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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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Count Basie
admin November 12, 2013
Through a six and half decade career William “Count” Basie exemplified the swing style in a powerful manner. His bands […]
Harry James
admin November 12, 2013
Trumpeter Harry James was very popular with his mainstream sound. James was born in Albany, Georgia and began his career […]
Art Tatum
admin November 12, 2013
“God is in the house tonight” were the famous words uttered by pianist/composer extraordinaire Fats Waller on Art Tatum. In […]
Minority Arrangement
admin November 11, 2013
Marc Mommaas arrangement of Gigi Gryce’s Minority, written for the students of the theory and improvisation workshop. The arrangement includes […]
John Coltrane
admin November 11, 2013
John William Coltrane spent a career of searching and scaling new heights, with thrilling highs, and some things that leave […]
Coleman Hawkins
admin November 11, 2013
When discussing artists at the forefront of their fields and then embracing change, naturally adapting with their own voices names […]
Louis Armstrong
admin October 30, 2013
Throughout the history of Jazz, perhaps it can be said there is no more influential figure than Louis Armstrong. From […]
Stanley Turrentine
Jazz Nerd October 17, 2013
Stanley Turrentine was one of the big toned tenors in the tradition of Illinois Jacquet and Gene Ammons. His sumptuous […]
Gary Burton’s Improv Class
admin May 3, 2013
Take a two-hour class, recorded at Loyola University, with vibraphonist extraordinaire and Berklee teacher Gary Burton. You’ll also hear us […]
Modern Jazz
admin January 31, 2013
Hi everybody! Time to share some music. We had a great class last night with my Modern Jazz Workshop and […]
What are your favorites?
admin December 23, 2012
During the holiday break, Andrea (our teacher) asked us to learn three blues and three rhythm changes tunes. So to […]
More Daahoud
admin December 3, 2012
Here is a link to Clifford Brown’s trumpet solo taken from the Clifford Brown Complete EmArcy recordings. Emily Remler’s guitar […]