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Modern Jazz Guitar Styles by Andre Bush
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Andre Bush has crafted a fine instruction guide with his MODERN JAZZ GUITAR STYLES, complete with an enjoyable CD play-along. Following the introduction, there are sections on scales, chords, rhythm, effects, and related interest topics. You won't be disappointed with this fine instruction collection! The section on rhythm is filled with material that is both...
(Musical Instruction)
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Inside/Outside: Original Play-Along Modern Jazz Guitar Solos by Vic Juris
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Those who know the work of Vic Juris will embrace his latest book, INSIDE/OUTSIDE. It is all about modern jazz guitar solo work, and entertaining. The instruction is in the actual playing and performance of the songs in this original collection. Take for instance, the song "So Sensitive," on page 48. The guitarist learns the...
(Musical Instruction)
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Jazz Guitar Ensembles, Levels 1,2,3 by Chris Buzzzelli and others
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Jazz Guitar Ensembles is a series, and there are three books, each a different level of instruction. The authors of the series are Chris Buzzelli, Dave Frackenpohl, Barry Greene, Adrian Ingram, and Steve Schenkel. Each level of instruction is indepth, hands-on, and a memorable way to learn through actual performance. This is definitely something that...
(Musical Instruction)
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Jazz Women: Conversations With Twenty-One Musicians by Wayne Enstice & Janis Stockhouse
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Congratulations to the authors for bringing this fine collection of interviews together under one cover! The dialog sparkles, and each of these 21 jazz women interviews reveals the uniqueness of the woman being interviewed. Among the many brilliant lady jazz artists are found Regina Carter, Shirley Horn, Diana Krall, Abbey Lincoln, Maria Schneider, Marian McPartland, and...
(Non-Fiction)
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Classic Concerts of the 1970s: The Encores Continue by Mark E. Lawhon
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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)
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Talk Jazz Guitar by Roni Ben-Hur
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TALK JAZZ GUITAR is a fine musical instruction book by guitarist Roni Ben-Hur. There is also a play-along CD included. The fingerings and fret-board diagrams included in the collection are superb. This is a comprehensive collection of BeBop studies for the guitarist interested in jazz. Among the ten chapters are half-step rules and...
(Musical Instruction)
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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The Blues Scales: Essential Tools For jazz Improvisation For All Instruments by Dan Greenblatt
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Dan Greenblatt has a winner with his book, THE BLUES SCALES. It will have a wide appeal to people interested in jazz, and performing jazz. Written as an essential guide, the tools for jazz improvisation for all instruments are helpful. Clearly written, the book has a nice, comfortable feel for straight-ahead instruction. The...
(Musical Instruction)
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Complete Jazz Styles for Alto / Baritone Saxophone, Book One by Randy Hunter
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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)
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Jazz Expose: The New York Jazz Museum And The Power Struggle That Destroyed It by Howard E. Fischer
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Howard Fischer was the founder and executive director of The N.Y. Jazz Museum from 1977 until its ultimate demise in 1987. Jack Bradley, a writer and photographer, was also instrumental in its inception and among others its eventual death. A problem that permeates the jazz milieu to this day.
This book will satisfy both the cognoscenti and the fan...
(Non-Fiction)
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| Book Review by John Gilbert |
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Fifties Jazz Talk: An Oral Retrospective by Gordon Jack
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Gordon Jack doesn't claim to have written a comprehensive oral history of '50'sjazz. His selections are skewed toward musicians who emerged mostly in California. Nevertheless, the near-absence of African-American artists in this otherwise excellent book is truly puzzling (of thirty artists interviewed, drummers Dave Bailey and Chico Hamilton are the only African-Americans). Their contributions manage to suffuse...
(Non-Fiction)
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| Book Review by Bob Jacobson |
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Beginning Fiddle Solos by Stacy Phillips
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For the jazz violinist, this is a fiddler's delight. It comes with an exciting CD to play-along with. Stacy Phillips has put together a remarkable collection of tunes and fine instruction that will benefit any player interested in this area. There are photos of important fiddlers including one of the great trumpet player and violinist, Ray...
(Musical Instruction)
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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The American Fiddle Method, Vols. 1 and 2 by Brian Wicklund
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For the jazz fan and jazz violinist, these two books will be a delight. There is much to learn from the teaching of Brian Wicklund, and these two volumes are remarkable. Volume 1 and Volume 2 cover indepth the fiddle techniques. The tunes are enjoyable, and each tune is selected for its learning steps. ...
(Musical Instruction)
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Getting Into Gypsy Jazz Guitar by Stephane Wrembel
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Stephane Wrembel has a winner with GETTING INTO GYPSY JAZZ GUITAR. The book comes with a play-along CD. Written in English, French, and German, the scales and studies will educate as well as entertain. This book will have a wide appeal to those wishing to master Gypsy guitar techniques. Well-constructed and well-written. A nice guide...
(Musical Instruction)
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Jazz Guitar Technique by Andrew Green
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JAZZ GUITAR TECHNIQUE by Andrew Green is a firstrate guide to breaking skill barriers and becoming proficient at techniques. Well-written, the examples are excellent. The book contains introduction, basics, a brilliant section of cross-string studies, triads, complex rhythms, advanced studies, an indepth look at phrasing which includes both phrasing exercises and accenting exercises, and other items of...
(Musical Instruction)
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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Jazz Guitar Structures by Andrew Green
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Andrew Green has crafted a fine instruction book for guitar with his JAZZ GUITAR STRUCTURES. The book covers minor 7 arpeggios, major triad +2, minor tetrachords, and structures. The appealing CD accompanying the text corresponds to the page listings in the text. It features the musical performances of Andrew Green on guitar, Richard Bennet on piano,...
(Musical Instruction)
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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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...
(Musical Instruction)
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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...
(Non-Fiction)
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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,...
(Non-Fiction)
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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...
(Non-Fiction)
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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...
(Non-Fiction)
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| Book Review by Lee Prosser |
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