Over 500 pages of text and over 750 musical examples. Written in the language of the working jazz musician, this book is easy to read and user-friendly. At the same time, it is the most comprehensive study

A complete method for learning to speak the language of jazz on your horn. This new method by New York jazz artist Tim Armacost is the ultimate guide to playing saxophone. Whether you are just beginning to

Here is a book that, at the same time, includes the best compositions of the ground-breaking Cuban fusion group, Irakere; is a thorough guide to the roots of Afro-Cuban jazz; and provides an overview of

In this immense labor of love, Rick Lawn features full scores and in-depth analyses of contemporary big band works by six Grammy-nominated composers including Vince Mendoza, Jim McNeely, Darcy James Argue,

This thorough and in-depth introduction to jazz piano starts from the beginning and helps you develop all the skills necessary to become a functional jazz pianist. It covers a wide range of subjects: the

Designed for the beginning bassist, here is an in-depth book and CD combination on how to create authentic-sounding walking bass lines. It includes many exercises on how to get aspiring bass players up and

In a step-by-step fashion, Rhythm First! builds up the student's library of rhythmic figures and has them playing along with the accompanying CD to get the sound and feel of jazz soloing under

This book offers intermediate to advanced trumpet players an insider's view of what they need to know about playing New Orleans style trumpet. Along with details about living the good life in the Crescent

This book with two CDs focuses on how pianists play (or comp) behind jazz soloists. It's a step-by-step guide to basic comping of rhythms, voicings, and progressions as played by the masters.

Minor is Major! gives jazz improvisers hundreds of ways to negotiate their way through chord progressions in minor keys, including scale choices, hidden chords within those scales, and melodic

A unique set of jazz etudes for the contemporary trumpet player, featuring a CD with etudes played by Dave Douglas, Ingrid Jensen, Scott Wendholt, Terell Stafford, Nicholas Marchione and author Cameron

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Jazz pianists have been trained to use one-octave, "thumb-under" fingerings, based on the Western classical tradition. But this system falls short when dealing with the wider intervals of the pentatonic

Here is a huge collection of Afro-Cuban classics, Brazilian music and Latin jazz tunes many of which have never before been in print! This exceptional collection is presented in the "Real Easy" format with

In Volume 2, Jeb Patton explores the comping styles of legendary and modern jazz pianists as a step-by-step guide to comping rhythms, voicings, and progressions. This 256-page book with two CDs

A comprehensive guide to rhythm changes, offering a wealth of information for beginners and professionals alike. Written in the language of the working musician and clearly laid