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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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Teddy Wilson
Jazz Nerd February 9, 2014
A seminal figure in the swing to bop movement, Teddy Wilson is known for his lightly swinging, effervescent style; a […]
Miles Davis: Part III
Jazz Nerd January 25, 2014
Between 1973 and 1975, Davis was exploring more directions in which he was trying to bring music back to black […]
Miles Davis: Part II
Jazz Nerd January 18, 2014
By September 1964, the final piece in what would be known as the “Second Great Quintet” was now in place: […]
New York Jazz Workshop Open House
admin January 12, 2014
New York Jazz Workshop Open House Foster your passions and hone in your skills in the world capital of jazz […]
Hank Mobley
Jazz Nerd January 11, 2014
When many think about the prototypical hard bop tenor, Hank Mobley automatically fits the bill. Known as the “middleweight champion” […]
Miles Davis: Part I
Jazz Nerd January 9, 2014
The name Miles Davis is synonymous in jazz. Not only one of the most important figures of American music in […]
What are the elements of Jazz?
Jazz Nerd December 26, 2013
What are the elements of Jazz? Jazz is a music with many different elements, and styles. As previously discussed in What […]
What makes Jazz different from other music?
Jazz Nerd December 21, 2013
Many listeners new to Jazz who may be casual, or fans of other music may wonder what makes Jazz different […]
Donald Byrd
Jazz Nerd December 18, 2013
Donald Byrd was one of the most consistent trumpeters to come out of the fertile Detroit Jazz scene that immigrated […]
Steve Swallow – Falling Grace
admin December 11, 2013
The New York Jazz Workshop Improvisation class is now working on an amazing tune written by Steve Swallow named Falling […]
Essential Jazz Listening – Part1 -Tips for newcomers
Jazz Nerd December 7, 2013
Jazz can often be a daunting genre for newcomers. With so many styles, artists and genres within the form, and […]
Fats Waller
Jazz Nerd December 7, 2013
Fats Waller was one of the consummate entertainers during the early years of Jazz into the swing era. Born in […]