Jazz Method Books

This set of 11 originals in a variety of jazz styles vary in grade levels from Easy to Advanced. Composed by Lynn Seaton, Assistant Professor in the Jazz Studies Division of the College of Music at the

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 is a book for jazz educators who know that much of our traditional techniques for teaching and learning jazz need to change. Riposo organizes the materials so that all parts of the brain become

With The Post-Bop Drum Book, jazz/funk drumming legend Mike Clark provides a complete overview of contemporary jazz drumming. The book combines conceptual text with notated exercises, transcriptions and

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

Learn to use and understand advanced jazz harmony! This book reveals the post-bop jazz innovations established by such iconic jazz artists as John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Clare Fischer, Herbie Hancock, and

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

On the Beaten Path: Jazz is an essential exploration of 12 world-renowned jazz drummers, their influences, the music they made famous, and the gear they played. Authentic transcriptions and

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

Duets are a great way to learn the many skills necessary to become a successful musician. In jazz, duets are especially effective when performed or practiced with a rhythm section. These duets include a

Calling all aspiring blues guitar pickers! Popular YouTube guitar instructor Rainer Brunn has designed a special introductory course just for you! With this exclusive book and video teaching pack, Rainer

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,

The energy core of any jazz ensemble or small group is the rhythm section! It radiates the groove, time and essence of the music. This outstanding and comprehensive series includes introductions,

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,