Jazz Book Reviews @ jazz review.com

Jazz Book / Video Reviews Sort List By: Book Title Page [rew] [prev] 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 [next] [ff]
Killer ii - Vs: Unlocking Jazz Improvisation by Corey Christiansen	For those who are interested in and enjoy the guitar instruction books of Corey Christiansen, this handy reference will be a valuable addition to the guitarist's home library. Covering transposing key work, the examples are clearly illustrated for a hands-on approach. Get this one! The section on long ii-V lines will intrigue all guitar... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Intro to Jazz Lines by Corey Christiansen	Corey Christiansen has put together an exciting compact collection serving as an introduction to jazz lines. It would be well worth your time to purchase this paperback and have it on hand as a practice reference. The guitar material covered is accurate and enjoyable. Check out the section on enclosures. Enclosing is a form... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Legends of Jazz Guitar, Volume One (DVD video) by Wes Montgomery, Barney Kessel, Herb Ellis, Joe Pass	Legends of Jazz Guitar, Volume One is a fine look on DVD video of some of the finest American jazz guitarists. Many artists with many songs. Barney Kessel performs "Basie's Blues," Herb Ellis performs "Sweet Georgia Brown," Wes Montgomery performs "Yesterdays," among others. Wes Montgomery in Belgium is also included on this DVD. A fine... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Legends of Jazz Guitar, Volume Two (DVD video) by Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, Barney Kessel, Charlie Byrd, Grant Green	LEGENDS OF JAZZ GUITAR, VOLUME TWO is a 60 minute DVD video that has some of the nicest jazz guitar work around. It is a visual treat. There are 10 selections on the DVD video. Among them is a Kessel/Burrell/Green performance of "Blue Mist," Wes Montgomery performing "'Round Midnight," "Kenny Burrell performing "My Ship," Charlie Byrd performing "Isn't... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Legends of Jazz Guitar, Volume Three (DVD video) by Jim Hall, Tal Farlow, Pat Martino, Herb Ellis, Charlie Byrd, Barney Kessel	This 63 minute DVD video has some fine jazz guitar performances. The jazz listening audience will find much pleasure and enjoyment watching this collection. There are 9 selections. Among the songs are found Jim Hall performing "I'm Getting Sentimental Over," Barney Kessel performing a medley which includes "Manha De Carnaval and Samba De Orfeu," a great... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

The Genius of Joe Pass by Joe Pass	115 minutes of pure jazz guitar energy is what THE GENIUS OF JOE PASS is about! There are 20 tracks on this collection. Among the many songs are found "The Song Is You," "Blues In G," one of the finest innovative interpretations around of "What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life," "Satin Doll," "Misty," "All... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

The Guitar by Nick Freeth and Charles Alexander	If you like guitar, you will like this book. If you like jazz guitar, you will definitely like this book. THE GUITAR is a natural candidate to have placed in your local public library and for your home library as well. THE GUITAR is greatly illustrated with photographs and contains chapters and index. Both acoustic... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Deluxe Tinwhistle Songbook by Patrick Conway	Many jazz musicians have taken note of the recorder and tinwhistle in jazz and world music performances. This DELUXE TINWHISTLE SONGBOOK gives the musician an opportunity to learn tinwhistle songs and to learn the instrument. Detailed information on how to play the instrument is given. There are over 50 songs in the book, and each will bring... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

You Can Teach Yourself Tinwhistle by Mizzy McCaskill & Dona Gilliam	YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF TINWHISTLE was an enjoyable experiment for me, and I learned definitely what I needed to know in playing this small, lovely instrument. As most jazz musicians are now aware of its presence in jazz, the tinwhistle like the recorder is becoming more popular. I found the instruction easy and enjoyable learning. There are... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Razzamajazz Recorder, Book 1 by Sarah Watts	RAZZAMAJAZZ RECORDER, BOOK 1 is going to delight jazz musicians with its lively tunes and play-along CD. Each song is written for recorder and piano. Knowledge of the recorder is helpful. Such songs as "Two At Twilight, "Jazzamatazz," "Mellow Out," "5 Jive!," are among the tunes, and each song is an innovative composition from the composer,... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Razzamajazz Recorder, Book 2 by Sarah Watts	RAZZAMAJAZZ RECORDER, BOOK 2 is for jazz recorder performances and has a jazzy piano part. Sarah Watts has once again given us a fine musical experience, and the book is perfect for those wanting to learn jazz recorder songs. Knowledge of the recorder instrument is helpful. The play-along CD will be invaluable as you explore this... (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

Tinwhistle for Beginners by Donna Gilliam & Mizzy McCaskill	TINWHISTLE FOR BEGINNERS is a quick way for jazz musicians to learn how to play the lovely little instrument and add it to their performances. This book is a good introduction. History, fingering chart, first notes, tonguing exercise, positions, and musical facts will intrigue the reader as she or he learns the instrument. A good learning... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Wes Montgomery, 1965 (VHS Video) by Wes Montgomery	WES MONTGOMERY 1965 is a rarity. This VHS video reveals the playing and performance genius of one of the greatest jazz guitarists America produced, and it captures the essence of the man in action. Wes Montgomery's guitar music is timeless and he continues to be popular decades after his death. This recording took place during 1965 in... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

The Holiday Gig Book by Mark Johnstone	Mark Johnstone's THE HOLIDAY GIG BOOK is a nice collection of guitar music which will appeal to all jazz musicians interested in fingerstyle guitar and classical. There are many songs in this book, and this collection has wide appeal. As a solo collection, this collection has much to offer the guitarist. There are over 75 songs in... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Mel Bay's Complete Traditional Holiday Season Fake Book by Frank Levin	Frank Levin has put together a grand collection in his holiday season fake book, and it is an invaluable reference for musicians. It has sections on various topics including how the fake book is organized for easy reference and performance, song texts, lead sheets, instructions for the novice arranger, and other topics. Also included are sections on... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

English Carols for Piano Solo by Gail Smith	Jazz pianists will find Gail Smith's ENGLISH CAROLS FOR PIANO SOLO an enjoyable musical outing, and the songs are enjoyable for various piano stylings. 54 pages with illustrations from the era of Victorian and Edwardian England. There are 25 songs in this collection. Among them are found such holiday gems as "Deck the Halls," "The Boar's Head... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

The Complete Laurindo Almeida Anthology of Guitar Solos by Ron Purcell (Editor)	Edited by Ron Purcell, THE COMPLETE LAURINDO ALMEIDA ANTHOLOGY OF GUITAR SOLOS is an enjoyable musical outing, filled with great guitar solos and precise fingering data. It is the type of book that would make a nice gift for any guitarist. The spiral bound book has a biography, editor's comments, and an indepth approach to the composer's... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

If I Only Had a Horn - Young Louis Armstrong by Roxane Orgill and Leonard Jenkins	There are many myths about Louis Armstrong's start in life including a few of his own. Roxane Orgill's story is based upon a combination of her research and her imagination. Illustrations are an important factor in children's books and Leonard Jenkins creates an early New Orleans mood to complement Orgill's written word. This is a tale of achievement. Louis's... (Biography)
Book Review by Bill Falconer

Ella Fitzgerald - The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa by Andrea Davis Pinkney & Brian Pinkney	I love jazz. I love children's books on jazz especially when they are as rhythmic, colorful and upbeat as this one. Savor the description of Dizzy's bebop as scatted by Andrea Davis Pinkney's narrator, a most hip feline named Scat Cat Monroe: "SYN - CO - PATION, LO - CO - MOTION, Fast-smack sound - done low down. It... (Biography)
Book Review by Bill Falconer

Fingerstyle Jazz by Mel Bay & Warner Bros.	FINGERSTYLE JAZZ is a very nice 56 page collection which will appeal to a wide range of performing guitarists interested in fingerstyle. You will find some of the finest classic jazz pieces around in this paperback. Among the many songs are "All The Things You Are," "Alone Together," "Beautiful Love," "A Day In The Life Of A... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Essential Jazz Lines in the Style of Cannonball Adderley by Corey Christiansen and Tamara Danielsson.	Julian "Cannonball" Adderley (1928 - 1975) was one of the most important American alto saxophone players and his jazz work is legendary. This fine instruction book is an approach to his style of playing as applied to guitar. There is an introduction followed by guide tones, bebop scales, chords, and targeting. Also covered is an important and... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

400 Years of Recorder Music by Dr. William M. Weiss	This collection of songs for the recorder instrument will find interest among those jazz musicians who are now incorporating the recorder into their performances, and for those who enjoy the recorder music. A very nice collection of short pieces that are superb. These songs for recorder start in the 1400s and work their way up to the... (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

Recorder Book of Medieval and Renaissance Music by Franz Zeidler	This collection will appeal to jazz musicians seeking to add or introduce a touch of world music to their performances, for these short compositions can be played in a jazz motif setting. What is also attractive about this collection is that in its short space much useful information is covered, such as the troubadour song,"Or la Truix." ... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Page [rew] [prev] 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 [next] [ff]

Displaying 201-225 of 365 articles.

SPOTLIGHT

Kelley Suttenfield Where Is Love? (Rhombus Records)
Get your CD in the SPOTLIGHT!