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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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Experience is the best teacher: A few questions with Giacomo Gates
Jazz Nerd May 5, 2018
Giacomo Gates, and his velvety toned baritone voice will grace the New York Jazz Workshop teaching a masterclass on May […]
Passionate about the art of vocalese? A brief profile of maestro Giacomo Gates
Jazz Nerd May 3, 2018
In the crowded landscape of jazz vocals, there are few like Giacomo Gates. Hailing from Bridgeport Connecticut, and later moving […]
Celebrating the brilliance of bassist Paul Chambers (1935-1969)
Jazz Nerd April 22, 2018
April 22nd would have marked the 83rd birthday of the legendary bassist Paul Chambers. Jazz bassists’ role in jazz had […]
What are the effects of jazz music on the brain?
Jazz Nerd April 18, 2018
Jazz music’s effects on the brain are vast. Studies conducted with general listeners in mind showed that listening to the […]
What are some accessible styles of jazz?
Jazz Nerd March 29, 2018
Jazz has gone through many developments over the past 100 years, and the music is still developing. In the period […]
Africa’s impact on jazz
Jazz Nerd March 12, 2018
Africa’s impact on jazz has been huge. Despite the form having a short history of one hundred years, a lot […]
A brief profile of the great Wes Montgomery (1925-1968)
Jazz Nerd February 28, 2018
Fifty years ago in 1968 the world lost Wes Montgomery. His playing and revolutionary ideas are ingrained into the fabric […]
What qualifies as a jazz festival?
Jazz Nerd February 16, 2018
Jazz is a fairly fluid term these days, characterizing music that centers around improvisation as a key element. Many people […]
A quick look at the the great bassist Jaco Pastorius
Jazz Nerd January 31, 2018
Thirty one years ago, Jaco Pastorius tragically left this planet. His innovations to the bass have been so ingrained into […]
Not So Standard Methodology: Brian Kastan in Conversation with CJ Shearn
Jazz Nerd November 10, 2017
In addition to featuring the greatest names in this music I also give space to up and comers on the […]
Manifesto Of A Bad Hombre: Antonio Sanchez In Conversation with CJ Shearn
Jazz Nerd September 29, 2017
https://newyorkjazzworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AntonioSanchezpodcast.mp3 Welcome to the latest edition of the New York Jazz Workshop podcast ladies and gentleman, I’m your host CJ […]
Strykin’ Ahead: Dave Stryker In Conversation with CJ Shearn
Jazz Nerd September 8, 2017
https://newyorkjazzworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/davestrykerpodcast.mp3 Guitarist Dave Stryker has been striking ahead as one of the best jazz guitarists on the scene for over […]