazz and an innovative bandleader dubbed the "Savoy King," who reigned at Harlem's world-famous Savoy Ballroom. Along with...

Cool syncopation, funky riffs and smooth, stylish tunes - from dynamic to nostalgic, Pam Wedgwood's series has it all. 'Really Easy Jazzin' About' is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles, tailor-made for the absolute beginner. So take a...

How do we define improvised music? What is the relationship of highly improvised performances to the work they are performances of? How do we decide what are the important parts of an improvised musical work? In Intents and Purposes, Eric Lewis uses a series...

In Hungary, jazz was at the forefront of heated debates sparked by the racialised tensions between national music traditions and newly emerging forms of popular culture that challenged the prevailing status quo within the cultural hierarchies of different historical eras. Drawing on an extensive,...

A No Depression Most Memorable Music Book of 2022 The acknowledged maestro of the pedal steel guitar, Buddy Emmons lent his unparalleled virtuosity to over five decades of hit recordings and set standards that remain the benchmark for musicians today. Steve Fishell's merger of...

Author and radio personality Stanley Péan is a jazz scholar who takes us seamlessly and knowledgeably through the history of the music, stopping at a number of high points along the way. He gets behind the scenes with anecdotes that tell much about the...

Winner of the 2023 Award for Excellence for Best Historical Research in Recorded Jazz from the Association for Recorded Sound Collections During the formative years of jazz (1890-1917), the Creoles of Color--as they were then called--played a significant role in the development of jazz...

Winner of the 2023 Award for Excellence for Best Historical Research in Recorded Jazz from the Association for Recorded Sound Collections During the formative years of jazz (1890-1917), the Creoles of Color--as they were then called--played a significant role in the development of jazz...

In The Williamsburg Avant-Garde Cisco Bradley chronicles the rise and fall of the underground music and art scene in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn between the late 1980s and the early 2010s. Drawing on interviews, archival collections, musical recordings, videos, photos, and other ephemera,...

In The Williamsburg Avant-Garde Cisco Bradley chronicles the rise and fall of the underground music and art scene in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn between the late 1980s and the early 2010s. Drawing on interviews, archival collections, musical recordings, videos, photos, and other ephemera,...

Many scholars have traced improvised music in Philadelphia back through ragtime to the prominent Black orchestras that played quadrilles and marches for high-society dances in the 19th century, with one of the most famous led by Philadelphian Francis Frank Johnson. The Black migrations from...

The Real Philadelphia Book, compiled by Jazz Bridge and editors David Dzubinski and Suzanne Cloud, is a collection of more than 200 original jazz and blues compositions. Arranged alphabetically by song title, the sheet music showcases work by generations of Philadelphia musicians. This volume,...

A new and accessible introduction to this exciting, controversial, and often misunderstood music, drawing on extensive research, close listening, and the author's experience as a performer.Author: Jeff SchwartzISBN-10: 1438490313ISBN-13: 9781438490311Publisher: State University of New York PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2022Pages: 166Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.91lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w...

In a piano factory tucked away in Richmond, Indiana, Gennett Records produced thousands of records featuring obscure musicians from hotel orchestras and backwoods fiddlers to the future icons of jazz, blues, country music, and rock 'n' roll. From 1916 to 1934, the company debuted...

(Easy Piano Songbook). This revised edition features a revised lineup of 20 favorites, including: All the Things You Are * Blue Rondo a la Turk * Body and Soul * Cheek to Cheek * Days of Wine and Roses * Here's That Rainy Day...

The Routledge Companion to Jazz and Gender identifies, defines, and interrogates the construct of gender in all forms of jazz, jazz culture, and education, shaping and transforming the conversation in response to changing cultural and societal norms across the globe. Such interrogation requires consideration...

Based on interviews, conversations, and observations drawn from extensive field research, Jazz in Contemporary China: Shifting Sounds, Rising Scenes explores the current developments and conditions of Chinese jazz. Negotiating socio-political, cultural, and spatial phenomena, the author provides unique insights for understanding China's modern history...

Based on interviews, conversations, and observations drawn from extensive field research, Jazz in Contemporary China: Shifting Sounds, Rising Scenes explores the current developments and conditions of Chinese jazz. Negotiating socio-political, cultural, and spatial phenomena, the author provides unique insights for understanding China's modern history...

A No Depression Most Memorable Music Book of 2022 The acknowledged maestro of the pedal steel guitar, Buddy Emmons lent his unparalleled virtuosity to over five decades of hit recordings and set standards that remain the benchmark for musicians today. Steve Fishell's merger of...

Ron Cart Solos, Book 2 includes 26 fantastic bass solos in bass clef from various recordings over Ron Carter's legendary career as a first-call bassist for many jazz greats. Titles: Autumn Leaves * Blue Daniel * Caminando * Bags Groove * Blue Monk *...

These hip, swinging etudes in the swing / bop style are a great source for blues and bebop licks Lennie Niehaus wrote these specifically to be played with the tracks from Jamey's Volume 42: Blues in All Keys. There is one complete solo (etude)...

This is your chance Take the techniques and theory you've learned from Volumes 1, 2, 3, 21, and 24 and apply them to a real playing situation on comfortable tunes. A great volume to use when making the transition from learning scales and chords...

Robert Vandall combines elements of jazz and blues in these highly popular works for one piano, six hands. Titles are Blue Threesome" and "In the Groove." Both titles are Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selections. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection."Author: Robert D. VandallISBN-10: 0757917321ISBN-13: 9780757917325Publisher: Alfred...

In 1957, New York photojournalist Jerry Dantzic spent time with the iconic singer Billie Holiday during a week-long run of performances at the Newark, New Jersey, nightclub Sugar Hill. The resulting images offer a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of Billie with her family, friends, and...

There are many unsung heroes among jazz musicians. This book profiles six of them who have served as performers, recording artists, bandleaders, and educators. They have faced challenges that include racial tension, gender bias, personal setbacks, the demands of studio work, and the grind...

Tenor saxophone maestro Jimmy Watts leads his talented band of bugs from the swing era into the uncharted maelstrom of Bebop. As he and his band mates claw their way to the top of the jazz world, they must fight the temptation to be...

Tenor saxophone maestro Jimmy Watts leads his talented band of bugs from the swing era into the uncharted maelstrom of Bebop. As he and his band mates claw their way to the top of the jazz world, they must fight the temptation to be...

See the joys, challenges, and exciting possibilities associated with jazz ensemble improvisation with Teaching Improv in Your Jazz Ensemble: A Complete Guide for Music Educators. Zachary B. Poulter presents scholarly research, professional performance techniques, and nuts-and-bolts rehearsal strategies, all of which will help teachers...

Our very latest Christmas play-along Includes 14 great Christmas classics with a jazz twist Rhythm Section: Steve Allee (p); Tyrone Wheeler (b); Jonathan Higgins (d). Titles: Frosty the Snowman * Here Comes Santa Claus * Up on the Housetop * Jingle Bell Rock *...

Scott Joplin's classic ragtime score, Pine Apple Rag, originally composed in 1908. Scott Joplin was an African-American composer and pianist. Joplin achieved fame for his ragtime compositions and was known as the "King of Ragtime". Classic Ragtime Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of...

A fantastic collection of Scott Joplin's classic ragtime compositions. Scott Joplin was an African-American composer and pianist. Joplin achieved fame for his pioneering ragtime compositions and was known as the "King of Ragtime". Classic Ragtime Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most...

Analyzes two groups of "musical novels" -- novels that take music as a model for their construction -- including jazz novels by Toni Morrison and Michael Ondaatje, and novels based on Bach's Goldberg Variations. What is a "musical novel"? This book defines the genre...

This is a journal tailored for any musician, looking for the tools needed to give themselves a better understanding of jazz improvisation. Help improve your playing with this journal todayAuthor: Daniel GarciaISBN-10: 1540571106ISBN-13: 9781540571106Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/21/2016Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 9.02h...

Check out samples from book: http: //osos.sweb.cz/preview-ukulele.pdf These patterns were used in musical style Boogie wogie. They were played by piano or double bass. When you listen to these patterns you will find that lot of them were transformed and came to rock, funky...

Jazz Italian Style explores a complex era in music history, when politics and popular culture collided with national identity and technology. When jazz arrived in Italy at the conclusion of World War I, it quickly became part of the local music culture. In Italy,...

In Experiencing Jazz: A Listener's Companion, writer, teacher, and renowned jazz drummer Michael Stephans offers a much-needed survey in the art of listening to and enjoying this dynamic, ever-changing art form. More than mere entertainment, jazz provides a pleasurable and sometimes dizzying listening experience...

Author: Debbie BurkeISBN-10: 1469134594ISBN-13: 9781469134598Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/19/2011Pages: 122Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.42lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d

Author: Kenneth M. O'GormanISBN-10: 1505414199ISBN-13: 9781505414196Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/06/2014Pages: 114Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.24d