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Jazz for Piano by David Sharp
Whether you're a pianist, guitarist, saxophonist, bassist, or drummer, this comprehensive resource offers deep insights into the harmonic structures, rhythmic concepts, and chord progressions that define jazz. While many examples include piano voicings, the analytical approach applies to any instrument and any musician seeking to understand the language of jazz at a deeper level.
Explore detailed analyses of compositions and solos by masters including Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Bill Evans, Horace Silver, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Andrew Hill, Eric Dolphy, Ornette Coleman, Herbie Nichols, McCoy Tyner, and many others who shaped the evolution of jazz from the 1940s through the 1970s and beyond.
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Antonio Sanchez
Jazz Nerd December 18, 2014
When one thinks of creativity, musicality, passion, and consistent challenge, the name of drummer Antonio Sanchez comes to mind. Since […]
Herbie Hancock
Jazz Nerd October 31, 2014
Herbie Hancock, who has recently celebrated his 75th year, is an innovator, explorer, a trendsetter, and one of music’s greatest […]
Hiromi Uehara (上原ひろみ)
Jazz Nerd September 25, 2014
Since her arrival on the international jazz scene in 2003, Hiromi has been one of the most exciting, engaging, phenomenal […]
All Jazz is Fusion: By CJ Shearn
Jazz Nerd September 11, 2014
As I sat and listened again recently to selections from the first 12 Weather Report albums it made me think, […]
Chris Potter
Jazz Nerd August 26, 2014
Chris Potter is one of the most versatile musicians, in mainstream jazz today. His musical knowledge is vast, the entire […]
Small Group Jazz Performances: Part VII
Jazz Nerd August 13, 2014
The time period of 1945-1965 contains four distinct stylistic shifts– bebop, cool jazz, hard bop and the free jazz styles […]
Charlie Haden
Jazz Nerd July 22, 2014
Charlie Haden was one of the most significant bassists to emerge after Jimmy Blanton, Paul Chambers, Ray Brown, Scott LaFaro […]
Horace Silver
Jazz Nerd July 8, 2014
On June 18th, 2014 the jazz world lost a true icon, the great pianist Horace Silver. Horace’s impact on jazz […]
Blue Note Records @ 75: By CJ Shearn
Jazz Nerd June 17, 2014
Blue Note Records, now celebrating its 75th year, has always been a label that has been important in my listening […]
Small Group Jazz Performances: Part VI
Jazz Nerd June 1, 2014
Read Part V here. The time period of 1945-1965 contains four distinct stylistic shifts– bebop, cool jazz, hard bop and […]
Small Group Jazz Performances: Part V
Jazz Nerd May 15, 2014
Read Part IV here The time period of 1945-1965 contains four distinct stylistic shifts– bebop, cool jazz, hard bop and […]
Three Times Three: A Conversation with Antonio Sanchez by CJ Shearn
Jazz Nerd May 2, 2014
When one thinks of creativity, musicality, passion, and consistent challenge, the name of drummer Antonio Sanchez comes to mind. Since […]