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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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Learn the Tools Like a Pro with Terry Dame
Jazz Nerd October 28, 2022
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Find Happiness In the Blues With Dave Scott
Jazz Nerd September 30, 2022
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Discover the instrument everyone owns: the voice, with Olivia Foschi
Jazz Nerd September 30, 2022
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Is white male gatekeeping a problem in online jazz culture?
Jazz Nerd August 29, 2022
Is white male gatekeeping a problematic issue in online jazz culture? In the contemporary era, there are multiple YouTube channels […]
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Jazz Nerd August 25, 2022
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Why is jazz the ultimate foundation to play other styles?
Jazz Nerd August 11, 2022
Introduction Why is jazz the ultimate foundation for playing other styles of music? Jazz, or Black American Music, is the […]
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How did Smooth Jazz Evolve? A Deep Dive With Shizuka Shearn
Jazz Nerd July 26, 2022
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What about jazz and gender in the 21st century?
Jazz Nerd June 30, 2022
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