Jazz Method Books

12 Contemporary Jazz Etudes is written by the world-renowned jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, bandleader, educator, and member of the Yellowjackets, Bob Mintzer. Designed for the medium to

Created for a wide variety of musicians, 12 Medium-Easy Jazz, Blues and Funk Etudes will appeal to both aspiring players and more experienced musicians. Accessible, yet with some challenges, this

Written by jazz musician Bob Mintzer, 14 Jazz & Funk Etudes presents practice and performance aids and explanations in a variety of jazz and funk styles. In addition, the books include a CD

Written for a wide variety of musicians, 15 Easy Jazz, Blues & Funk Etudes will appeal to both aspiring players and to more experienced musicians. For the younger player, particular care is

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

Learn the art of jazz bass. Whether you are new to playing jazz or wish to hone your skills, and whether you play acoustic or electric bass, this book will help you expand your basic technique to create

These book and CD packs feature easy-to-read, authentic big band parts for ten terrific jazz tunes with a professionally recorded play along CD that lets instrumentalists perform as part of a big band.

Play along with a professional big band and learn valuable styles while having fun! For aspiring jazz players, here are accessible and authentic big band arrangements for 10 hot Latin grooves including:

This revised edition marks over three decades in publication as "the standard" in bass method books. Through the years since this book was first published, Rufus felt that a major revision was needed. The

The Jazz Commandments addresses articulation and style situations that are commonly found in jazz music by introducing a set of guidelines that can be used to guide decisions regarding the

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

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

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

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,

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