Jazz Method Books

Originally written with flute players in mind, these etudes actually work great for alto sax too! They cover a wide variety of standard jazz material and are recommended for classical as well as jazz

Three-time Grammy-winning saxophonist/flutist/clarinetist Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones) has written these improv etudes over the changes to ten jazz standards. This is a

10 Improvisational Flute Etudes written and performed by 3x Grammy winning saxophonist/flautist Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band/Bela Fleck & the Flecktones) over the changes of 10 jazz

Originally written with flute players in mind, these etudes actually work great for tenor sax too! They cover a wide variety of standard jazz material and are recommended for classical as well as jazz

Phrase like a pro! By simply adding one chromatic note, you can convert the most commonly used scales into bebop scales. Bebop scales almost magically turn scales into jazz lines, adding melodic flow and

Easy Improvisation is a great way to learn the basics of improvising, on your own, with friends, or with the whole band! Musicians are given guidance to play along in parts, to play along with

This method breaks new ground, unlocking the heart and soul of the most important language in jazz, creating the first true "manual" on bebop. Using some of the greatest bebop musicians as models

The Essence of the Blues provides beginners and moderately advanced musicians with an introduction to the language of the blues. Perfect for study, rehearsals or classroom, this book and CD method

At last, a play-along book for developing jazz players! In addition to being a perfect introduction to some of the most familiar jazz standards, Essential Elements Jazz Standards includes hints for

Welcome to the exciting world of jazz improvisation! Whether used as a supplement to the Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble method book or just by themselves, these play-along book and CD-ROM

The theory bestseller now in English! Beginners and advanced learners can deepen their knowledge of jazz harmony with this comprehensive textbook. With numerous practical exercises and examples, audio

For teachers, students and performers, JazzDeck is comprised of 54 high-grade playing cards color-coded by chord type to systematically illustrate the ways to excel as a jazz soloist.

Play along and study the tunes famously recorded by the Mu'tet featuring Jeff Coffin on saxophones, Roy "Futureman" Wooten (of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones) on drums, Felix Pastorius (formerly of the

This book and CD teams up Grammy winner Lennie Niehaus with the great jazz saxophonist and educator Greg Fishman for a set of exciting jazz solos written for the intermediate sax player. The 14 jazz solos

This book and CD pack teams up Grammy winner Lennie Niehaus and jazz trombonist Rick Simerly for a set of exciting jazz solos written for the intermediate trombonist. These 14 jazz solos were specially

This book and CD teams up Grammy winner Lennie Niehaus with the great jazz trumpeter and recording artist Bobby Shew for a set of exciting jazz solos written for the intermediate trumpet player. The 14 jazz

This book is a great resource for learning how the greatest jazz players have incorporated the technique of playing "outside." In this text, David Kane invokes a thoughtfully curated selection of

These 13 jazz etudes review various chord qualities found in jazz tunes in all 12 keys. Areas covered include major 7th chords, minor 7th chords, dominant 7th chords, minor ii(b5) chords, tritone

This book explores the critical areas involved in learning how to improvise, including music theory, jazz harmony, ear training, jazz execution, jazz vocabulary, practicing, self-critiquing, career

This second book in the series explores the critical areas involved in learning how to improvise, including music theory, jazz harmony, ear training, jazz execution, jazz vocabulary, practicing,

Written with students, educators and pros in mind, this three-book series by Jeff Coffin focuses on the technical and improvisational aspects of playing the saxophone. The concepts in these books have been

Book 2 of the three-book saxophone series includes must-hear sax players and recordings, how to practice, equipment tips, and much more. A special emphasis is placed on the Big 5 Fundamentals: listening,

Book 3 of the three-book saxophone series includes must-hear sax players and recordings, how to practice, equipment tips, and much more. A special emphasis is placed on the Big 5 Fundamentals: listening,