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Bucky Pizzarelli: Master Jazz Guitar Solo Collection by Transcribed by Eddie Decker, Jerry Sims & Richard Maxwell	For Bucky Pizzarelli fans, this solo collection with two play-along CDs is an excellent investment. The selections are transcribed by Eddie Decker, Jerry Sims, and Richard Maxwell. The CD work is excellent. CD #1 contains 16 songs. CD #2 contains 14 songs. Among the many songs in this spiral-bound collection are: "All... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Bucky Pizzarelli: A Life in Music by Terrence M. Ripmaster	BUCKY PIZZARELLI: A LIFE IN MUSIC is a wonderfully written, indepth analysis of one of America's great jazz guitarists. Terrence Ripmaster has put together a well-written and entertaining biography that is both educational as well as entertaining. Also included in this fine biography is a selection of Bucky Pizzarelli's paintings. The biography contains many photographs and an excellent... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

But Beautiful - A Book about Jazz by Geoff Dyer	But Beautiful is both ingenious and a brilliantly written book. Dyer sets the stage for each musician, we can decipher each note played by Theolonious Monk, Lester Young, Bud Powell, Art pepper, Ben Webster, Chef baker and Charles Mingus. We visualized the crowded nightclubs; we hear the tingling of glasses and the chatter of the patrons. The men who made jazz are at their... (Non-Fiction)
Book Review by Beatrice Richardson

Castles Made of Sound: The Story of Gil Evans by Larry Hicock	Gil Evans (1912-1988) was born Ivan Green. Following his nomadic mother, he ended up in California. In 1927 he bought his first Louis Armstrong record and, with a friend, went to San Francisco to see Duke Ellington�s orchestra. Without formal musical training, he picked up on music as a natural, co-leading a ten-piece local dance band. He hired trumpeter... (Biography)
Book Review by Terence M. Ripmaster

Chasing the Devil's Tail by David Fulmer	What impressed me most about the novel, CHASING THE DEVIL'S TAIL, is the superb characterizations. If you read my review of Danny Barker's BUDDY BOLDEN AND THE LAST DAYS OF STORYVILLE published at jazzreview.com, you will find this novel as memorable, and enjoyable reading as well. David Fulmer has created a fine novel and this is his first... (Fiction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Chet Atkins & Jerry Reed In Concert At The Bottom Line on June 22, 1992 by Chet Atkins & Jerry Reed	Jazz guitarists and all audiences will find this an exceptional viewing journey when they discover this memorable DVD of Chet Atkins & Jerry Reed performing live together at The Bottom Line. These two guitar giants know everything there is to know about guitar stylings, and this DVD showcases their great talents. 83:30 minutes running time allows... (Autobiography)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Chords Galore by Jack Petersen	Jack Petersen gives the jazz guitarist some fine material to study and utilize in his book, CHORDS GALORE. This is a systematic approach to voicing chords on guitar. There are eight chapters in this book. Chapter One deals with chords and chord forms, and chord voicings. Chapter Two deals with 5th string, and raised... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Christmas Carols For Recorder by Franz Zeidler	For the jazz musician seeking to further her or his skills on the recorder instrument, this collection of holiday favorites for Christmas will be educational as well as entertaining. It is compact, easy to read, and has good material to perform. Among the 23 songs are found "From Heave Above," "Ring Christmas Bells," "Hark! The Hearld Angels Sing,"... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

City of Gabriels: The History of Jazz in St. Louis, 1895 - 1973 by Dennis Owsley	City of Gabriels reveals the wonders that make up the jazz history of St. Louis, Missouri from the years 1895 to 1973. The book contains a fine foreword by Clark Terry. The book is published in collaboration between Reddy Press, and the Sheldon Concert Hall and the Sheldon Art Galleries at St. Louis, Missouri. Dennis C. Owsley is an engaging... (Non-Fiction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Classic Concerts of the 1970s: The Encores Continue by Mark E. Lawhon	Mark E. Lawhon has a winner with his collection of great rock and jazz giants of the 1970s. The photographs are visual treats,and the imagery superb. The text is well-conceived and fascinating reading. There is a foreword by Daniel Trifan, Ph.D. who is the former bass player for Blood, Sweat & Tears. There are... (Non-Fiction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Cole Porter by William McBrien	Cole Porter remains one of the most enduring of American composers, his lyrics & music timeless and memorable. William McBrien gives an honest, straight-forward look at the complicated man who gave the world so many beautiful songs. Cole Albert Porter was born in Peru, Indiana and composed his first song at age ten. He attended Yale... (Biography)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Come Together: The Official John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Guide by Mark Garvey	In Mark Garvey�s book Come Together: The Official John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Guide Music And Video, the award winning author goes behind the scenes of the Lennon Bus (www.Lennonbus.org) putting into perspective how the bus works to educate students from elementary school to college level about writing songs, the equipment they can use to record their songs, the... (Non-Fiction)
Book Review by Susan Frances

Comping Styles For Bass by Bruce Arnold	Bruce Arnold's COMPING STYLES FOR BASS with guitar parts included and play-along CD is a nice learning experience. The guitarist will enjoy the various songs for performance and practice. These songs are presented in the form of blues and changes. Examples are C minor Blues, A minor blues, B major blues, G major blues, A Rhythm... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Comping Styles For Guitar by Bruce Arnold	COMPING STYLES FOR GUITAR by Bruce Arnold is a great instruction book for learning comping styles for guitar. Spiral-bound with a play-along CD, it is an enjoyable learning experience. Guitarists will appreciate the approach of this book. The foreward is concise and well-written. Then come the remarkable workout styles: C minor Blues, B minor... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Comping the Blues by Frank Vignola	Frank Vignola brings to the guitarist comping etudes which use a stabbing-like chord style approach. Each page contains ideas that will encourage the guitarist to stretch his or her imagination. Frank Vignola is an excellent instructor and his instruction book reflects that. Congratulations to Frank Vignola on explaining in a clearly illustrated manner what could otherwise be... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Complete Book of Improvisations, Fills & Chord Progressions by Gail Smith	Gail Smith carefully gives instructions and details on teaching improvisations, fills, and chord progressions in her instruction book. This is an indepth book and is complete in all aspects. The book is arranged in a manner which allows experimentation. There are 18 chapters in this book. Each chapter has three or more parts including... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Complete Book of Modulations For The Pianist by Gail Smith	Gail Smith's COMPLETE BOOK OF MODULATIONS FOR THE PIANIST gives every major key to every major key, every major key to every minor key, every minor key to every minor key, and every minor key to every major key. A lot of work and polish went into creating this reference work, and Gail Smith deserves congratulations on a... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Complete Jazz Styles (series) by Randy Hunter	Randy Hunter has given the jazz audience some interesting and creatively helpful spiral bound music instruction books which will aid in performing various instruments. Each book comes with a play along CD There are two books for review here, one for Tenor Sax, and one for Alto/Bart Sax. Each book contains well-crafted introductory etudes in jazz comprehension. This is Book... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Complete Jazz Styles for Alto / Baritone Saxophone, Book One by Randy Hunter	COMPLETE JAZZ STYLES is an introductory group of etude studies in jazz comprehension. The book comes with a play-along CD. This is a concise collection. It has several catchy tunes for study, and review! This is Book One in the series and is an enjoyable learning experience. Designed for instruction with alto/baritone... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Complete Jazz Styles, Duets, Book 1: Trumpet by Randy Hunter	This nice spiralbound paperback is an educational and entertaining look at duets. For the trumpet, there is much on-hands work with the intricate songs and approaches. There are ten songs. Among them are found "The Blueskeeper," "One Night Only," "Twilight," and "Under The Rug." A play-along CD is included. At the conclusion is found... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Complete Jerry Hahn Method For Jazz Guitar by Jerry Hahn	Jerry Hahn's gift for teaching comes across well in his new book of instruction. This is for jazz guitarists, and those wanting to become jazz guitarists! Nearly every page offers a different approach. Every page offers something new to learn. Among the many topics covered are blues scales and patterns, alternating picking, improvisation,... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Complete Joe Pass by Joe Pass	Corey Christian, Senior Music Editor at Mel Bay Publications, has come up with a fine book in COMPLETE JOE PASS. It is part of the Mel Bay Guitar Master Series. If you have ever wanted to play like Joe Pass, this is definitely the book to own! There are 5 parts to this fine book, and... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Cortijo's Wake (El entierro de Cortijo) by Edgardo Rodriquez Julia	This is a well-written account of the funeral of Rafael Cortijo (1928 - 1982). Cortijo was a master of percussion and one of the most beloved interpreters of Nuyorican salsa music. He had a tremendous influence on fellow Puerto Rico musicians and in the United States. Translated and with an informative introduction by Juan Flores, the... (Biography)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Cuban Fire: The Story of Salsa and Latin Jazz by Isabelle Leymarie	For any person seeking an indepth understanding of the effect of Cuban music in jazz, one of the best places to discover that information is in the well-written book, CUBAN FIRE. This is the type of reference book that is both enjoyable and educational. CUBAN FIRE is an excellent selection to give as a gift, or to... (Non-Fiction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Cuban Music From A To Z by Helio Orovio	Readers and the jazz listening audience who enjoy Cuban music will want to own a copy of CUBAN MUSIC FROM A TO Z. For reading pleasure alone, this is a remarkable reference text with 1300 entries and 150 illustrations. This book is an essential reference guide. Entries span from Abakua music to Eddy Zervigon. Helio Orovio... (Other)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

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