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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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Connie Han In Conversation with CJ Shearn
Jazz Nerd December 26, 2018
Welcome to the latest edition of the New York Jazz Workshop Podcast, I’m CJ Shearn. Over the years on this […]
What are the connections between jazz and hip hop?
Jazz Nerd November 30, 2018
Jazz and hip hop are two of America’s native art forms. Both have had immeasurable impact on the cultural fabric […]
Remembering Roy Hargrove (1969-2018) by CJ Shearn
Jazz Nerd November 6, 2018
The jazz world is mourning the all too soon loss of the great trumpeter Roy Hargrove (Oct 18, 1969-November 3, […]
What has jazz innovated since the decade of the 1980’s?
Jazz Nerd October 26, 2018
What has jazz innovated since the decade of the 1980’s? Back in July when legendary drummer Lenny White interviewed for […]
Where jazz is now in the present era?
Jazz Nerd October 16, 2018
Welcome to the latest edition of the New York Jazz Workshop podcast, I’m your host CJ Shearn. Today’s topic: where […]
Is jazz dance able?
Jazz Nerd September 26, 2018
Is jazz dance able? That might be a question on the minds of those who may just have gotten into […]
Were Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart jazz musicians?
Jazz Nerd August 31, 2018
Were Beethoven, Bach and Mozart jazz musicians? That seems like a loaded and frankly ridiculous question to ask. The answer […]
Jazz career opportunities for students with a degree
Jazz Nerd August 24, 2018
Jazz career opportunities for students with degrees are exciting. Every year students spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on jazz […]
A Bridge To The Present: A Conversation with Lenny White
Jazz Nerd July 16, 2018
Lenny White (b. December 19, 1949, Jamaica Queens, NY) is simply living history. The drummer has played and collaborated […]
A Conversation with Vanderlei Pereira
Jazz Nerd July 9, 2018
Want to know about Brazilian jazz? New York Jazz Workshop faculty member Vanderlei Pereira is a mestre (Portuguese for master). […]
Who are some women in jazz?
Jazz Nerd July 6, 2018
On this episode of the New York Jazz Workshop Podcast the topic is women in jazz. Who are some women […]
Jazz as a medium for social and political change
Jazz Nerd May 31, 2018
Jazz has been a catalyst for political and social change throughout it’s entire history. The music of John Coltrane, Miles […]