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Brazilian Jazz Guitar by Arranged by Mike Christiansen and John Zaradin
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BRAZILIAN JAZZ GUITAR will appeal to a wide range of guitarists, and its innovative CD adds to its importance as an item featuring Brazilian music. It is arranged by Mike Christiansen and John Zaradin, both well-known and respected individuals in the jazz world. The book contains chord solo and comping etude for each song. Lead sheets...
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Jazz Guitar Standards: Chord melody Solos by Various Arrangers
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If you are looking for something entertaining and enjoyable, JAZZ GUITAR STANDARDS: CHORD MELODY SOLOS is a collection for guitar that you will not want to miss owning! Arranged by various individuals, each song has a special appeal. Among the many arrangers are Ron Berman, Corey Chistiansen, Barry Green, Sid Jacobs, Ken Karsh, Jack Wilkins, to name...
(Musical Instruction)
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Oklahoma Route 66 Music Guide by George O. Carney & Hugh W. Foley, Jr.
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OKLAHOMA ROUTE 66 MUSIC GUIDE is a collection of places and persons involved in music, and one fascinating read! Filled with accurate facts, photographs, and comments, this book will find a home with music lovers! An example is the listing for Oklahoma City, population & historical data, musician Jimmy Rushing, and a concise jazz history of...
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Rhythm Science by Paul D. Miller, aka DJ Spooky, that Subliminal Kid.
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RHYTHM SCIENCE is a book. Yet, it takes on a life of its own and behaves like a performance. The design of Miller’s book works on visual, aural and tactile levels. The text challenges cognition, recognition, focus, and comprehension. The accompanying CD brings to us the sounds that indicate his writings.
The subject of Miller’s book is popular culture, although...
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| Book Review by Lyn Horton |
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The Art of Picking by Jimmy Bruno
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For those who like good jazz guitar, the name of Jimmy Bruno comes to mind. In THE ART OF PICKING, Jimmy Bruno shares private lessons with the jazz audience. There are eight parts to this paperback which sits nicely on a music stand. The lively introduction is followed by "The Strokes," "Arpeggios," "Typical Be-Bop Phrases,"...
(Musical Instruction)
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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A Concise History of Jazz by John Robert Brown
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A CONCISE HISTORY OF JAZZ by John Robert Brown is precisely that, and an enjoyable tour of the world of jazz. There are photographs. For a nice, reliable guide to jazz, as a gift or for yourself, you will find this concise 228 page book fits the requirements! There is much information herein to satisfy the curious....
(Non-Fiction)
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Who's Who of British Jazz by John Chilton
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John Chilton has done a fine service for jazz readers everywhere with his well-written reference guide to who is who in British jazz. The entries are concise and highly interesting. For instance, turn to page 180, find the entry on British pianist 'Chris' Christopher Holmes, and you will find his background, development as an important pianist,...
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Oklahoma Music Guide: Biographies, Big Hits & Annual Events by George O. Carney and Hugh W. Foley, Jr.
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Congratulations to the fine writing talents of George O. Carney and Hugh W. Foley, Jr. for their massive and successful effort to capture the sound of Oklahoma music, and its jazz roots. The biographies are concise, accurate, and enjoyable reading. For instance, turn to the entry on jazz trumpeter great Chet Baker and learn what made him...
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Jazz Modernism From Ellington and Armstrong to Matisse and Joyce by Alfred Appel, Jr.
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Winner of the ASCAP Deems Taylor Award for best book on Popular Music of 2003, Alfred Appel gives the readers a find journey of reading enjoyment with his JAZZ MODERNISM. This well-illustrated book gives many remarkable insights into cultural history and the influence of jazz. The photographs and text are excellent. There are four sections to...
(Non-Fiction)
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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The Other Side of Nowhere: Jazz, Improvisation, and Communities in Dialogue by Daniel Fischlin and Ajay Heble, editors
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This edited collection will give the reader many hours of fine reading enjoyment concerning the art of jazz improvisation! In addition to the introduction by the editors, there are many indepth articles. Among the many engaging and interesting articles are "A Composition on Improvisation" by Michael Snow, "Harmonic Anatomy: Women in Improvisation" by Pauline Oliveros, "Improvised...
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Hello, Hello Brazil: Popular Music in the Making of Modern Brazil by Bryan McCann
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Readers will like HELLO, HELLO BRAZIL for a variety of reasons. Bryan McCann is a gifted writer, his style straight-ahead and smooth to the eye, and his insights are accurate. The author's introduction sets the tone for analysis, and will capture the reader's attention immediately. The chapters accurately hit home on their topics, and nothing...
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Cuban Music From A To Z by Helio Orovio
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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...
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Jazz Guitar Standards by Mel Bay & Warner Brothers
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This spiral bound paperback is a welcome addition for those who enjoy collections of the old standards. It has everything to make for an enjoyable session at home or in public for the avid jazz guitarist. The book is a complete approach to playing the tunes with lead sheet, chord melody solo, comping backup, and single-line...
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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L'Esprit Manouche: A Comprehensive Study of Gypsy Jazz Guitar by Romane & Derek Sebastian
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Romane and Derek Sebastian have put together a fine collection which is an excellent comprehensive study of gypsy jazz guitar. It is a book to be savored, and enjoyed. Complete with a play-along CD, the book contains illustrations and photographs. The English translation is by Vincent Michael. The glossary and introduction are followed...
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Sonny Rollins: The Cutting Edge by Richard Palmer
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Richard Palmer's biography of Sonny Rollins is a well-written, indepth look at one of the jazz greats. This fine book gives the reader a fascinating and accurate look at the saxophone master. It reveals the life of Rollins, and his music. There are also transcriptions of three Rollins solos included in the book. Photos and...
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Artie Shaw: His Life and Music by John White
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John White's biography of Artie Shaw will amaze you with this jazz legend's life and times and music, an indepth look at what Shaw did and created with his music. There is only one Artie Shaw when it comes to the clarinet, and at this point in time, no other performer has come close to approaching his techniques....
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Mel Bay's Private Lessons Series (12 books with CDs) by Various Authors
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Mel Bay's Private Lessons Series contains 12 excellent learning books with play-along CDs, each aimed at the jazz guitarist. Each book contains 37 or more pages and has a CD. Mel Bay Publications has done a remarkable thing in putting together this series, and each book will have definite appeal to guitarists! Books can be...
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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An Evening With Scott Hamilton & Friends featuring special guest Michael Feinste by Various Artists
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For those who enjoy ice skating and jazz, this DVD is a firstrate journey featuring Scott Hamilton and Michael Feinstein, and others. Darlene Love, sixties pop singer (she had such hits as "He's A Rebel," and "Da Doo Ron Ron") also appears. What sets this DVD apart from the many is its concentration on quality showmanship, and...
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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World of Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar (DVD) by Various Performers
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This entertaining DVD is in color and contains 77 minutes of memorable jazz guitar performances by contemporary solo fingerstyle jazz guitarists. The guitarists are superb, and their selections are memorable. There are five guitarists on this DVD. Martin Taylor performs "My Funny Valentine," Tommy Crook performs "All The Things You Are" and "Wave." Jim...
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Comping Styles For Bass by Bruce Arnold
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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...
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle by Grey Larsen
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Congratulations to Grey Larsen for creating a classic study and guide to playing the Irish flute and tin whistle. This is the essential guide, and a perfectly crafted book of instruction for learning the instruments. The large paperback comes with two play-along CDs. Grey Larsen is a fine writer and performer, and his love for...
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Melodic Studies & Compositions for Guitar by Fred Hamilton
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Fred Hamilton has created a remarkable learning tool with his MELODIC STUDIES & COMPOSITIONS FOR GUITAR. This is a fine instruction book, spiral-bound, ready for use and applications. Followed by the interesting introduction, part one details horizontal studies. Part two details positions studies and part three details extended compositions. Appendix one discusses the basics...
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Comping Styles For Guitar by Bruce Arnold
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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...
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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One Guitar, Many Styles by Jon Finn
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ONE GUITAR, MANY STYLES is an intricate look at solo pieces presented in a variety of styles for electric guitar. Complete with a play-along CD, the book provides valuable instruction. The sections on picks and fingers, two-handed tapping, and notation, are among the many items covered. The songs are great guitar learning experiences, such as...
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Improvisational Techniques by Jay Umble
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If you are a guitarist, and if you like jazz, IMPROVISATIONAL TECHNIQUES is a book you will want to have in your home library, and one you should request your Public Library to have for its library patrons. The book comes with a play-along CD which further enhances the written material. There is much to learn from...
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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