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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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Live at Smalls – The New York Jazz Workshop
admin January 30, 2012
I thoroughly enjoyed the performances of the 5 groups that performed at Smalls Jazz club yesterday. The team work within […]
The bebop workshop goes large at Smalls
admin January 29, 2012
Today we had a chance to showcase the songs we’ve been playing in class and our hard work payed off. […]
Stepping it up!
admin January 24, 2012
All originals, with polyrhythms, mixed meter, modulations and….lets not forget the 4/4 tune. It takes serious concentration and dedication. I […]
We have a set for sunday.
admin January 24, 2012
It is great to hear how everybody in the group is stepping it up. I am very excited to hear […]
How high the Moon and Ornithology
admin January 23, 2012
Yesterday in class we ran through everything we will perform for our Smalls gig next Sunday. There was great energy […]
NEW Bi-weekly Vocal Workshop has started!
admin January 21, 2012
Last night I started a bi weekly workshop for the New York Jazz Workshop(NYJW)! The NYJW has been working on […]
In a higher gear.
admin January 17, 2012
We sank our teeth in the challenging set of music that we are preparing for the gig. Its not there […]
Getting it together!
admin January 17, 2012
Getting a set of music together and made a little playbook on who solo’s where. And a nice arrangement on […]
Bebop to Hard Bop Workshop
admin January 17, 2012
Today the Bebop to Hard Bop Workshop had Andrea Veneziani subbing for Mark Sherman. We worked on the tunes are going […]
Great to get back at it.
admin January 11, 2012
Another great workshop. The two hours literally flew bye. We worked on Rain, a tune writen by Miles Okazaki, and […]
Back in the mix
admin January 11, 2012
After a small holiday break we are back on track and getting ready for the performance at smalls on the […]
Preparing for Smalls
admin January 10, 2012
On Saturday the students came back after a two week hiatus for the holidays. We started playing over F blues […]