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Six Essential Fingerings for the Jazz Guitarist by Jimmy Bruno	Jimmy Bruno gives a fine introduction followed by detailed explanations of the major scales, practice tips, dorian modes, mixolydian mode, natural minor scales, harmonic minor scales, melodic minor scales, and a conclusion. This book will connect with jazz guitarists with its direct and open approach to instruction. Educational and helpful, Jimmy Bruno has given guitarists something... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

1000 Keyboard Tips by Dreksler/Harle	1000 KEYBOARD TIPS by Dreksler & Harle is 263 pages of learning enjoyment for those interested in piano. The large paperback comes with a CD. This fine book is unusual in that it contains a learning structure which combines tutorial, songbook, dictionary, reference book, with exercises and protricks. This book includes approaches for the beginner... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

The Man Behind The Horn - A Biography of Leon Merian by Leon Merian with Bill Bridges	The book covers Mr.Merian's career as a Jazz musician and is also a fascinating and incredible insight into the American Jazz music scene from the 1930's through to the year 2000. Being one of America's premier trumpeters he has honed his skills by years of experience with the top bands and greatest singers of this era. He has performed with... (Biography)
Book Review by Roddy Lewis

Jazz Scales For Bass by Corey Christiansen & Jay Farmer	Corey Christiansen & Jay Farmer have produced a winning entry in bass instruction book publications, for this work is detailed and highly helpful to bass players. It contains a play-along CD that adds hands-on experience to the well-crafted book. I would point out that I learned new information on many topics with this fine book, among them, topics... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Essential Jazz Lines in the Style of Charlie Parker (guitar edition) by Corey Christiansen	Corey Christiansen has given guitarists a nice and enjoyable way to learn the essential jazz lines presented in the style of the great Charlie Parker. There is a play-along CD to accompany the instruction book, ESSENTIAL JAZZ LINES IN THE STYLE OF CHARLIE PARKER. The Turnarounds and Turnaround Vamp with Turnaround moving in fourths will prove... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Jazz Scales For Guitar by Corey Christiansen	Learning jazz scales for guitars has now become easy and fun with Corey Christiansen's book, JAZZ SCALES FOR GUITAR. 80 pages of learning enjoyment with play-along CD! Bebop Scales are covered as are other important scales. The explanations are clear. This book is highly recommended for its clarity and ease of learning. Nicely... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Solo Jazz Guitar Method by Barry Greene	Whether a beginning guitarist, or one who has more advanced training, the instruction book SOLO JAZZ GUITAR METHOD by Barry Greene will prove to be a helpful and invaluable learning experience. With 50 examples, the guitarist learns tricks and techniques concerning diatonic substitution, quartal voicings, slash chord harmony, among other topics. Guitarists will enjoy this entertaining book.... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

101 Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar Licks by Alan deMause	What a treat is in store for those seeking to learn now to play fingerstyle jazz guitar licks when they get hold of a copy of Alan deMause's new book, 101 FINGERSTYLE JAZZ GUITAR LICKS. This paperback comes with a play-along CD to make the learning experience interesting and enjoyable. Licks are what make for some... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Jammin' the Blues (series) by Frank Vignola	Frank Vignola explains through his series the ways to play guitar blues, and he is highly successful with his teaching techniques as each book with its play-along CD is entertaining as well as educational. Volume 1 gives a solid introduction to blues through examples, and combined with Volume 2 and Volume 3, the guitarist will have a working... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Essential Jazz Lines in the Style of Wes Montgomery by Corey Christiansen	Corey Christiansen's fine work, ESSENTIAL JAZZ LINES IN THE STYLE OF WES MONTGOMERY, impressed me with its straight-forward approach, excellent examples, and hands-on learning experience. The play-along CD further compliments this book. As most jazz listeners know, Wes Montgomery was a master of developing guitar solos that soared with melody and rhythm. This book reveals... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Essential Jazz Lines in the Style of Charlie Parker by Corey Christiansen	Written for the bass clef edition, this book of instruction is suggested for upright bass, trombone, bass guitar, and cello. Note: Cello students will find this an enjoyment on their instruments, and fun to experiment with. Corey Christiansen's book, ESSENTIAL JAZZ LINES IN THE STYLE OF CHARLIE PARKER, covers guide tones, bebop scales, chord material, and... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Rhythm Changes (series) by Frank Vignola	For jazz guitarists wanting to learn the techniques of strong starts, strong endings, and middle notes for lines, this series of fine books will prove invaluable to both beginning and the more experience guitar performer. The CD that comes with each book is extremely helpful. Volume 1 covers the basics of C and B flat, and... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Jazz Structures for the New Millennium by Joe Diorio	JAZZ STRUCTURES FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM by Joe Diorio is an enjoyable way to learn and expand improvising methods for the guitarist. On page 21 is examined II - V - I followed by a detailed look at Cmaj7flat5 lines in & out. The book is designed as part of The Right Brain Guitarist Series, and it... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Walking Jazz Lines for Bass by Jay Hungerford	Jay Hungerford plays a 1964 Fender Jazz Bass, a Yamaha BB5000A 5-string, a Yamaha Silent bass, and one of the early John Juzek bass instruments. His most recent CD is "The Keys to the City." What makes this book by Hungerford a standout is the features it gives to help the reader, including a section on... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Time for the Future: Polyrhythm in Harmony by Bret Willmott	Bret Willmott has put together one of the best, interesting and most detailed, easy to read, and helpful guides to the study of polyrhythm in harmony with his 240 page book, TIME FOR THE FUTURE. For instance, examine page 34 concerning strong shuffle grooves, or the section on polymeters over 3/4 on pages 126 - 127. ... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

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

Essential Jazz Lines in the Style of John Coltrane (series) by Corey Christiansen and Kim Bock	Corey Christiansen and Kim Bock have created a winning entry with their series of music instruction concerning the style of John Coltrane. Each book lays flat or sits on a music stand, and each book comes with a play-along CD. The series contains the C instruments edition for piano, flute, violin, vibes; the guitar edition; the... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

How To Play Harmonica Instantly by Marcos	Internationally-known recording harmonica artist Marcos has crafted an excellent introduction to the harmonica. Available is the book for instruction, a cassette, a video, and a harmonica. The book and video work well together, and you can watch and read and learn at the same time. If you want to learn to play the harmonica, this is... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Essential Jazz Lines in the Style of Joe Pass by Corey Christiansen	Corey Christiansen has created a tribute and a learning adventure in his excellent ESSENTIAL JAZZ LINES IN THE STYLE OF JOE PASS. For the guitarist seeking to learn how Joe Pass did many of his intricate and intimate playing techniques, this 40 page book with a play-along CD is just the thing to have! The CD... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Perry Robinson: The Traveler by Perry Robinson & Florence Wetzel	Born on September 17, 1938, Perry Robinson became a living legend with his performances on jazz clarinet, and his autobiography PERRY ROBINSON: THE TRAVELER covers his remarkable career which spans over 40 years. Co-authored with Florence Wetzel, this book is a delight to read. It contains many photographs in its 413 pages. Included are Michael Fitzgerald's... (Autobiography)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

The All-Jazz Real Book by Chuck Sher	Chuck Sher deserves congratulations on putting together THE ALL-JAZZ REAL BOOK, for it is a great item to have for reference and playing, something all jazz musicians will cherish. It represents a lot of hard work and thought from one of the most innovative jazz music publishers in the businss. Any person who purchases this fine... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Inside the Brazilian Rhythm Section by Nelson Faria & Cliff Korman	Congratulations to Sher Music Company and the authors, Nelson Faria and Cliff Korman, for creating the first book which enables individual instruments to play along and interact with a Brazilian rhythm section in ways that entertain as well as educate. Including 2 excellent play-along CDs, this will be both a fun listening and reading experience. The book... (Non-Fiction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Metaphors for the Musician: Perspectives from a Jazz Pianist by Randy Halberstadt	Randy Halberstadt has put everything needed into his well-crafted reference work, METAPHORS FOR THE MUSICIAN: PERSPECTIVES FROM A JAZZ PIANIST, plus some! It is the type of book that has humor as it instructs, and there is a genuine sharing between writer and reader. Available for performances and clinics, the book lists the following places to... (Non-Fiction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

The Abyss of Jazz by Richard V. Duffy	THE ABYSS OF JAZZ by Richard V. Duffy is a fine contemporary analysis of jazz. Well-written and entertaining, this nonfiction work will hold your interest from beginning to end. There are 20 chapters in this fine book, plus a summary. A close look at the titles of each chapter reveals the topic, such as "Philosophy... (Non-Fiction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

As Though I Had Wings by Chet Baker	Discovered after Chet Baker's death, this hand-written memoir of his life is a remarkable look at the trumpet legend's life. This is the lost memoir of Chet Baker. Chet Baker has a nice writing style, and his attention to detail is excellent. Born at Yale, Oklahoma on December 23, 1929, the memoir reveals Baker's growing up,... (Biography)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

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