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44 Instruction/Technique Publications ALL INSTRUMENTS An Approach to Jazz Improvisation A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR ALL MUSICIANS by Dave Pozzi Musicians Institute Press This book/CD pack explores the styles of Charlie Parker, Clifford Brown, Sonny Rollins, Bud Powell, and others for a comprehensive guide to jazz improvisation. The CD includes 99 tracks for play-along and demonstration. Topics include: scale choices, chord analysis, phrasing, memorization, transposition of solos, melodies, and harmonic progressions, and much more. Includes TAB. 00695135 Book/CD Pack................................$17.95 The Art of Hearing AURAL SKILLS FOR IMPROVISERS by Thom David Mason Houston Publishing Training in “aural skills” is really training in audiation or inner hearing, and con- sists primarily in learning ways to discriminate one sound or groups of sounds from another. This book addresses rhythmic articulations and syllables, intervals, chord patterns, chord/scales, hearing melodies, and guide-tone lines. The book is divided into two levels of difficulty for advancing students. 00030439 ........................................................$29.95 Basic Workout Drills for Creative Jazz Improv by Denis Di Blasio Houston Publishing Basic musical tools for jazz students to master improv. Features ideas Denis has learned from great players and teachers, and a play- along cassette. 00030037 Book/Cassette Pack ........................$14.95 Blues Improvisation Complete C TREBLE INSTRUMENTS by Jeff Harrington Berklee Press Learn to improvise in jazz, Latin, fusion, blues and rock styles in all keys with step-by- step instructions and a play- along CD. Develop essential reading, technique, rhythmic syncopation, perform- ance and composing skills. 50449425 C Treble Instruments ......................$19.95 50449488 C Bass Instruments .........................$19.95 50449486 B Instruments................................$19.95 50449487 E Instruments ................................$19.95 Building a Jazz Vocabulary by Mike Steinel A valuable resource for learning the basics of jazz from Mike Steinel of the University of North Texas. It covers the basics of jazz, how to build effective solos, a comprehensive practice routine, and a jazz vocabulary of the masters. 00849911 ........................................................$19.95 Comprehensive Technique for Jazz Musicians FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS by Bert Ligon Houston Publishing An incredible presentation of the most practical exercises an aspiring jazz student could want. All are logically interwoven with fine “real world” examples from jazz to classical. This book is an essential anthology of technical, compositional and theoretical exercises, with lots of musical examples. 00030455 ........................................................$39.95 Concepts for Improvisation A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR PERFORMING AND TEACHING by Richard De Rosa Houston Publishing Using his vast musical experience and the axiom “knowledge instills con- fidence; confidence replaces fear,” Richard De Rosa presents the fundamentals of improvisation for teachers and students. He covers the blues, modes, scales, progressions and more, plus supplemental chapters on phrasing melodies, the “swing” concept, phraseology in modern jazz, chord nomenclature, and solo development. 00030440 ........................................................$24.95 Connecting Chords with Linear Harmony by Bert Ligon Houston Publishing A study of three basic outlines used in jazz improvisation and composition, based on a study of hundreds of ex- amples from great jazz artists. Includes hundreds of ex- amples and exercies. 00841077 ........................................................$35.00 A Comprehensive Method for Jazz Style and Improvisation by Mike Steinel Specifically designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1 or 2 years playing experience, but with no prior experience playing jazz. Great for individual or classroom use. Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs. Improvisation is made easy starting with simple 2-measure phrases. Scales and basic theory are introduced in a simple and easy-to-understand approach. 2 CD’s are included with recordings of all exercises and arrangements. Other features: 7 full band arrangements, sample solos, jazz history and people. 00841347 Eb Alto Saxophone ....................$12.95 00841348 Tenor Sax ..................................$12.95 00841349 Baritone Sax..............................$12.95 00841350 Trumpet ....................................$12.95 00841351 Trombone .................................$12.95 00841352 Guitar ........................................$15.95 00841353 Piano.........................................$15.95 00841354 Bass ..........................................$15.95 00841355 Drums .......................................$15.95 00841356 C Treble/Vibes ...........................$12.95 00841357 Conductor .................................$29.95 00841620 Flute ..........................................$12.95 00841621 Clarinet .....................................$12.95 00841622 French Horn .............................$12.95 00841623 Tuba ..........................................$12.95 Correlated Arrangements – Grade 1.5 07010836 Blues for a New Day (Steinel)....................................$35.00 07010834 Bubbert Goes Undercover (Steinel)....................................$35.00 07010748 Bubbert’s Groove (Steinel) ....$35.00 07010832 Ja-Da (Sweeney) ......................$35.00 07010838 On Broadway (Sweeney) ........$35.00 07010740 Satin Doll (Sweeney) ..............$35.00 07010742 So What (Sweeney) .................$35.00 07010746 Sunday Afternoon (Steinel) ...$35.00 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FOR JAZZ ENSEMBLE

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Page 1: 44 Instruction/Technique Publications44 Instruction/Technique Publications ALL INSTRUMENTS An Approach to Jazz Improvisation A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR ALL MUSICIANS by Dave Pozzi Musicians

44 Instruction/Technique PublicationsALL INSTRUMENTS

An Approachto Jazz ImprovisationA STEP-BY-STEP

GUIDE FOR ALL MUSICIANS

by Dave PozziMusicians Institute PressThis book/CD pack exploresthe styles of Charlie Parker,Clifford Brown, Sonny

Rollins, Bud Powell, and others for a comprehensiveguide to jazz improvisation. The CD includes 99 tracksfor play-along and demonstration. Topics include: scalechoices, chord analysis, phrasing, memorization,transposition of solos, melodies, and harmonicprogressions, and much more. Includes TAB.00695135 Book/CD Pack................................$17.95

The Art of HearingAURAL SKILLS FOR

IMPROVISERS

by Thom David MasonHouston PublishingTraining in “aural skills” isreally training in audiationor inner hearing, and con-sists primarily in learningways to discriminate one

sound or groups of sounds from another. This bookaddresses rhythmic articulations and syllables,intervals, chord patterns, chord/scales, hearingmelodies, and guide-tone lines. The book is dividedinto two levels of difficulty for advancing students.00030439 ........................................................$29.95

Basic Workout Drills for Creative Jazz Improvby Denis Di BlasioHouston PublishingBasic musical tools for jazzstudents to master improv.Features ideas Denis haslearned from great playersand teachers, and a play-along cassette.

00030037 Book/Cassette Pack........................$14.95

Blues ImprovisationCompleteC TREBLE INSTRUMENTS

by Jeff HarringtonBerklee PressLearn to improvise in jazz,Latin, fusion, blues and rockstyles in all keys with step-by-step instructions and a play-along CD. Develop essential

reading, technique, rhythmic syncopation, perform-ance and composing skills.50449425 C Treble Instruments ......................$19.9550449488 C Bass Instruments .........................$19.9550449486 B� Instruments................................$19.9550449487 E� Instruments ................................$19.95

Building a Jazz Vocabularyby Mike SteinelA valuable resource forlearning the basics of jazzfrom Mike Steinel of theUniversity of North Texas. Itcovers the basics of jazz,how to build effective solos,a comprehensive practice

routine, and a jazz vocabulary of the masters.00849911 ........................................................$19.95

Comprehensive Technique for Jazz MusiciansFOR ALL INSTRUMENTS

by Bert LigonHouston PublishingAn incredible presentation ofthe most practical exercisesan aspiring jazz studentcould want. All are logically

interwoven with fine “real world” examples from jazz toclassical. This book is an essential anthology oftechnical, compositional and theoretical exercises, withlots of musical examples.00030455 ........................................................$39.95

Concepts forImprovisation A COMPREHENSIVE

GUIDE FOR PERFORMING

AND TEACHING

by Richard De RosaHouston PublishingUsing his vast musicalexperience and the axiom“knowledge instills con-

fidence; confidence replaces fear,” Richard De Rosapresents the fundamentals of improvisation forteachers and students. He covers the blues, modes,scales, progressions and more, plus supplementalchapters on phrasing melodies, the “swing” concept,phraseology in modern jazz, chord nomenclature, andsolo development.00030440 ........................................................$24.95

Connecting Chords with Linear Harmonyby Bert LigonHouston PublishingA study of three basic outlinesused in jazz improvisationand composition, based on astudy of hundreds of ex-amples from great jazz artists.Includes hundreds of ex-amples and exercies.

00841077 ........................................................$35.00

A Comprehensive Method for Jazz Style and Improvisationby Mike SteinelSpecifically designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1 or 2 years playingexperience, but with no prior experience playing jazz. Great for individual orclassroom use. Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach usingwell-known songs. Improvisation is made easy starting with simple 2-measurephrases. Scales and basic theory are introduced in a simple and easy-to-understandapproach. 2 CD’s are included with recordings of all exercises and arrangements.Other features: 7 full band arrangements, sample solos, jazz history and people.

00841347 Eb Alto Saxophone ....................$12.9500841348 Tenor Sax ..................................$12.9500841349 Baritone Sax..............................$12.9500841350 Trumpet ....................................$12.9500841351 Trombone .................................$12.9500841352 Guitar........................................$15.9500841353 Piano.........................................$15.9500841354 Bass ..........................................$15.9500841355 Drums.......................................$15.9500841356 C Treble/Vibes ...........................$12.9500841357 Conductor .................................$29.9500841620 Flute..........................................$12.9500841621 Clarinet .....................................$12.9500841622 French Horn .............................$12.9500841623 Tuba..........................................$12.95

Correlated Arrangements – Grade 1.507010836 Blues for a New Day

(Steinel)....................................$35.0007010834 Bubbert Goes Undercover

(Steinel)....................................$35.0007010748 Bubbert’s Groove (Steinel) ....$35.0007010832 Ja-Da (Sweeney)......................$35.0007010838 On Broadway (Sweeney) ........$35.0007010740 Satin Doll (Sweeney) ..............$35.0007010742 So What (Sweeney) .................$35.0007010746 Sunday Afternoon (Steinel) ...$35.00

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FOR JAZZ ENSEMBLE

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Connecting Jazz Theoryby Gary CampbellHouston PublishingThis text suggests a moreconnected process forexpanding the jazz vocabu-lary. Improvisational devicesare presented as derivedfrom diatonic scales, the

harmonic and melodic basis of mainstream jazz.Michael Brecker highly recommends this book,calling it “useful and insightful...for all musicians whowish to expand their harmonic range andimprovisational abilities. Also endorsed by JamesMoody and David Liebman.00030453 ........................................................$29.95

Joey DeFrancesco’sConcepts forImprovisationby Brad Townsend in collaboration with JoeyDeFrancescoThis book by renownedyoung Hammond B-3organist Joey DeFrancescoencompasses blues and

bebop lines and progressions. It includes: musicexamples for practice and study; examples and lines inall 12 keys; transcriptions and improvisations withharmonic analysis for two tunes; and Joey playing theexamples in different tempos on the CD, with andwithout the right hand.00220010 Book/CD Pack ................................$22.95

Ear Training for Instrumentaliststaught by Matt GlaserHomespun TapesThis unique program is aninvaluable tool for anymusician who wants to singor play anything he or shehears. Through a progres-

sive series of interactive exercises, Matt Glaser teacheshow to recognize pitches and intervals, repeatcomplex rhythms and play back musical phrases andcomplete solos – after only one hearing! Beginnersand professionals alike, regardless of instrument orstyle of music, will develop invaluable skills andexpand their musical consciousness. SIX CDs •INCLUDES WRITTEN MATERIAL • LEVEL ALL00641439........................................................$59.95

The Essence of Rhythm by Mickey EarnshawCenterstream PublicationsDiscussions, exercises,analyses, techniques, and ateacher’s guide to rhythmswithin the jazz/rock/popidiom. Perfect for rhythmcourses at the high school

or college level, this book serves as a comprehensivetextbook and reference manual with examples, tables,and formulas in an appendix.00000169 ........................................................$19.95

Exercises and Etudes forthe Jazz Instrumentalistby J.J. JohnsonExercises and Etudes for theJazz Instrumentalist is acollection of original piecesby the master Trombonist/Composer J.J. Johnson.Designed as study materialand playable by any

instrument, these pieces run the gamut of the jazzexperience, featuring common and uncommon timesignatures and keys, and styles from ballads to funk.They are progressively graded so that both beginners andprofessionals will be challenged by the demands of thiswonderful music. Published in both treble and bass clefeditions, with text by J.J.00842042 Treble Clef Edition..........................$16.9500842018 Bass Clef Edition.............................$16.95

Expansions, 2nd Editionby Gary CampbellHouston Publishing, Inc.This fusion/jazz book dealswith developing the newmaterial heard in modernjazz. Endorsed by pros likeMichael & Randy Brecker,Bob Mintzer, and JohnAbercrombie, this is a

“must-have” for students of improvisation.00030452 ..........................................................$9.95

A Guide to Jazz Improvisationby John LaPortaBerklee PressMany famous musicianshave learned to developtheir own unique jazz styleusing Berklee ProfessorEmeritus John LaPorta’stechniques. First published

in 1968 and now thoroughly updated and revised, hismethod provides a practical and intuitive approach toteaching basic jazz improvisation through 12 lessonsand an accompanying CD. Features information onjazz theory, rhythm training, performance ear training,and much more.50449439 Book/CD Pack –

C Instruments .................................$16.9550449441 Book/CD Pack –

B� Instruments................................$16.9550449442 Book/CD Pack –

E� Instruments ................................$16.9550449443 Book/CD Pack –

BC Instruments...............................$16.95

Harmony for a New MillenniumAN INTRODUCTION TO

METATONAL MUSIC

by Randy SandkeSecond Floor MusicThis book by versatile trum-pet player and composerRandy Sandke is divided intothree parts. In Part One, he

identifies and organizes all four-note chords which liebeyond the tonal system and cannot be represented byconventional chord systems. Part Two deals with deriv-ing melodic material from these metatonal chords,and in Part Three, Sandke shows how he has usedthese ideas in his own music, with example piecesincluded for symphony orchestra and jazz quintet.00000932 .......................................................$12.95

Jazz Essentials“NUTS AND BOLTS”INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE

JAZZ AND POP MUSICIAN

In music, students are oftenforce-fed scales, withoutever really being told why

these scales are important. By thae end of this bookyou’ll understand not only the relation between scalesand chords, but also other basics that will get youunderstanding and playing music better. For all levelsof musicians, and all instruments.00841002 ........................................................$12.95

Jazz Etudes Over Classic Jazz Changesby George BensonHouston PublishingMore than 100 originalpractice choruses! Terrificmaterial to add to every jazzmusician’s daily routine.

00030441 ........................................................$14.95

Jazz Figures forIndividual and Group PracticeFOR ALL INSTRUMENTS

by Denis DiBlasioHouston PublishingThis book makes theteaching of improvisation astime-efficient for a group oftwenty as it is for a single

student. An innovative layout and terrific instructionalmaterial make this book a superior jazz tool.00030451 ........................................................$19.95

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The Jazz SoundA GUIDE TO TUNE ANALYSIS

AND CHORD/SCALE CHOICES

FOR IMPROVISATION

by Dan HaerleMore than just anotherchord/scale publication, thisbook addresses how melodyfunction and context play amajor role in determining

the best possible scale to be used in a given situation.Excellent summaries are also provided in thisrevolutionary, concise publication. A must for any jazzeducator!00660032 ........................................................$12.95

Jazz Theory Resourcesby Bert LigonHouston PublishingThis major theory text(published in two volumes)begins by reviewing thebasics. From there itexplores topics such asRhythm in Jazz, Basic Tonaland Harmonic Materials,

Substitutions, Melodic Outlines, Quartal andPentatonic applications, and much more. In addition,Volume 2 includes in-depth analysis of classic solos ontunes such as “So What,” “Freddie Freeloader,”“Billie’s Bounce,” and others.00030458 Volume 1 ........................................$39.9500030459 Volume 2 ........................................$29.95

The Joy of Improvby Dave Frank and John AmaralA course on improvisationfor all instruments and allstyles. Develop monstermusical skills studying thelessons and playing alongwith the accompanyingenhanced CD.

Book 1Lessons 1 through 26 of a unique instructional coursethat imparts a solid basis in technique, rhythm, chordtheory, ear training and improvisational concepts. Thelessons in this volume teach basic technique, commonchord voicings, basic chord progressions, and theswing feel. The accompanying CD is used inconjunction with the text and music as a listening andplay-along tool.00220005 Book/CD Pack................................$24.95

Book 2Lessons 27 through 52 further explore more advancedchord voicings, chord arranging techniques and morechallenging blues and melodic lines. The accompanyingenhanced CD is used in conjunction with the text andmusic as a listening and play-along tool.00220006 Book/CD Pack................................$24.95

Lead Sheet Interpretations by Howard Burke Houston PublishingTeaches rhythmic and stylisticinterpretation of swing andLatin jazz. Lead sheets andaudio accompaniment intro-duce musicians to playing“fake book” style arrange-

ments. Cassette includes performances of examples in thebook. For all instruments including percussion.00030038 Book/Cassette Pack........................$14.95

Maiden VoyageINTRODUCING JAZZ

IMPROVISATION

by Tom AndersonHouston PublishingThis book is written to givedirectors and beginningimprovisers a place to start.It includes all the materialneeded to start on a jazzimprovisation journey.

00030435 C Concert Major Instruments .........$14.9500030434 Bass Clef Instruments.....................$14.9500030433 B� Instruments ...............................$14.9500030432 E� Instruments ...............................$14.9500030431 Director’s Guide .............................$19.95

Modern Jazz VoicingsArranging for Small andMedium Ensemblesby Ted Pease and Ken PulligBerklee PressThe definitive text used forthe time-honored ChordScales course at Berklee

College of Music, this book concentrates on scoringfor every possible ensemble combination and teachesperformers and arrangers how to add color, characterand sophistication to chord voicings. Topics coveredinclude: selecting appropriate harmonic tensions,understanding jazz harmony, overcoming harmonicambiguity, experimenting with unusual combinationsand non-traditional alignments, and many more. Theaccompanying CD includes performance examples ofseveral different arranging techniques.50449485 Book/CD Pack ................................$24.95

1001 Jazz LicksA Complete JazzVocabulary for theImprovising Musicianby Jack ShneidmanCherry Lane MusicThis book presents 1,001melodic gems played overdozens of the most importantchord progressions heard in

jazz. This is the ideal book for beginners seeking a well-organized, easy-to-follow encyclopedia of jazzvocabulary, as well as professionals who want to taketheir knowledge of the jazz language to new heights.02500133 Treble Clef Instruments ..................$12.95

Reharmonization Techniquesby Randy FeltsBerklee PressWhen you reharmonize atune, you give the melodynew color by changing itsunderlying harmonies.Whether you direct a band orchoir, play piano or guitar, or

write film scores, you will find simple and innovativetechniques to update songs and develop exciting newarrangements by studying the hundreds of copyrightedexamples throughout this book. Reharmonizationtechniques covered include: simple substitution, dia-tonic approach, adding dominant and subdominantchords, harmonic displacement, modal interchange,and others. Includes examples and exercises on suchtunes as: Black Orpheus • Blue in Green • The Girlfrom Ipanema • Isn’t It Romantic? • Misty • Over theRainbow • Stella by Starlight • and more.50449496 .......................................................$29.95

Horace Silver – The Art of Small Jazz Combo PlayingInvaluable text outlining the“art” of combo playing frommaster leader, player, andcomposer, Horace Silver.Includes sections on jazzphilosophy, group and soloplaying, composing and

arranging, the music business, and 7 of Horace’scombo arrangements.00673255 .......................................................$14.95

A Simple and DirectGuide to JazzImprovisation by Robert RawlinsHouston PublishingThis book confronts thequestion of how to impro-vise. It helps you know whatto do with specific chords inspecific contexts. Lays out

clear and objective guidelines on how to turn scalesand chords into real music. Perfect for a college orhigh school improvisation class.00841046 ........................................................$14.95

The Sourceby Steve BartaThe Source is an excellentaddition to any musician’s orteacher’s library. It is also avery informative guide forpeople who are looking for abook with good, solid infor-mation regarding scales,chords, and how these two

work together. The Source provides clear and completeright and left hand piano fingerings for scales, chords,and complete inversions. With over twenty differentscales, each written in all twelve keys, The Source is themost complete collection of contemporary and tradi-tional scales ever compiled into one book.00240885 ........................................................$12.95

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Stylistic Etudes in theJazz Idiom FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS

compiled by Lou Fischer Houston Publishing A compilation of 120 etudescomposed by seven respectedperformers/educators in thejazz area. Ideal for use as All-

State Audition materials or in recital, the text has alreadybeen adopted by several states. Contains five etudes each inthe swing, ballad, and Latin/funk categories, with eachgroup beginning at a medium level progressing in difficulty.A total of 15 etudes each for saxophone, trumpet,trombone, bass trombone, piano, guitar, bass, and drums.00841045 ........................................................$28.00

Take the LeadA basic guide for each of thelead players in a jazzensemble. Each book coversall the facets of lead playingfor that particular section,including section phrasing,balance style, rehearsaltechniques, mouthpieces,vibrato, special exercises,

equipment, and many other helpful suggestions.00030056 Alto Sax ............................................$9.9500030057 Trumpet............................................$9.9500030058 Trombone.........................................$9.95

Talking Jazz/Playing Jazzby Peter BallinHouston PublishingThis book for all instrumentsteaches not just the mechanicsof improv, but the art of actually“speaking” through im-provisation to tell the listener astory. Includes a diskette with a

working demo of “Band in a Box” software and play-alongfile. Mac or PC.00030027 Book/Disk Pack .............................$19.95

Technical Exercises for the Intermediate toProfessional JazzMusicianby Jordon RuweHouston PublishingDesigned to develop tech-nical ability moving throughall keys. Embodies theessence of bop for strength-

ening melodic lines for personal and developmentalgrowth. Chord symbols placed above each exercise toaid in analysis. Clear and concise organization throughall 12 keys.00841047 ........................................................$19.95

21 Bebop ExercisesJAZZ PHRASING FOR VOCALISTS & INSTRUMENTALISTS IN ALL KEYS

by Steve RawlinsCreative Concepts00315341 Book/CD Pack ................................$17.95(Please see Instruction/Technique - Vocalsection)

An UnderstandableApproach to MusicalExpressionby Kenneth LaudermilchMeredith MusicDesigned to enhance theexpressive ability of instru-mentalists of every age, thisconcise, easy-to-understandguide written by Kenneth

Laudermilch presents 22 musical concepts thatremove the mystery from and provide proficiency inthe art of musical expression.00317119 .......................................................$12.95

Velocity Exercises andEtudes for the JazzMusicianby Jordan RuweHouston PublishingThis helpful study guide forall treble clef instrumentsincludes 25 exercises (20-32 measures long, typicallybased on phrases 2-4

measures in length) to help players increase theirspeed, plus seven etudes based on famous jazz chordprogressions.00030456 .......................................................$12.95

The WoodsheddingSource Book THE ULTIMATE

PRACTICE MANUAL

FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS

by Emile De CosmoThis book presents a provenapproach to practicing andis, in essence, wood-shedding in book form.

Rehearsing with this method daily will improve yourtechnique, reading ability, rhythmic and harmonicvocabulary, eye/finger coordination, endurance,range, theoretical knowledge, and listening skills – allwhich lead to superior improvisational skills. The CDprovides full rhythm section and harmonicbackground for all 66 exercises.00842000 C Instrument ..................................$19.9500842005 B� Instrument.................................$19.9500842006 E� Instrument .................................$19.9500842007 BC Instrument ................................$19.95

BASSThe Artel Walking BassA Method for Acoustic or Electric Bassby Bob MagnussonMusicians InstitutePressThis comprehensive source

for learning to build melodic walking bass lines in allstyles pulls together lessons from MI elective courses.The CD includes 31 full-band tracks and demonstratesthe exercises in the book. Topics covered include:intervals, chord symbols, and key centers; passingtones, chromatic tones, surround tones, sequences,and bypassing changes; blues, rhythm changes, II-V-Iprogressions, and other common progressions. Instandard notation and TAB.00695168 Book/CD Pack ................................$17.95

Ray Brown’s Bass MethodESSENTIAL SCALES,PATTERNS, AND EXERCISES

Legendary jazz bassist RayBrown reveals his lessonsand teaching philosophy inthis in-depth book.Includes: solo exercisesand arpeggios; music

fundamentals; right- and left-hand positions; scales;chords; exercises in tenths; rhythm patterns with“drops”; diminished chords; runs and variations;blues patterns; extension scales; and much more.00695308.........................................................$12.95

Building Walking Bass Linesby Ed FriedlandA walking bass line is themost common approach tojazz bass playing, but it isalso used in rock music,blues, rockabilly, R&B, gos-pel, Latin, country and many

other types of music. The term “walking” is used todescribe the moving feeling that quarter notes createin the bass part. The specific goal of this book is tofamiliarize players with the techniques used to buildwalking bass lines and to make them aware of how theprocess works. Through the use of 90-minutes’ worthof recorded rhythm tracks, players will have theopportunity to put the new learning directly intoaction. This book literally gives bassists the tools theyneed to build their own walking bass lines.00696503 Book/Cassette Pack........................$12.9500695008 Book/CD Pack................................$18.95

TABINCLUDES

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Ron Carter –Building Jazz Bass LinesA COMPENDIUM OF

TECHNIQUES FOR

GREAT JAZZ BASS LINES

In this book, bass masterRon Carter illustrates thebasic concepts of creatingbass lines: constructing

lines using non-harmonic tones and diverse rhythms;playing in fast tempos; and developing tone and pitch.Includes a play-along CD with an all-star rhythmsection so players can listen to Ron play the samplewritten lines, practice them with the CD, then maketheir own lines.00841240 Book/CD Pack ...............................$19.95

Expanding Walking Basslinesby Ed FriedlandA follow-up to BuildingWalking Bass Lines, thisbook approaches moreadvanced walking concepts,including model mapping,the two-feel, several “mustknow changes,” and other

important jazz bass lessons. CD includes a jazz trio forpracticing standard tunes.00695026 Book/CD Pack................................$19.95

I Walk the LineCreating a Bass Line forthe Beginning Jazz/BigBand Bass Playerby Tom AndersonFor the beginning big-bandor combo jazz guitar player.Can be used separately or inconjunction with PlayingGuitar in a Big Band,

Groove Master, and/or Intermediate Jazz PianoComping.00030023 .......................................................$14.95

Jazz Bass by Ed FriedlandThis book/CD pack featuresover 50 examples coveringwalking bass, the two feel,3/4 time, Latin, and ballads.It covers soloing, perform-ance protocol, and includesseven complete tunes.

00695084 Book/CD Pack................................$17.95

The Jazz Bass BookTECHNIQUE AND TRADITION

by John Goldsbyforeword by Ron CarterBackbeat BooksMore than a player’s manual,this book portrays jazz bassas a vital element of 20thcentury American music.

Citing examples from key recordings in the jazz canon,the book defines the essence of the musical contribu-tions made by more than 70 important jazz bassists,including Ray Brown, Eddie Gomez, Charles Mingus,Milt Hinton and many others. Bassists get expert guid-ance on mastering proper technique, practice meth-ods and improvisation, plus new insight into the theo-retical and conceptual aspects of jazz. The companionCD featuring bass plus rhythm section allows readersto hear technical examples from the book, presentedin slow and fast versions. It also offers play-alongtracks of typical chord progressions and song forms.00330977 Book/CD Pack ................................$24.95

Jump ’n’ Blues Bassby Keith RosierEssential jump/swing andmodern blues bass lines forelectric and upright players.Includes lessons and musicin the style of Willie Dixon,Larry Taylor, Edgar Willis,Duck Dunn, Tommy Shannon

and more! The book, covers getting good blues tone,survival skills, practicing, bass clef reading, bass set-upand more. The CD includes a lives blues band with over20 play-along tracks. In standard notation and tablature.00695292 Book/CD Pack................................$15.95

FLUTEVital Elements for theJazz Flutistby Jordan RuweHouston PublishingThis book introduces thevital elements (melody,chords, scale systems, andtechnique) needed to be acreative jazz flutist.

00841079 .......................................................$14.95

CLARINET

Benny Goodman’sClarinet MethodThis book, written by BennyGoodman himself, has beenout of print for many years.It teaches the beginningstudent clarinet tone, style,technique and musician-ship. It covers such basics asassembling and tuning the

clarinet, proper position, scales, expression and manyexercises. Features 11 tunes, including biography ofhis career up to 1940.00490148 ........................................................$14.95

DRUMThe Art of Modern Jazz Drummingby Jack DeJohnette and Charlie PerryThis book deals with theprinciples, techniques, rhy-thms, and concepts ofprogressive jazz. Topicsinclude improvisation, inter-action of parts, meter-

within-meter phrasing, cymbal rhythms, tripletperformance patterns, independence performancepatterns, and much more.06620602 ........................................................$15.00

The Big Band DrummerA Complete Workbook forImproving Big BandDrumming Performanceby Ron SpagnardiModern DrummerPerforming in a big band,

and accurately interpretinga big band drum part, canpresent a challenge to

beginning and experienced drummers alike. Thisbook by the founder and publisher of ModernDrummer magazine has been written and designedspecifically to help drummers better understand theintricacies of this specialized form of drumming. Timenotation, section and ensemble figures, phrasing andfill-ins are all thoroughly discussed, and a wealth ofpractice examples are included to help playersimprove their big band drumming performance.06620051 .......................................................$12.95

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Creative Timekeeping for the Contemporary Jazz Drummerby Rick MattinglyCombining a variety of jazzride cymbal patterns withcoordination and readingexercises, Creative Time-keeping develops true inde-pendence: the ability to play

any rhythm on the ride cymbal while playing any rhythmon the snare and bass drums. It provides a variety of jazzride cymbal patterns as well as coordination and readingexercises that can be played along with them. Fivechapters: Ride Cymbal Patterns; Coordination Patternsand Reading; Combination Patterns and Reading;Applications; and Cymbal Reading.06621764 ..........................................................$8.95

The Drum Perspectiveby Peter ErskinePeter Erskine is internationallyrenowned for his drummingskills, and equally admired forhis teaching abilities. TheDrum Perspective draws uponErskine’s wealth of knowledgeand experience to illuminate

the mystery of making music that is aesthetically satisfyingto listener and musician alike. The Drum Perspective islike a series of private lessons that can be enjoyedanywhere, at any time. Not just for drummers, it is alsodesigned for other instrumentalists and vocalists whowork with drummers. The CD includes tracksrepresenting some of Erskine’s best work, and the bookincludes transcriptions and charts of many of the per-formances, plus specific exercises to enhance adrummer’s ability, creativity and awareness.06620015 Book/CD Pack ................................$19.95

Peter Erskine – Drum Concepts andTechniques21st Century PublicationsPeter Erskine is a world-re-nowned jazz/fusion drummer.This book on Erskine’s con-cepts and techniques behindjazz drumming is for thebeginning to intermediate

drummer and covers topics like drum set up, beats,brushes, phrasing, reading, etc. Includes a fulldiscography of Erskine’s performances.00604953 ........................................................$14.95

Fundamentals of JazzDrumming, Vol. 2by Rodman SimsCenterstream PublishingDesigned to take a player withbasic reading skills to anadvanced level of jazz drum-ming. Contains six sections,each with 10 pages of exer-cises. Includes: Eighth-Note

Patterns Between the Snare and Bass Drum; TripletPatterns Between the Snare and Bass Drum; more.00000054 ..........................................................$6.95

Groove Master –Playing Drum Set in aJazz Rhythm Sectionby Tom Anderson & Dan DukvichHouston PublishingThis book is for giving thebeginning drum set playerthe basics he or she needs toplay drum set in either a

big/jazz band setting or a combo setting. It correlateswith the books Playing Guitar In A Jazz/Big Band, IWalk The Line: Creating a Bass Line, and IntermediateJazz Piano Comping: At The Bridge. All of the songexamples are on Volume 54 of the Jamey AebersoldPlay-a-long series. An extremely helpful book fordrummers, educators and arrangers.00030026 ........................................................$14.95

Jazz-Rock FusionRevised by Les DeMerle Topics covered in this two-volume collection include:16th-note feels, double timefeels, melodic scales, fusinghigh-hat patterns, odd timesignatures, paradiddle jazzinversions, bass drum inde-pendence, funk in 7/4,

variations in 7/8, open high-hat work, drum trans-criptions, and more.06620609 Volume 1 .........................................$9.9506620610 Volume 2 .........................................$9.95

Mastering the Art of Brushesby Jon HazillaBerklee PressThis in-depth workshop,complete with helpful dia-grams and a practice CD, willhelp drummers master theart of brush playing. Itfeatures 10 essential con-

cepts, 32 brush patterns, rhythm table exercises fordexterity, coordination exercises for time playing, andsignature strokes in the styles of legends like Buddy Rich,Philly Joe Jones, and Elvin Jones. The CD provides theultimate practice accompaniment, enabling drummersto play along with 34 bass groove tracks.50449459 Book/CD Pack ................................$19.95

Progressive IndependenceA COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO

BASIC JAZZ DRUMMING

TECHNIQUE

by Ron SpagnardiModern DrummerCoordinated independencerefers to the ability to executeseparate rhythms in each hand

and foot in a coordinated manner, yet totally independentof one another. This book will teach you this essential partof jazz drumming. Section One covers snare drum inde-pendence, Section Two teaches bass drum independence,Section Three puts them both together, and Section Fourfeatures helpful combination exercises.00330290 .......................................................$12.95

GUITAR50 EssentialBebop Heads for GuitarThe best lines of CharlieParker, Dizzy Gillespie,Thelonius Monk, and manymore arranged for guitar.Includes: Donna Lee •Groovin’ High • Con-firmation • Epistrophy •Ornithology • and more.

00698990 ........................................................$14.95

Amazing Phrasing – Guitar50 WAYS TO

IMPROVE YOUR

IMPROVISATIONAL SKILLS

by Tom KolbThis book/CD pack exploresall the main componentsnecessary for crafting well-

balanced rhythmic and melodic phrases. It alsoexplains how these phrases are put together to formcohesive solos. Many styles are covered – rock, blues,jazz, fusion, country, Latin, funk and more – and all ofthe concepts are backed up with musical examples.The 50 ideas are divided into five main sections: TheBasics – covers fundamental but all too often forgot-ten techniques, such as slurs and vibrato, that canbreathe new life into your phrases; MelodicConcepts – explores various aspects of melodicphrasing, such as motifs, chromaticism andsequences; Harmonic Embellishments – discussesthe melodic potential of harmonic intervals (dyads),chords and chord partials; Rhythmic Concepts –explores various aspects of rhythmic phrasing, such asaccents, free-time phrasing and metric modulation,and how it pertains to melodic soloing; SoloStructure – all of the topics discussed in the bookcome together to help form the big picture. The com-panion CD contains 89 demos for listening, and mosttracks feature full-band backing.00695583 Book/CD Pack ................................$16.95

Art of theShuffleby Dave RubinThis method bookexplores shuffle, boogie andswing rhythms for guitar.Includes tab and notation,and covers Delta, country,Chicago, Kansas City, Texas,New Orleans, West Coast,

and bebop blues. Also includes a CD for demonstra-tion of each style and to jam along with.00695005 Book/CD Pack...............................$19.95

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Mickey Baker’sComplete Course in Jazz GuitarAshley Mark PublishingA method in how to play jazzand hot guitar.

00510424 Book 1 .............................................$7.9500510425 Book 2 .............................................$7.95

Basic Jazz Guitartaught by Artie TraumHomespun TapesAdvanced chord positions,chord substitutions, rhythmtechniques and lead lines toenrich your favorite stylesand explore new musicalcolors and tonalities. 3

songs. Includes chords + tab. Level 3.00641193 Three Cassette Tapes ......................$34.95

Bebop Licks forGuitarA DICTIONARY OF MELODIC

IDEAS FOR IMPROVISATION

REH Pro Licksby Les WiseExamine the phrases of themasters in this uniquebook/CD package! Over 800

licks are provided in the styles of Tal Farlow, PatMartino, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Johnny Smith,and more! The CD includes note-for-notedemonstrations of every lick.00695656 Book/CD Pack ................................$19.95

Best of Jazz Guitarby Wolf Marshall Signature LicksExplore the music of theworld’s greatest jazz gui-tarists! In this book/CD pack,Wolf Marshall provides ahands-on analysis of 10 ofthe most frequently played

tunes in the jazz genre, as played by the leadingguitarists of all time. Features: “St. Thomas” performedby Jim Hall, Tal Farlow and Kenny Burrell • “All Blues”performed by George Benson, Kenny Burrell and PatMartino • “Satin Doll” performed by Howard Robertsand Joe Pass • “I’ll Remember April” performed byJohnny Smith and Grant Green • and more! Eachselection includes technical analysis and performancenotes, biographical sketches, and authentic matchingaudio with backing tracks.00695586 Book/CD Pack ................................$24.95

Chord- Melody Phrases for Guitarby Ron EscheteREH ProLessons SeriesExpand your chord-melodychops with these outstandingjazz phrases by Ron Eschete!He covers: chord substi-tutions, chromatic move-

ments, contrary motion, pedal tones, inner-voicemovements, reharmonization techniques, and muchmore. The book includes standard notation andtablature, and the CD features 39 helpful demo tracks.00695628 Book/CD Pack ................................$14.95

Contemporary Chord SolosA SIMPLIFIED APPROACH TO

SUBSTITUTE HARMONIES

A practical approach toalternative chords providingthe player with the toolsnecessary to substitute inter-esting harmonic alterationsfor standard harmonies.

Book 1by Mike ElliotFeatures seven great popular song arrangementsincluding: Moonlight in Vermont • My Funny Valentine• Yesterday • Like Someone in Love • written inchord-melody style. All arrangements are preceded byan explanation of how the tune was reworked. Studiesin the process of reharmonizing these tunes enableguitarists to apply these techniques to other standards.00703389 ..........................................................$6.95

Book 2by Mike ElliotAn extension of Book 1. Original lead sheet changes andmelodies are presented below the reharmonizedarrangements, and detailed explanations are given forall substitution choices. Seven more chord melodyarrangements including: Here’s That Rainy Day • AngelEyes • Love Man • I Remember April • and more.00703390 ..........................................................$6.95

Larry Coryell – Jazz GuitarCREATIVE COMPING, SOLOING, AND IMPROV

Backbeat BooksThis practical book with CDhelps guitarists improvetheir ability to play overchanges, better understandjazz harmony, and expand

their jazz vocabulary. Using examples from his ownexperiences playing with many well-known musicians,top fusion guitarist Larry Coryell provides dozens ofmusical exercises – plus original compositions – thatchallenge guitarists to increase flexibility in theirthinking and playing. Topics include: new approachesto playing accompaniment (“comping”); integratingchords and scales in jazz solos; interpreting chordchanges; and improvising – the art of creating musicspontaneously with other players.00330432 Book/CD Pack................................$19.95

Larry Coryell’s PowerJazz GuitarEXTENDING YOUR

CREATIVE REACH

Book/CD PackBackbeat BooksMore than a method orexercise book, this guidechallenges jazz guitarists toincrease originality in their

thinking and playing. Master player Larry Coryell takesreaders deep inside the music to make connectionsbetween ideas and the guitar fretboard, helping themunlock their own creativity. This book/CD set buildslogically from basic ideas to more advancedtechniques, which Coryell explains in fine detail. Hehighlights musical ways to understand complex jazzconcepts and presents his unique approach toimprovisation by providing exciting new ways to playscales, intervals, arpeggios, melody, and chords.Emphasizing group interaction and solos that sizzle,Coryell taps his decades of experience as a performerto offer insights into inventive, powerful ensembleplaying. “This book should open the door to a betterunderstanding in our quest for advanced guitarplaying.” – Al DiMeola00330934 .......................................................$19.95

Al Di Meola – A Guide to Chords,Scales and Arpeggios21st Century PublicationsA guide to learning the basictools for becoming a goodplayer and musician. In-cludes Al’s own lesson plansystem, tunes, blues pat-terns, jazz chord exercises,

playing and practicing tips, and a complete guide tochords, scales and arpeggios.00604042 ........................................................$14.95

Al Di Meola’sPicking Techniques21st Century PublicationsAn insightful and helpfulbook written by Di Meola onhis own personal techniqueof guitar playing. Includesexercises and excerpts fromhis music, which act as astep-by-step guide to help

the guitar student play better.00604044 .........................................................$8.95

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Easy Jazz Riffsby Jimmy StewartEasy Riffs SeriesCherry Lane MusicThis book/CD pack presentsthe coolest jazz riffs and licksin a way that everyone willunderstand and providesessential information for a

solid foundation in jazz. Includes examples in the stylesof the most important jazz guitarists, plus extended playalong tracks on the CD to help the player develop thesoloing and riff building skills learned in the book. Theperfect book for beginners who have not yetconcentrated on any specific style, or the moreadvanced player interested in learning jazz style.02506333 Book/CD Pack................................$17.95

Kevin Eubanks –Creative Guitarist AN IN-DEPTHAPPROACH TO MUSICCONCEPTS & TECHNIQUES

by Kevin Eubanks & John AmaralTake an inside look at KevinEubanks’ unique technique& fretboard visualization,

including: lead sheets for five original compositions •chord forms • chord scales • melodic development •approach techniques • technical studies • harmonicdevelopment • more.00696522 Book/CD Pack................................$19.95

Extended Scale Playing for Guitarby Joe PumaThe sliding first fingertechnique presented in thisbook will give players a newand broader outlook on theguitar. This book explores avariety of scales – major,minor, half-tone/whole-tone

– and includes an introduction.00697237 ..........................................................$7.95

The Jazz Style of Tal FarlowTHE ELEMENTS OF

BEBOP GUITAR

by Steve RochinskiArtist TranscriptionsFinally, the book that definesthe melodic and harmonicthinking behind the style ofone of the most influential

jazz guitarists of the 20th century, Tal Farlow. Includesinstruction on: creating single-line solos; visualizingthe neck; use of anticipation, expansion, andcontraction; reharmonization; signature and chordvoicings; chord-melody concepts; special signatureeffects such as bongos and harmonics; tune and solotranscriptions; and more!00673245 Guitar.............................................$19.95

Fretboard Roadmaps – Jazz Guitar The Essential Guitar Patterns That All the Pros Know andUseby Fred SokolowThis book/CD pack will getguitarists playing lead &

rhythm anywhere on the fretboard, in any key! Itteaches a variety of lead guitar styles using moveablepatterns, double-note licks, sliding pentatonics andmore, through easy-to-follow diagrams andinstructions for beginning, intermediate and advancedplayers. The CD includes 54 full-demo tracks.00695354 Book/CD Pack ................................$14.95

Guitar Studies – Chordsby Chuck WayneSecond Floor MusicThis definitive jazz guitarchord method by musiclegend Chuck Wayne showsguitarists how to arrive ateach voicing and how to varyit, using Chuck’s uniquesystematic approach. He

covers: basic triads to open voiced harmony; genericand specific voicings; cross-reference recognition ofequal tonalities; pick and fingers technique; and muchmore. A must for any serious guitar student!00000911 ........................................................$12.95

Guitar Studies – Scalesby Chuck WayneSecond Floor MusicThe definitive jazz guitarscale method by musiclegend Chuck Wayne. Thisbook presents an in-depthanalysis of his highlyinfluential developments intechnique and jazz theory.

Features dozens of examples and exercises that Chuckhas found invaluable in his own teaching.00000896 ........................................................$12.95

Intervallic Designs for Jazz GuitarUltramodernSounds for Improvisingby Joe DiorioREH ProLessonsExpand your playing andyour imagination with these

revolutionary intervallic lines by jazz great Joe Diorio!Topics include: designs of tonality, designs of diatonicharmonies, designs for the diminished scales, designsfor dominant and altered dominant chords, designs forthe chromatic scales, designs of varied harmonicapplications, designs of the perfect fifth interval, designsfor freestyle improvisation, and more. Includes tab.00695565 Book/CD Pack ................................$16.95

Jazz Chord ConnectionA SYSTEMATIC

APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING

GUITAR FINGERBOARD

HARMONY

by Dave EastleeREH Pro Lessons SeriesThis terrific book/CD pack

by Dave Eastlee will give you the jazz guitar voicingsyou need to know, plus the theory behind how they areused in common chord progressions. The CD includes56 demo tracks of the exercises, which cover: com-mon fingerings and voice leading; common jazz chordprogressions; tritone substitution, turnarounds,diminished principles and other important jazz comp-ing tips. In standard notation and tab.00695710 Book/CD Pack ................................$14.95

Jazz GuitarTHE COMPLETE GUIDE

by Jeff SchroedlThe Hal Leonard JazzGuitar Method is yourcomplete guide to learningjazz guitar. This book usesreal jazz songs to teach youthe basics of accompanying

and improvising jazz guitar in the style of WesMontgomery, Joe Pass, Tal Farlow, Charlie Christian,Jim Hall, and many others. Topics include seventhchords, extended chords, altered chords, compingstyles, quartal voicings, multi-purpose voicings,reading chord charts, common chord progressions,tritone substitution, passing chords, scales,improvising over various chord types, soloing styles,solo jazz guitar, playing the melody, intros andendings, and more! Songs include: Satin Doll • Takethe “A” Train • Billie’s Bounce • Impressions •Bluesette • My One and Only Love • Desafinado •Autumn Leaves • Watch What Happens • TenorMadness • Oleo • Song for My Father • and more.00695359 Book/CD Pack ................................$12.95

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Jazz GuitarTHE SONGS AND

LICKS THAT MADE

IT HAPPEN

by Fred SokolowA complete survey of jazzguitar, its pioneers and how itdeveloped. Includes: sixnote-for-note transcriptionsof famous standards pivotal

to the genre; instruction in the essential playing styles;the history and development of jazz guitar; biographiesof the pioneering artists; a recording of the songs,exercises, and licks; and more. Songs include: Dinah •East of the Sun (and West of the Moon) • HoneysuckleRose • I’ll Remember April • Rose Room • Yesterdays.00699082 Book/CD Pack................................$14.95

Jazz GuitarChord SystemTHE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO

JAZZ CHORD VOICINGS &SUBSTITUTIONS

by Scott HendersonMusicians Institute Press – Private LessonsMI instructor Scott Hender-son presents a comprehen-

sive method for over 500 different voicings, using aunique color-coded system. Covers inversions,extensions, alterations and substitutions to help guitaristsunderstand chord functions and their harmonicpossibilities better than ever before, and help themincrease their harmonic vocabulary for accompaniment,composing, and chord-melody playing.00695291 ..........................................................$7.95

Jazz GuitarImprovisation by Sid JacobsMusicians Institute PressDevelop your solo skills withthis comprehensive methodwhich includes a CD with 99full demonstration tracks.Topics covered include:common jazz phrases;

applying scales and arpeggios; guide tones, non-chordal tones, fourths; and more. Includes standardnotation and tablature.00695128 Book/CD Pack................................$17.95

Jazz Guitar Jammin’by Chris AmelarThe best way to developimprovisational skills is toget together and jam withgreat musicians. However, ifyou live in a remote area, orsimply don’t know any othermusicians to play with, this

isn’t always possible. That’s where Jammin’ comes in.

The book/CD pack includes ten hot full-band tracksthat you can practice with, creating all of the tempos,feels, keys, and styles used by today’s best players. Theaccompanying book includes breakdowns of eachtrack with chord charts, full form analysis, key centers,rhythms, style and specific advice for improvising.Includes TAB.00696534 Book/CD Pack................................$16.95

Jazz Guitar Soloingby Bob PattersonHouston PublishingA handy how-to guide to thescales, arpeggios, and licksneeded in improvising jazzon the guitar, all in an easy-to-follow format!

00695031 ........................................................$14.95

Jazz Harmonyon the GuitarA LINEAR/STRUCTURAL

APPROACH

by Stan SmithHouston PublishingThis approach to studyingjazz harmony provides anappropriate sound in a jazzsetting early in guitarists’

development and gives them a foundation in bothlinear and structural harmonic concepts, preparingthem for more advanced theoretical concepts.00030450 Book/CD Pack ................................$17.95

Jazz Improvisation for Guitar by Les WiseREH ProLessons SeriesThis book/CD will teach youto play melodic jazz solosthat maintain continuity andinterest for the listener.

Topics covered include: tension and resolution • majorscale, melodic minor scale, and harmonic minor scalepatterns • common licks and substitution techniques •creating altered tension • and more! Features a CDwith 35 demo tracks.00695657 Book/CD Pack ................................$16.95

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52 Instruction/Technique PublicationsJim Kelly’s Guitar Workshopby Jim KellyBerklee PressJim Kelly’s Guitar Work-shop is an exciting newbook/CD pack to helpguitarists improve theirplaying in jazz, blues,

Latin and R&B styles. The ten original compositionsJim has written especially for this book aredesigned to help guitarists learn how to play in thestyle of Kenny Burrell, Mike Stern, Pat Metheny, JoePass, Stevie Ray Vaughan and other guitar greats.The songbook features these helpful songs andstudies in standard notation with tablature andfingerings. The accompanying CD includes 8 full-band backing tracks (featuring alto sax, acousticand electric guitars, bass and drums), 11 play-along tracks (with the guitar parts removed), and2 solo tracks (featuring Jim on electric andacoustic guitar). The full-band and play-alongtracks will help players phrase their own solos byincorporating the techniques of master guitarplayers, as Jim demonstrates on his solos.00695230 Book/CD Pack...........................$14.95

More Guitar Workshopby Jim KellyBerklee PressThis continuation fromJim’s first book teachesguitarists more about howto improve their playing inrock, blues, jazz, funk,Latin and R&B styles, and

how to play in the style of legends like WesMontgomery, Jeff Beck, and other greats. Players willdevelop their own approaches using the helpful full-band and play-along tracks on the accompanying CD,and learn to phrase their own solos in new ways byusing the techniques of master guitar players.Valuable to players at all levels, the strong melodiesand chord changes Jim has written especially for thisseries are fun to listen to and learn. The bookincludes traditional lead sheet music notation andguitar tab, including style, tempo, form, fingerings,song description and commentary, hints, tips,approaches and practice ideas.00695306 Book/CD Pack ..........................$14.95

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Jazz Rhythm GuitarThe Complete Guideby Jack GrasselThis book/CD pack will helprhythm guitarists betterunderstand: chord symbolsand voicings; comping stylesand patterns; equipment,accessories and set-up; the

fingerboard; chord theory; and much more. CDincludes 74 full-band tracks.00695654 Book/CD Pack ................................$19.95

Jazz Riffs for Guitarby Yoichi ArakawaGreat Riffs SeriesCherry Lane MusicLearn the coolest bop, fusionand swing riffs, licks, turn-arounds and solos in the styleof the jazz world’s greatestguitarists, such as Wes

Montgomery, Joe Pass, Pat Metheny, and John Scofield.Included in this book/CD pack are performance notes,tablature, and standard notation for all 45 examples.02503467 Book/CD Pack................................$17.95

Jazz Solosfor GuitarLEAD GUITAR IN

THE STYLES OF

TAL FARLOW, BARNEY KESSEL,WES MONTGOMERY, JOE PASS,JOHNNY SMITH

by Les WiseREH Pro LicksExamine the solo concepts of

top jazz guitarists in this info-packed book/CD pack.The CD includes full demonstration and rhythm-onlytracks to assist with learning the styles of KennyBurrell, Jim Hall, Barney Kessel, Pat Martino, WesMontgomery, Joe Pass, Johnny Smith and many others.The book includes phrase-by-phrase performancenotes; tips on arpeggio substitution, scale substitution,tension and resolution, jazz-blues, chord soloing andmore; and standard notation and tab.00695447 Book/CD Pack ................................$17.95

Jazz-RockSolos for GuitarLEAD GUITAR IN

THE STYLES OF CARLTON,FORD, METHENY, SCOFIELD,STERN AND MORE!by Norman Brown, SteveFreeman and Doug PerkinsREH Pro Licks

Examine the solo concepts of the jazz-rock masters inthis comprehensive book/CD package! You’ll getphrase-by-phrase performance notes, plus tips on:improvising with triads; blues fusion; lines for staticchords and vamps; atmospheric jazz; double stopimprovising; and much more. The book includes stan-dard notation and tab, and the CD features both full-demonstration and rhythm-only tracks.00695449 Book/CD Pack ................................$17.95

Jazz-Rock Triad Improvisingfor Guitar Private Lessonsby Jean Marc BelkadiMusicians Institute PressIn this “private lesson,” MI

instructor Jean MarcBelkadi reveals the secretsto creating interesting, over-

the-top, red-hot licks and lead phrases! He covers:modal and tonal usage, triad substitution andsuperimposition techniques, and much more. Thebook is in standard notation and tab, and the CDfeatures 50 full-band tracks.00695361 Book/CD Pack ................................$14.95

Jazz –Pat MartinoHouston PublishingPat Martino reveals hisfavorite single-note passages:improvising over II-V-I andother common progressions;melodic minor, Dorian,chromatic, and other scales;passing tones, tritone sub-

stitution, and dominant seventh arpeggios; and more.00070031 Book/CD Pack................................$18.95

Jazzing It UpHOW TO IMPROVISE

WITH JAZZ CHORDS

ON GUITAR

by Fred Sokolowedited by Ronny S. SchiffA basic guide for learning toplay jazz chord solos, chordbackup, and improvising withjazz chords. Includes: 175

moveable chord shapes; chord construction; commonchord progressions; and more. Complete with a dozensample chord solos plus chord grids and a CD to helpguitarists learn how to jazz up a chord solo.00695289 Book/CD Pack ................................$16.95

Pat Martino – Linear Expressions Legendary guitarist PatMartino shares his personalformula for chord conver-sions with you. Thisuniquely simple systemallows you to think melody,not theory. Amply illus-trated with some of Pat’sfavorite lines.

00070011 ..........................................................$9.95

A Modern Approach toJazz, Rock &Fusion Guitar by Jean Marc BelkadiMusicians Institute PressJean Marc Belkadi gives youover 30 great lines using avariety of techniques andmelodic ideas. Covers:alternate, sweep, and skip

picking; major scale, chromaticism, arpeggios,superimposing triads; legato, wide intervals,alterations; and much more. Includes standardnotation and tablature.00695143 Book/CD Pack................................$14.95

The Motivic Basis for JazzGuitar Improvisationby Steve RochinskiPlayers can increase theirjazz/bebop vocabularies withthis method for creating jazzlines in the style of CharlieParker, Charlie Christian, TalFarlow, Jimmy Raney and

others. The CD includes performance examples andbacking tracks from an all-star rhythm section, and thebook includes dozens of essential licks and phrases instandard notation and easy-to-read guitar neck diagrams00695257 Book/CD Pack................................$14.95

101 Must-Know Jazz LicksA Quick, Easy Reference for AllGuitaristsby Wolf MarshallNow you can add authenticjazz feel and flavor to yourplaying! Here are 101

definitive licks, plus a demonstration CD, from everymajor jazz guitar style, neatly organized into easy-to-use categories. They’re all here: swing and pre-bop,bebop, post-bop modern jazz, hard bop and cool jazz,modal jazz, soul jazz and postmodern jazz. Includes anintroduction by Wolf Marshall, tips for using the bookand CD, and a listing of suggested recordings.00695433 Book/CD Pack ................................$16.95

The Joe Pass Guitar MethodA comprehensive, easy-to-understand intermediate ap-proach to jazz guitar playingtechniques. Helps developan individual concept of im-provising by learning scalesand their basic chord formsand further develops

improvisation skills through the use of practicepatterns. Uses transcriptions along with severaloriginal pieces by Joe Pass.00347734 ..........................................................$7.95

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Playing Guitar in a Jazz/Big Bandby Tom AndersonHouston PublishingThis book gives the beginningjazz guitar player the basicshe or she needs to play guitarin a big band setting. All of thesong examples are onVolume 54 of the Jamey

Aebersold Play-A-Long series. An extremely helpful bookfor guitarists, educators, and arrangers.00030025 ........................................................$14.95

The Roots of Jazz GuitarTHE SONGS AND LICKS THAT MADE IT HAPPEN

by Fred Sokolow00699082 Book/CD Pack................................$14.95(Please see Songbooks)

Solo Jazz GuitarTHE COMPLETE CHORD MELODY METHOD

by Bill Hart00695317 ........................................................$10.95(Please see Songbooks)

Swing and BigBand GuitarFOUR-TO-THE-BAR

COMPING IN THE STYLE OF

FREDDIE GREEN

by Charlton JohnsonThis unique package teachesthe essentials of swing andbig band styles, includingchord voicings, inversions,

substitutions; time and groove, reading charts, chordreduction, and expansion; sample songs, patterns,progressions, and exercises; chord reference library;and a CD with over 50 full-demo examples.00695147 Book/CD Pack................................$16.95

Swing Guitar A GUIDE TO CHORDS,RHYTHM AND REPERTOIRE

taught by Marcy MarxerHomespun TapesHere’s a guitar course that willreally get your playing to swing!Marcy Marxer teaches chordpositions, progressions, substi-

tutions, right-hand rhythm, and a way of playing guitarthat’s perfect for western swing songs, thirties-style jazzand backing Texas-style fiddle tunes. These tapes willteach you to play hot rhythm to almost any swing tune youhear, even if you don’t read music. Songs: Hey GoodLookin’ • Deep Water • Miss Molly • Roly Poly • OldFashioned Love • Honeysuckle Rose • 12-Bar Blues •Rhythm Changes. Includes chord diagrams. Levels 2/3.00641275 Three Cassette Tapes ......................$37.50

Swing Guitar EssentialsString Letter PublishingThis comprehensive book/CD pack includes 5 fullsongs (including “MinorSwing” and “Avalon”) and10 in-depth lessons forplayers of all levels, taughtand recorded (slowly and

up to tempo) by the master teachers at AcousticGuitar magazine. It introduces guitarists to swing’sessential styles and pioneering players – from EddieLang to Count Basie’s rhythm master Freddie Green toHot Club virtuoso Django Reinhardt, and covers topicssuch as jazz chord basics, moveable chord forms,swing soloing, and more. Instructors include DixBruce, Hal Glatzer, David Hamburger, John Jorgenson,John Lehmann-Haupt, Tony Marcus, Scott Nygaard andMichael Simmons.00699193 Book/CD Pack ...............................$19.95

Swing GuitarPractice SessionsRHYTHM BACK-UP

with Mike DowlingHomespun TapesSwing players can now practicetheir improvisation skills on tenhot tunes as Mike plays back-

up on his powerful rhythm guitar. He provides bothslowed-down and up-to-speed versions, helpingplayers develop melodic sense, improvisational skillsand knowledge of the fingerboard. Includes: The Sheikof Araby • Dark Eyes • Honeysuckle Rose • Raggin’ It• Jumpin’ the Blues • St. Louis Blues • It Don’t Meana Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) • Rhythm Changes• Sweet Georgia Brown • and Cool Blues. Includes Tab• Level 300641512 CD/Book Pack ................................$19.95

Voice Leading for GuitarMOVING THROUGH THE

CHANGES

by John ThomasBerklee PressJust knowing how to play achord is never enough tomake good music. Voice

leading – moving individual chord voices smoothlyfrom one chord to the next – is an essential skill forjazz guitarists. This book/CD pack by Berklee associateprofessor of guitar John Thomas shows you how tovoice lead both chord tones and tensions, and willhelp you add a new level of sophistication to yourmusic. This book is designed for intermediate toadvanced guitar players. The accompanying CD fea-tures jazz tunes, blues and rhythm changes that youcan play along with.50449498 Book/CD Pack ................................$24.95

MULTI-INSTRUMENTSHorace Silver – The Art of Small JazzCombo PlayingInvaluable text outlining the“art” of combo playing frommaster leader, player, andcomposer Horace Silver.Includes sections on jazzphilosophy, group and soloplaying, composing and

arranging, the music business, and 7 of Horace'scombo arrangements.00673255 ........................................................$14.95

Take the LeadHouston PublishingA basic guide for each of thelead players in a jazzensemble. Each book coversall the facets of lead playingfor that particular section,including section phrasing,balance style, rehearsaltechniques, mouthpieces,

vibrato, special exercises, equipment, and many otherhelpful suggestions. 00030056 Alto Sax ............................................$9.9500030057 Trumpet ...........................................$9.9500030058 Trombone ........................................$9.95

PIANO/KEYBOARDAccompanying the Jazz/Pop Vocalist A PRACTICAL GUIDE

FOR PIANISTS

by Gene RizzoThe relationship betweensinger and accompanist isnot always an easy one, butwhen it clicks, it’s highly

rewarding for both parties – and the audience. In thisbook/CD pack, author and pianist Gene Rizzo revealsthe secrets to getting on a singer’s accompanist “A” list,covering topics including: exploring song forms, introsand endings, writing a lead sheet, accompanying differ-ent vocal styles, descriptive accompaniment, temporubato, transposition and more. The book includes twocomplete songs, and the CD contains both full-versiontracks and tracks with the piano part deleted for play-along practice. Appropriate for both solo piano accom-panists and players who are part of a combo.00290527 Book/CD Pack ................................$14.95

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Amazing Phrasing – Keyboard 50 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR

IMPROVISATIONAL SKILLS

by Debbie DenkeAmazing Phrasing is for anykeyboard player interested inlearning how to improviseand how to improve their

creative phrasing. This method is divided into threeparts: Melody – From scales to arpeggios, from usinglicks, riffs and runs to playing "outside," this sectionfocuses on melodic strategies for improvisation;Harmony – Whether comping or soloing, harmony isessential to improvisation, and this section covers it indetail; Rhythm & Style – Swing, laying back, shapingyour phrases with accents ... this last section puts thefinishing touches on your improvisational technique.You’ll learn approaches to working with and aroundother musicians, and you’ll practice comping and solo-ing over progressions in various styles – from rock tobossa nova to swing to bebop. The companion CD con-tains 44 full-band demos for listening, as well as manyplay-along examples so you can practice improvisingover various musical styles and progressions.00842030 Book/CD Pack ................................$16.95

The Aspiring Jazz Pianistby Debbie DenkeThere is no joy like that ofexpressing yourself throughmusical improvisation. Thisbook/CD pack will show youhow to arrange andimprovise to popular andjazz tunes in your own style,

using a clear, step-by-step method developed overmany years by successful jazz pianist and teacherDebbie Denke. It can be used for personal instructionor as a classroom text. The CD features both solopiano demonstrations and bass and drumaccompaniments that let you practice playing with arhythm section.00290480 Book/CD Pack.................................$24.95

Warren Bernhardt Teaches Jazz PianoHomespun Tapes Warren Bernhardt coversthe essential scales, modes,chord voicings, intervals,progressions and everythingelse you need to add excite-ment, color and creativity to

your playing. Volume 1 covers creating harmony andbuilding solos; Volume 2 provides a hands-on course inimprovisation and technique

Volume 1 – A Hands-On Course inImprovisation & Technique00699062 Volume 1 Book/CD Pack................$19.95

Volume 2 – Creating Harmony and Building Solos00699084 Volume 2 Book/CD Pack................$19.95

Blues, Jazz & RockRiffs for Keyboardsby William T. EvelethThis book presents a practicalapproach to improvisingthrough a system of patterns ina traditional blues style.Because so much of today’spopular music has its roots inblues, the material included

here is a vital component of jazz, rock, R&B, gospel, soul,and even pop. The author has compiled actual licks, riffs,turnaround phrases, embellishments, and basic patternsthat define good piano blues and can be used as a basisfor players to explore and create their own style.00221028 ..........................................................$9.95

A Classical Approach to Jazz PianoExploring Harmonyby Dominic AlldisA serious and thoroughdiscussion of harmony forthe literate pianist, this bookby Professor Dominic Alldisof the Royal Academy ofMusic in London addresses

accompaniment models, basic jazz theory, polychords,reharmonization, upper structure triads, blockchords, pentatonic harmony, and many more subjects,drawing harmonic parallels from classical composers.Alldis includes key excerpts from the greatest jazzstandards to illustrate his points.00220017 .......................................................$19.95

Dr. B’s Rhythmic Training IMPROVE YOUR TIMING AND

CREATIVE POTENTIAL

taught by Karl BergerHomespun TapesFamed jazz musician, com-poser and arranger KarlBerger (winner of six DownBeat Critics Poll awards!)

has devised a unique system that will sharpen any play-er’s rhythmic approach to classical, jazz, pop, blue-grass and world beat music. Working with top sessiondrummer Kirk Driscoll, Karl demonstrates 35polyrhythmic forms on vibes, synthesizer and piano.The understanding gained from these exercises willhelp musicians attain rhythmic freedom for betterimprovisation, while exploring untapped rhythmicpossibilities. Rhythm tracks are provided, transform-ing the lessons into a dynamic and exciting home prac-tice session. THREE CDs • EARLY INTERMEDIATELEVEL • INCLUDES MUSIC00641543 Three CDs.......................................$37.50

Dr. John TeachesNew Orleans PianoHomespun TapesVolume 1 – In-DepthSessions with a Master Musician Mac “Dr. John” Rebennack, averitable encyclopedia ofmusic and lore, immersesyou in all aspects of New

Orleans boogie and blues piano. This intimate sessionwith the legendary “Night Tripper” will help you build asolid repertoire and acquire a wealth of essential licks,runs, turnarounds, rhythms and techniques. Even non-players will love this guided tour of a great Americantradition. Level 400699090 Book/CD Pack.................................$19.95

Volume 2 – Building a Blues RepertoireDr. John adds an arsenal of classic 12-bar and16-bar blues while exploring the use of tenths,parallel 5ths, chord patterns, right-hand fills, major-to-minor changes and a myriad of embellishments. Hedigs into traditional “butterfly” stride, dissects theinfluential styles of Lloyd Glenn, Charles Brown andother legendary players, and shows how to interpretand improvise classic songs. Level 400699093 Book/CD Pack................................$19.95

Volume 3 – Sanctifying the BluesDr. John’s gospel piano session explores thechurch-based rhythms and harmonies that helped givebirth to the blues. This session includes the “FamousLick,” leading to an encyclopedic survey of thecontributions of the great players: Professor Longhair,Papa Yancy, Jellyroll Morton, Huey Smith, TootsWashington, Charles Brown, Allen Toussaint,Champion Jack Dupree, Jolly Landrey and the WildChapatoulas, and other legendary bluesmen. Level 400699094 Book/CD Pack................................$19.95

Joey DeFrancesco’sConcepts for Improvisationby Brad Townsendin collaboration with Joey DeFrancescoThis book by renownedyoung Hammond B-3 organ-ist Joey DeFrancesco en-compasses blues and bebop

lines and progressions. It includes: music examplesfor practice and study; examples and lines in all 12keys; transcriptions and improvisations with harmonicanalysis for two tunes; and Joey playing the examplesin different tempos on the CD, with and without theright hand.00220010 Book/CD Pack ...............................$22.95

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Easy Jazz Riffs for Pianoby Frank FeldmanCherry Lane MusicThe Great Riffs series breaksdown styles of music intoriffs that help piano playersincorporate stylistic techni-ques into their playing. EasyJazz Riffs explores four and

eight-bar turnaround riffs, riffs from the swing period,hard bop period and contemporary riffs.02503900 Book/CD Pack ................................$17.95

The Harmony of Bill Evansby Jack ReillyUnichrom Ltd.This book takes an analyticalview of the harmonic structureboth of Bill Evans’compositions and his treat-ments of standards. Songscovered include: Peri’s Scope

• Time Remembered • I Should Care • and more.00699405 ........................................................$17.95

Exploring Basic Blues for Keyboardby Bill BoydThis book introduces ablues scale system thatproduces idiomatic soundscharacteristic of early blues,dixieland, boogie, swing androck. Instruction beginswith one-measure phrases

followed by a step-by-step approach to twelve-measureimprovisation.00221029 ........................................................$12.95

Exploring Jazz Scales for Keyboardby Bill BoydScales provide the basis forjazz improvisation and fill-ins. The scales presented inthis book produce idioma-tic sounds associated withmany jazz styles. Boyd ex-plores the jazz scales and

examines their potential, giving the player moreimprovisation resources. Each chapter includes chartswith the scales written in all keys with suggestedfingerings and a list of chords which complement eachscale. Music examples apply the scales to jazz chordprogressions and compositions. Upon completion, thestudent will gain new insights into the practicalapplication of jazz scales and will be able to enhanceperformance.00221015 ........................................................$12.95

Exploring TraditionalScales and Chords for Jazz Keyboardby Bill BoydScales and chord tonesprovide the basis for jazzimprovisation and fill-ins.This book presents tradi-tional scales and chords

within the framework of a chord progression. Chartsare included with the scales written in all keys and alist of chords which complement each scale. Over 160music examples apply the scales and chord tones tojazz chord progressions. The keyboard player will gainnew insights into the practical application of scalesand chord tones to improvisation.00290065 ........................................................$12.95

Faces of Jazz – Hale SmithEdward B. Marks MusicCo.A set of 12 original piecesfor the intermediate pianistby Hale Smith. His music ishighly praised by educatorsfor its freshness and musicalquality. Includes: My Scarf Is

Yellow • Blooz • Scrambled Eggs & Ernie.00009257 .........................................................$4.95

How to Improvise with PianoAn in-depth look at impro-vising at the piano. Topicsinclude: Keyboard Harmony,Variation, and Motif Improv-isation.

00500962 ..........................................................$5.95

. Intermediate JazzChord Voicing forKeyboardby Bill BoydThis book is a logicalfollow-up to An Introduc-tion to Jazz Chord Voicingfor Keyboard. It continuesto explore contemporarychord voicings and their

application to melody and accompaniment playingwith a jazz group. All chord voicings and the II V Ichord progression are written out in all keys. The ap-pendices from both books combined are virtually anencyclopedia of chord voicings. Chapter assignmentsrequire experimentation with actual jazz tunes takenfrom sheet music or fake books. Practical exercises incomping and solo playing are included.00290204 ........................................................$12.95

An Introduction to Jazz Chord Voicing for Keyboardby Bill BoydThis book is designed forthe pianist/keyboardist withmoderate technical skillsand reading ability whodesires to play jazz stylesand learn to improvise from

reading chord symbols. It is an ideal self-teachingbook for keyboardists in high school and junior highjazz ensembles. Unique features of this book includechords and progressions written out in all keys (notjust written in one key with a complicated formula forfiguring out all the other keys), a simple fingeringsystem which applies to all keys, and coverage ofimprovising and solo playing.00854100 ........................................................$12.95

Jazz Chord Progressionsfor Keyboardby Bill BoydThis book contains thechord progressions found inmost jazz standards. Eachprogression is written withchord voicings which areindigenous to the style. Thebook is divided into two

sections. The first section uses chord voicings with theroot as the bottom note. This voicing is appropriatewhen playing with a jazz group where there is no bassplayer. Chord voicings with the third or seventh of thechord as the bottom note are the basis for section two.This voicing is useful when a bass player is present toprovide the root movement. The same progressionsappear in both sections. The study of this material willhelp prepare the player for fake book reading andcomping with a group.00290486 ........................................................$12.95

Jazz Hanonby Peter DeneffPrivate LessonsMusicians Institute PressThis one-on-one lesson withMusicians Institute instruc-tor Peter Deneff features 50exercises for the beginningto professional jazz pianist,covering: angular lines,

large intervals, pentatonic patterns, blues scales,irregular chromatic melodies, double-note patterns,suggested fingerings, suggestions for practice, more. 00695554 .......................................................$12.95

Jazz Keyboard Basicsby Bill BoydThe groundwork you needto start playing jazz.Includes chapters on: Basicjazz chord voicings appliedto comping, solo andmelody playing; Voicings forII V I progressions writtenout for all major and minor

keys; over 300 music examples to play and analyze.00220000 ........................................................$12.95

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Jazz PianoABRSM Publishing“What good is music if it ain’tgot that swing?”

– Duke EllingtonThe Associated Boardresponds with Jazz Piano, acomprehensive introductionto the world of jazz. A pio-neering set of publications

and optional assessment materials provide the build-ing blocks you need to play jazz with imagination,understanding, and style, and to improvise effectivelyright from the start. Five levels of graded pieces con-tain a wide range of styles: funky jazz, up-tempo swing,calypso, Latin, jazz waltz, modal, bebop, Gospel, rag-time, free jazz, and more. There are classic tunes byDuke Ellington, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, andThelonious Monk. Within each level there are 15pieces, aural tests, quick studies, scales, arpeggios,and a CD. The 15 pieces are presented in three cate-gories: blues, standards, and contemporary jazz. Eachpiece provides a head/melody which contains all thecharacteristic voicings, phrasing, and rhythmic pat-terns needed for a stylish performance. An improvisedsection follows, where guideline pitches and left-handvoicings are given as a practical starting point forsolos. Totally accessible and at the highest musicalstandards, these pieces provide the opportunity to playjazz confidently and creatively.00290529 Level 1 Book/CD............................$12.9500290530 Level 2 Book/CD............................$12.9500290531 Level 3 Book/CD............................$12.9500290532 Level 4 Book/CD............................$12.9500290533 Level 5 Book/CD............................$12.95

Jazz Piano from Scratch ABRSM PublishingJazz Piano from Scratch is acomplete step-by-step guideto playing jazz with confi-dence and style. Designed forthe absolute beginner, itbreaks down the processinto simple yet fun activities,

with many musical examples to illustrate the pointsmade. The accompanying CD provides examples,activities, and some great trio playing to use as a back-drop to the student’s own work. Together with a rangeof other supporting materials – pieces, scales, quickstudies, aural tests and CDs – this book provides acomprehensive introduction to the world of jazz.00290534 Book/CD.........................................$24.95

Jazz Riffsfor Pianoby Frank FeldmanGreat Riffs SeriesCherry Lane MusicLearn the hottest tags, patterns,turnarounds, and solos in thestyle of the jazz world’slegendary talents, such as BudPowell, Thelonious Monk,

George Shearing, Red Garland, Erroll Garner, Chick Corea,Bill Evans, and Keith Jarrett. Included in this book/CD packare detailed performance notes for all examples.02503620 Book/CD Pack................................$17.95

Jazz Piano Comping from the TopFOR THE BEGINNING JAZZ

IMPROVISOR

by Tom AndersonHouston PublishingIntroduces jazz piano playingfrom the very beginning! Fromchord symbols to comping,this book will get any player

started and let them make sense of the jazz language.00030036 ........................................................$14.95

Intermediate Jazz PianoComping – “At the Bridge”by Tom AndersonHouston PublishingThis book is meant to pickup where Jazz PianoComping: From the Top leftoff. It provides authenticpiano voicings for jazz piano

accompaniments. All of the song examples are onVolume 54 of the Jamey Aebersold Play-a-long Series.00030024 ........................................................$14.95

Jazz Piano Concepts & Techniquesby John ValerioThis book provides a step-by-step approach to learn-ing basic piano realizationsof jazz and pop tunes fromlead sheets. Systems forvoicing chords are pre-

sented from the most elementary to the advancedalong with methods for practicing each system. Boththe non-jazz and the advanced jazz player will benefitfrom the focus on: chords, chord voicings, harmony,melody and accompaniment, and styles.00290490 ........................................................$16.95

Jazz Piano Methodby Jean RoburFrom the start students usingthis book will learn abouttheory by studying “non-classic” styles of music suchas pop, rock, Latin, jazz, etc.

00290287...................$7.95

Pentatonic Scales forthe Jazz-RockKeyboardistby Jeff BurnsHouston PublishingThis essential book coverstheory and studies of theminor, iodian, lydian,mixolydian, locrian, minorraised seventh, major

lowered sixth, lydian dominant, and super locrianpentatonic scales.00220004 ..........................................................$9.95

Playing Keyboard Bass LinesLEFT-HAND TECHNIQUE

FOR KEYBOARDS

by John ValerioThis step-by-step approach tolearning how to play left-handbass lines at the keyboardincludes examples and

exercises covering the chord progressions and stylesplayers will encounter. Keyboardists at all levels willbenefit from this book’s focus on: walking bass lines,playing in a “two-feel,” waltz time, Latin styles, puttingboth hands together, and more. The exercises for eachchapter are recorded on the accompanying CD.00290483 Book/CD Pack ...............................$14.95

Progressive JazzStudies for Pianoby John KemberFaber MusicA great new collection of 27carefully graded original jazzstudies covering standardtechniques such as swingrhythm, anticipation,syncopation, chord sequen-

ces, walking bass lines, and more. For pianists of basicto moderate ability.50482663 Level 1 .............................................$9.9550482664 Level 2 .............................................$9.95

Quartal Jazz Piano Voicings by Paul RinzlerThis book is a completeguide to the captivating andcomplex chord voicingsprevalent in modern jazz. Itincludes: quickest voicings –a guide to the first and bestquartal voicings one should

know; selected voicings – good voicings in all keys; allvoicings – every possible quartal voicing followed bytraditional jazz theory; quartal voicings applied to astandard jazz chord progression; the theory behindderiving quartal voicings; and more.00842059 Piano Instruction............................$12.95

Really Cool Jazz PianoBook (Student/TeacherDuets)An irresistible collection of15 easy contemporary piecesfor pupil/teacher duet in up-to-the-minute jazz and popstyles. The easy part standson its own, but things reallystart to fizz when you add the

more advanced accompaniments - so show off andenjoy yourselves with these brilliant pieces!50482988 Piano Duet........................................$8.95

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Voicings for Jazz Keyboardby Frank MantoothA respected soloist, clinicianand writer, Mantooth has writtenthis book for any keyboardplayer interested in developingbetter jazz chord voicing. Writtenmore as a “how-to” book than atextbook, Voicings will make avaluable addition to the library of

any performer, arranger, teacher or jazz theorist.00855475 ........................................................$12.95

SAXOPHONEAmazing Phrasing – Tenor Saxophone 50 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR

IMPROVISATIONAL SKILLS

by Dennis TaylorAmazing Phrasing is for anytenor saxophone playerinterested in learning how toimprovise and how to

improve their creative phrasing. The ideas are dividedinto three main sections: Harmony – explores scales,arpeggios, chord substitutions, harmonic embellish-ments, and other harmonic phrasing ideas; Rhythm –covers legato tonguing, swing feel, rhythmic displace-ment, how to manipulate time and other aspects ofrhythmic phrasing; Melody – discusses contour lines,making patterns musical, developing a motif, buildinga solo, and many other melodic phrasing ideas. Thecompanion CD includes 26 full-band tracks in variousmusical styles for listening and play along.00310787 Book/CD Pack ................................$16.95

Contemporary Saxophone by John LaughterPreface by Ernie WattsForeword by Jay DavidsonCenterstream PublicationsThis book contains infoon: creating solos; select-ing a sax, mouthpiece,

reed and ligature; mics and sound systems; cho-reography; and more. Includes an artists’ equip-ment list, discography, and CD performances byJay Davidson and Don Wise.00000144 Book/CD Pack ...............................$17.95

Daily Warm-UpExercises for Saxophoneby Jackie McLeanLiving sax legend JackieMcLean is one of the great-est alto players of the post-Parker era. for this book, hehas assembled essentialwarm-up exercises to helpstudents become familiar

with playing through different keys ascending anddescending chromatically. Includes a biography, aninterview, many exercises, and transcriptions of hissolos in “Bluesnik” and “Dig.”00841999 ..........................................................$7.95

Jazz Exercises and Etudes for the Alto Saxophonistby Jordon RuweHouston PublishingThe exercises in this newbook from Houston Publish-ing are designed to help thealto saxophonist developmore jazz technique and

more control in the altissimo register. Includes jazzetudes on common chord progressions.00030457.........................................................$12.95

TRUMPETAmazing Phrasing –Trumpet50 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR

IMPROVISATIONAL SKILLS

by Dennis Taylor & Steve HerrmanAmazing Phrasing is for anytrumpet player interested inlearning how to improvise and

how to improve their creative phrasing. The 50 ideas aredivided into three main sections: Harmony – exploresscales, arpeggios, chord substitutions, harmonic embell-ishments, and other harmonic phrasing ideas; Rhythm– covers legato tonguing, swing feel, rhythmic displace-ment, how to manipulate time, and other aspects ofrhythmic phrasing; Melody – discusses contour lines,making patterns musical, developing a motif, building asolo, and many other melodic phrasing ideas. The com-panion CD contains 26 demo tracks for listening, as wellas many play-along examples so you can practice impro-vising over various musical styles and progressions.00310902 Book/CD Pack ................................$16.95

Arturo Sandoval – Playing Techniques and Performance Studies for TrumpetWith this three-volume seriesof method books, world-renowned trumpeter ArturoSandoval presents a compre-hensive approach to trumpet

playing and basic musicianship. With this method heincorporates traditional exercises and routines and shareshis own unique, creative style of teaching. Arturo uses acareful blend of warm-up exercises, technique builders,stylistic etudes and duets to present an exciting and effec-tive approach for the trumpet student. Each volume comescomplete with a play-along recording featuring ArturoSandoval performing selected exercises from the book.

Volume 1 (Beginner)00696535 Book/Cassette Pack........................$17.9500696536 Book/CD Pack................................$19.95

Volume 2 (Intermediate)00696537 Book/Cassette Pack........................$17.9500696538 Book/CD Pack................................$19.95

Volume 3 (Advanced)00696539 Book/Cassette Pack........................$17.9500696540 Book/CD Pack................................$19.95

TROMBONEExercises and Etudes for the Jazz Instrumentalistby J.J. JohnsonExercises and Etudes forthe Jazz Instrumentalist is acollection of original piecesby the master Trombonist/Composer J.J. Johnson.Designed as study material

and playable by any instrument, these pieces run thegamut of the jazz experience, featuring common anduncommon time signatures and keys, and styles fromballads to funk. They are progressively graded so thatboth beginners and professionals will be challenged bythe demands of this wonderful music. Published inboth treble and bass clef editions, with text by J.J.00842042 Treble Clef Edition..........................$16.9500842018 Bass Clef Edition.............................$16.95

Plunger TechniquesThe Al Grey PlungerMethod for Trombone and Trumpetby Al Grey and Mike GreySecond Floor MusicLearn how to play the plungerfrom a master of the art: AlGrey. As a widely acclaimed

jazz trombonist, Al has demonstrated his unique plungertalents with a variety of different bands, most notably withCount Basie. He has developed a new way to notate thesubtle effects plunger playing can achieve and he explainsthe secrets of correct equipment preparation andtechnique. Detailed instruction is accompanied byexercises and examples which are demonstrated on acassette by Al alone and with a studio brass and rhythmsection. Also included is a stage band arrangement by Aland his son Mike which is also on the cassette.00000847 Book/Cassette...................................$6.9500000848 Cassette ............................................$4.00

Progressive JazzStudies – Easy Levelby James RaeFaber MusicOver 60 original studies in avariety of jazz styles. PartOne introduces the beginnerto jazz rhythms, while PartTwo contains twenty care-fully graded melodic jazz

studies. Part Three, “Improvisation and Blues,”encourages budding jazz players to use these studies asthe basis for further creative jazz improvisation.50482570 Trombone.........................................$9.95

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VIBRAPHONEIntermediate ProgressiveEtudesMULTI-STYLISTIC 2- AND

4-MALLET STUDIES FOR

SOLO VIBES

by David KovinsThe Vibraphone VirtuositySeriesThis book/CD pack will help

develop a contemporary vibist’s technique andmusicianship. It includes: 33 etudes in different styles;chromatic exercises; whole-tone scales; and studies inperfect fourths. It covers techniques such as: malletdampening, pedaling, musical phrasing, and more.Author David Kovins provides suggested stickings, andcommentary about each exercise and etude. Eachetude is performed on the accompanying disc, andsome contain chord symbols to allow forimprovisation.06620026 Book/CD Pack ...............................$14.95

Voicing andComping for Jazz VibraphoneFOUR-MALLET STUDIES

FOR THE MODERN VIBIST

by Thomas L. DavisHere is the definitive guide tochordal playing for thecontemporary vibraphonist.Includes material on: voicing

selection, chord-member selection, use of extensionsand alterations, voice leading, inversion selection, andmore. The accompanying CD contains demos and play-along tracks with notated charts featuring standardchordal progressions in the following styles: fast &medium swing, ballad, jazz waltz, bossa-nova, andsamba. This book is the most complete – and fun! – wayto learn four-mallet voicings and comping patterns forjazz vibes.06620019 Book/CD Pack ...............................$12.95

VIOLINBeyond Classical ViolinAN INTRODUCTION TO THE

WORLD OF IMPROVISATION

by Charlie Bisharat Cherry Lane MusicCharlie Bisharat, renownedviolinist for John Tesh, offersevery violinist the tools and

skill necessary to play improvised music! Thisbook/CD pack contains everything you need to knowabout groove and feel, playing over chord changes,and extended techniques. Musical examples are in thestyles of Shankar, Grappelli, Goodman, and Ponty, andcover jazz, blues, rock, popular, ethnic and worldmusic.02503810 Book/CD Pack ...............................$17.95

The ContemporaryViolinistby Julie Lyonn LiebermanLearn some of the most im-portant fiddle and violinstyles in the world! With thisbook and the help of thepractice CD, players will beguided through dozens ofleft- and right-hand exer-

cises and tunes designed to help develop the feel of avariety of styles and ways they can be used forimprovisation. Includes an introduction by TurtleIsland String Quartet, and photos and quotes fromdozens of musicians. Author Julie Lyonn Lieberman hasalso written Improvising Violin, You Are YourInstrument and Planet Musician, and has taughtthousands of string players worldwide how to impro-vise through her workshops and private lessons.00695420 Book/CD Pack................................$23.95

Improvising Violinby Julie Lyonn LiebermanHuiksi Music CompanyWritten for the violinist wholongs to leave the confines ofthe written page, Impro-vising Violin is a compre-hensive guide to the art and

science of successful string improvisation. With clear,step-by-step explanations and instructions, acclaimedteacher and performer Lieberman breaks down all ofthe components necessary to master improvisation injazz, blues, swing, folk, rock and new age styles, offer-ing dozens of helpful tips on theory and techniquealong the way.00695234 ........................................................$19.95

VOICEMusicianship for SingersHouston PublishingFor individual jazz and popsingers, or high school orcollege classes. Coversmusical terms, theory, ear-training. Teaches skills thatjazz or pop singers will needon the bandstand or in the

studio. Includes examples and exercises on vocalharmony, transposition, sight-singing, and chartwriting as well as accompaniment on CD for many ofthe exercises.00740030 Book/CD Pack................................$28.00

Teach Yourselfto Read MusicA GUIDE FOR POP, ROCK,BLUES AND JAZZ SINGERS

by Jeffrey DeutschHouston PublishingCovers all the basics andincludes examples, exer-

cises, songs, answers and an assignment for eachchapter.00030445 Book/CD Pack ...............................$19.95

21 Bebop ExercisesJAZZ PHRASING FOR

VOCALISTS &INSTRUMENTALISTS IN ALL

KEYS

by Steve RawlinsCreative ConceptsThis book/CD pack by notedarranger and composer

Steve Rawlins was designed for both soloists andensemble performers interested in further developingtheir proficiency with jazz interpretation. Itconcentrates on practice in all twelve keys to helpdevelop dexterity and range, as well as instilling thebenefits of each particular exercise. The CD includesexamples of all 21 exercises.00315341 Book/CD Pack ................................$17.95

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60 Videos & DVDsGENERAL INSTRUCTION

Breakthrough to Improv:The Secrets of Improvisation15 Steps to Musical Freedomfor All Musiciansby Dave FrankThis hour-long video master classhas been designed for players ofall instruments, as a way to“break through” to a creative

approach to improvising music. Hosted by Dave Frank,Berklee professor and author of Hal Leonard’spopular book series Joy of Improv, this video outlinesa unique series of “practice points” which aredesigned to guide you effortlessly into the process ofimprovisation! Topics include: the universal principlesof improvisation, structuring an improv practicesession, adopting the improviser’s attitude, andmore... Highly recommended for aspiring improvisersand music teachers looking for a way to begin teachingimprovisation. This video will get you and yourstudents jammin’! 60 minutes.00320225 VHS Video.......................................$19.9500320266 DVD................................................$19.95

Jazz/Blues ImprovisationFor All Instrumentstaught by Doug Munro with special guests Danny Gottlieb (drums) andJonathan Sanborn (bass)Homespun VideoHere are the tools necessary toimprovise freely in an ensemble,

regardless of instrument. Guitarist and jazz educatorDoug Munro teaches a variety of scales and riffs, anddiscusses the use of interval leaps, accents, tri-tonesand arpeggios in improvisation. Featuredperformances illustrate how phrasing, motivic playingand chromatics add strength and interest toimprovisations. 80-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC •BEGINNER LEVEL00641154 .......................................................$29.95

GUITAR

INSTRUCTIONBossa Nova Guitar Licksamplesby Romero LubamboRittor MusicThe world’s most in-demand bossanova guitarist, Romero Lubambo hasperformed and recorded with AstrudGilbert, Ivan Lins, Ana Karam, AirtoMoreira, Al Jarreau, GroverWashington Jr., Michael Brecker and

many others. In this video, he shows you 33 essential bossanova guitar patterns - direct from Brazil. Contents includebasic patterns, advanced patterns, guitar styles of bossanova, melodic patterns and more. Performances featureRomero’s band Trio Da Paz with additional vocals. Includesa 52-page booklet. 60 minutes.00320223 .......................................................$19.95

Larry CarltonStar LicksThis Grammy Award-winningjazz/rock guitarist has recordedwith Steely Dan, Diana Ross, NeilDiamond, Olivia Newton-John,Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson,and others. In this video hediscusses blues and chordsubstitution. 60 minutes.

00324300 .......................................................$19.95

Larry Carlton – Vol. 2Star LicksLearn how Larry Carlton, one oftoday’s most influential jazz/rockguitarists, achieves his soulful andmemorable style in this revealingsession. He presents an in-depthlook at how to solo and improvisejazz, blues and bebop variationswith keyboard accompaniment

provided by Terry Trotter. He covers many vitalperformance tips and techniques, including: playingover ballads, expanding phrases, creating chordmelodies and solos, and more. 45 minutes.00324305 .......................................................$19.95

50 Licks Jazz Stylefeaturing Bruce BuckinghamStar LicksBruce demonstrates the essentiallicks for the chords andprogressions common to jazz II-V-I licks, turnaround licks,chromatic bebop lines, licks foraltered chords and major and

minor vamps, and much more! He illustrates theselicks in several styles, including: swing, bossa nova,samba, swing 16ths, funky fusion and bluesy shuffles.Each lick is played in context, then demonstratedslowly with a full explanation on its properapplications. 61 minutes.00320141 .......................................................$14.95

Fretboard Roadmapsfeaturing Fred SokolowHal LeonardNo matter what style of guitar youplay, you will love this DVD! ThisDVD helps viewers think likemusicians. Using familiar tunes,Fred Sokolow teaches the mov-

able fretboard patterns all the pros use. Guitarists willlearn how to solo and play back-up in all keys, all overthe fretboard • play movable chords and chord pro-gressions • play chord-based licks and arpeggios • jamor play melodies with the blues box and with pentatonicand major scales • and much more. The accompanyingbooklet comes complete with easy-to-follow notationand diagrams which correspond exactly to the DVD.00320325 DVD................................................$16.9500320138 VHS Video.......................................$14.95

The Guitar Artistryof Bill FrisellRittor MusicBill Frisell stands out amongcontemporary guitarists with hisinnovative playing style and uniquesound. This is the first instruc-tional video to introduce Bill’splaying and to present his indi-vidual approach in detail. In the six

chapters of the video – background, technique,effects, harmony, rhythm and arrangement – Billanalyzes various aspects of his magical techniques andimaginative conception. Features performances of hisfamous former trio with Kermit Driscoll (bass) andJoey Baron (drums). Songs include: When We Go •Strange Meeting • Rag • The Days of Wine and Roses.Includes a 20-page booklet. 60 minutes.00320210 .......................................................$29.95

Jim Hall Star LicksAn introspective look at one of thegreatest and most respected jazzguitar virtuosos of all time. Inseveral complete live perform-ances of his most notablecompositions – Subsequently, TwoBlues, Three, All Across The City,Something Tells Me, and

Something Special – Jim discusses and demonstratesthe key components of performance and improvisation.00699390 .......................................................$19.95

Jazz Guitar Improvisationtaught by John Abercrombiewith special guest John BasileHomespun VideoModern jazz master JohnAbercrombie provides insightsinto the vast potential of the guitarfingerboard. After working withthis video, guitarists will soon

hear a dramatic change in their ability to create clear,expressive improvisations. Abercrombie uses hisoriginal compositions and the beautiful standard"Stella By Starlight” to demonstrate melodic andmotivic development, polychording, dynamics,rhythmic changes and other essential skills. A must forall jazz guitarists! 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC• INTERMEDIATE LEVEL00641059 .......................................................$39.95

Jazz Guitar Improvisationfeaturing Sid JacobsMusicians Institute PressDevelop your jazz soloing skillswith this comprehensive video.Topics covered include: three-octave diatonic scale patterns •triads and triad pairs • commonjazz phrases • guide tones and

non-chordal tones • and harmonized fourths.Approximately 60 minutes.00695639.........................................................$19.95

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Stanley Jordan Star LicksThis video presents Stanley’srevolutionary “touch” or“tapping” technique. Using nodubs or other studio effects, he isable to sound like two or threeguitarists playing simultaneously.Viewers will discover the secretsof his style as well as tips for

their own playing, such as: improvising expressivemelodies, developing practice techniques, improvingdexterity, and much more. Includes a booklet withtranscriptions of his riffs. 90 minutes.00324230 .......................................................$19.95

Learn to Play Django-Style GypsyJazz Guitar – 2-Video Settaught by Paul MehlingHomespun VideoThe founder and leader of the HotClub of San Francisco teaches andanalyzes the styles of DjangoReinhardt and other great swing

players of the thirties and forties. He carefully explainsthe variety of rhythms as well as the improvisationalleads that get a band to really swing!Video One – Rhythm: 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDESCHORDS • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVELVideo Two – Soloing: 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDESMUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL00641384 Complete Two-Tape Series ..............$49.9500641382 Video One Only ..............................$29.9500641383 Video Two Only...............................$29.95

Mike Stern – GuitarInstructional VideoFeaturing Live Performances atthe 55 Bar in New York CityRittor MusicGrammy nominated jazz guitaristMike Stern has been in the publiceye (and ears) since he was amember of the Miles Davis Band inthe early ’80s. His prolific

performances and recordings have earned himrecognition as one of the best and most popularcontemporary guitarists today. This, his firstinstructional video, includes four live performances byMike and his band at the 55 Bar in New York City, thehistorical club in which Mike has played for over 15years accompanied by many great musicians includingJaco Pastorius. Additionally, in an exclusive interviewwith New York-based jazz guitarist Satoshi Inoue, Sternoffers his own analysis and explanation of each tune.The songs – a blues, a standard, a ballad, and a funktune – were carefully selected by Mike himself in orderto demonstrate every aspect of his guitar performanceand techniques. He also gives insight to his backgroundand influences, practice routines, and provides athorough review of his gear configurations. 65 minutes.00320269 .......................................................$29.95

Whammy Bar and String Bendingfeaturing Mat GurmanStar LicksMat Gurman has performed with TheTonight Show Band, and doneworkshops with Dizzy Gillespie, JoeWilliams, and Carmen McRae. Hisvideo covers single string bending,unison bends, double stops to three

part harmony bends, left hand technique, pitchaccuracy, targeting note choices, and more. He alsoexplains how to choose a whammy bar system and useeffects like dive bombing, scooping, sonic blasts, andBanshee howls. 32 minutes.00320018 .........................................................$9.95

Mark Whitfield Star LicksMark is a Berklee alum who hasplayed with George Benson, theMarsalis brothers, DonaldHarrison and Jack McDuff,among others. Here he demon-strates his intense warm-uproutine, and covers: scale se-quences; arpeggios; chord inver-

sions; extensions and constant structure voicings;applications of II, V, I chord progressions and chordmelody; reharmonization of songs; and much more.Includes a booklet with easy-to-follow notation anddiagrams that correspond to this 60-minute video.00324043 .......................................................$19.95

You Can Play JazzGuitar – 3-Video Settaught by Mike DeMiccoHomespun VideoThis comprehensive method isclear, accessible and highly infor-mative. Mike DeMicco has devisedthe essential series that’s perfectfor anyone eager to play jazz guitar.

Video One: This hands-on jazz primer contains anenormous amount of information, from improvisingon II-V-I chords to arranging a complex jazz standard.Mike teaches scales, modes, voicings and otherimportant basics, then shows how to put them to use.82-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + DIAGRAMS •BEGINNER LEVELVideo Two: Mike presents dozens of examples to showhow to create dazzling solos over chord changes. Heuses styles developed by Mike Stern, Tal Farlow, JohnColtrane and others to explain how to use solo lines,passing tones and other devices to create personalizedimprovisations. 80-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC +DIAGRAMS • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.Video Three: Starting with his bebop-oriented tune“Boptology,” Mike shows how to build creative solos,challenging players to find their own voice. The melodyof this tune is a complete study tool as it illustrates acompelling synthesis of several jazz styles. Mike thentakes apart the classic Victor Young standard “LoveLetters” to fully discuss chord melodies and new ideasfor soloing. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC +DIAGRAMS • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL00641060 Complete Three-Tape Series ...........$79.9500641061 Video One Only ..............................$29.9500641062 Video Two Only...............................$29.9500641063 Video Three Only............................$29.95

JIM HALL VIDEOSJim Hall – Jazz Guitar Master ClassRittor MusicThis trilogy of videos on how to play the jazz guitarfeatures the legendary Jim Hall, who shares instructiontechniques and theories for playing, and demonstrateshis methods of improvisation.

Jim Hall – Jazz GuitarMaster Class, Volume 1Jazz Basics – The Principles of ImprovisationJazz Basics is designed for thenewcomer to jazz guitar. It coversall of the fundamentals and basicconcepts essential for jazzimprovisation, and featuresperformances with Satoshi Inoue on

guitar. Songs include “Big Blues” and “Whistle Stop.”Includes a 32-page booklet. Approximately 60 minutes.00320207 .......................................................$29.95

Jim Hall – Jazz GuitarMaster Class, Volume 2Advanced Concepts – Self-ExpressionThis second video is designed forintermediate to advanced guitarists. Itintroduces varous ideas and methodsfor practicing improvisation and“self-expression,” and featuresperformances with Satshi Inoue on

guitar. Songs include: Waltz New, Miro, and Seseragi.Includes a 36-page booklet. Approximately 60 minutes.00320208 .......................................................$29.95

Jim Hall – Jazz GuitarMaster Class, Volume 3Playing with a Group -InteractionIn Volume 3, the Jim Hall Quartetplays original tunes in varous styles,including swing, bossa nova, bluesand calypso. Jim analyzes eachcomposition and explains the roleof the guitar in different ensemble

formats. Features performances with Scott Colley(bass), Andy Watson (drums) and Rasmus Lee (tenorsax). Songs include: Why Not Dance, Joao, Mr. Blues,and Street Dance. Includes a 32-page booklet.Approximately 60 minutes.00320209 .......................................................$29.95

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PERFORMANCEAndy LaVerne and John Abercrombiein ConcertHomespun VideoInvite two jazz masters into yourliving room for a concert you’llenjoy watching again and again!Pianist Andy LaVerne and guitaristJohn Abercrombie present asuperb set of live jazz, recorded

at the Kleinert/James Arts Center in Woodstock, NewYork. Includes insightful backstage interviews &conversations, and the songs: Sweet and Lovely •John’s Waltz • How Deep Is Your Ocean • The Qualityof Your Silence • I Hear a Rhapsody • I Loves YouPorgy • Dream Team • By Name Only. 70-MIN. VIDEO • PERFORMANCE00641314 .......................................................$24.95

Jim Hall A Life in Progressfeaturing the Jim Hall TrioRhapsody FilmsA documentary film on videofeaturing the Jim Hall Trio (1998:Jim Hall, Scott Colley & Terry Clarke,accompanied by string and brassensembles). Guest artists: TomHarrell, Joe Lovano, Pat Metheny and

Greg Osby. Interviewees: Chico Hamilton, Nat Hentoff andJohn Lewis.00320204 .......................................................$19.95

Django – A Jazz Tributestarring Bireli Lagrene andBabik ReinhardtVIEW VideoGroundbreaking young guitaristBireli Lagrene pays musicaltribute to the late, great DjangoReinhardt with a blistering set ofguitar duets. Teaming up with

Django’s son Babik, Lagrene negotiates the difficultguitar-duo format with palpable energy, daring andenthusiasm. This jazz tribute to Django Reinhardt is asimultaneous testimony to the legacy of a musical genius,and the unprecedented expressive range of the guitar injazz today. 26 minutes.00320283 Video ..............................................$19.95

Solo Flight: The Genius of Charlie ChristianVIEW VideoWhen he began playing melodicsingle-string solos on an amplifiedguitar, Charlie Christian caused aguitar revolution, elevating theinstrument front-and-center fromits traditionally backgroundposition, and charting a new

musical course from which jazz is still flowing. SoloFlight traces the life and music of Christian from Texas,where he was born in 1919, to Oklahoma City, wherehe made his first musical mark, to his legendarytenure with the Benny Goodman Sextet, and his nightsessions at Minton’s in Harlem with Dizzy, KennyClarke, Thelonious Monk and Bird, where we exploreChristian’s essential contribution to the birth of bebop.B&W, 31 minutes.00320089 .......................................................$19.95

BASSBass Day1998featuring Andy Gonzalez,Michael Manring, Francis Rocco Prestia & Victor WootenHudson MusicMichael Manring kicks things offwith a set of fascinating solo pieceson four different instruments in

various tunings, including one piece where he plays allfour basses at the same time! Andy Gonzalez leads agroup of top Latin musicians in a scorching set of con-temporary and traditional Afro Cuban music. BobbyRodriguez, one of the most influential bassists in thehistory of Latin music, joins Andy, and is presented witha Lifetime Achievement Award. Francis RoccoPrestia, accompanied by members of Tower of Power,including David Garibaldi, performs a burning set oftheir funk classics. He also talks about creating agroove, his early days with TOP and much more. VictorWooten performs with a trio and presents a set ofamazing music that stretches from serious funk tobeautiful ballads, with plenty of stops in between.Featured is a classic solo in which Victor pulls out allthe stops. Also includes a lesson on bass technique, anaward presentation to bass legend Milt Hinton, andan amazing jam featuring the entire lineup, plus JohnPatitucci and Oteil Burbridge! Special DVD fea-ture: photo gallery available using the web link func-tion. 105 minutes.00320336 DVD................................................$24.9500320150 VHS Video.......................................$24.95

Ron Carter & Art Farmer: Live atSweet Basilwith Billy Higgins & Cedar WaltonVIEW VideoFour of the world’s most respectedmusicians, together for the firsttime in a night of scintillating jazz.Recorded live in 1990, they

perform a classic “My Funny Valentine” and originalworks created especially for this event. Contains rarerehearsal sessions and illuminating interviews.Digitally recorded and mastered. 60 minutes.00320087 .......................................................$19.95

Dave Holland Quintet – VortexStarring: Dave Holland (Bass),Kenny Wheeler (Trumpet),Robin Eubanks (Trombone),Steve Coleman (Alto Sax),Marvin “Smitty” Smith (Drums)VIEW VideoMerging spontaneity and groupinterplay with sparkling clarity, the

Dave Holland Quintet rivets their audience to everyphrase that’s played. Each musician works as a cog inthis delightful engine of swing, relating his phrasing toHolland and Smith’s supple beat. 62 minutes.00320110 .......................................................$19.95

Francis Rocco PrestiaLive at Bass Day ’98Hudson MusicThis tape includes Rocco’scomplete presentation from BassDay ’98. Featuring TOP membersDavid Garibaldi, Jeff Tamelier andLenny Pickett performing manyTOP classics, including “Oakland

Stroke,” “Soul Vaccination,” “Squib Cakes” and “Whatis Hip?”, plus tunes from Rocco’s acclaimed soloalbum. Also included is a 30-minute conversation/lesson with Rocco, during which he talks aboutdeveloping bass parts, his influences, and hisapproach to bass technique including his use of ghostnotes and muting. Plus, he discusses and demonstrateshis classic bass lines. 77 minutes.00320151 .......................................................$24.95

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Victor Wooten Live at Bass Day ’98Hudson MusicThis tape includes his entirepresentation from Bass Day ’98.Accompanied by guitar and drums,Victor presents a set of amazingmusic that stretches from theserious thunder funk of “U Ain’t

Got No Groove” to classic performances of “AmazingGrace” and “Norwegian Wood.” Victor is joined onstage in a finale, by the great Oteil Burbridge. Victoralso discusses his thoughts about music as a language,the tradition of the electric bass and he provides abrilliant lesson on bass technique, including exercisesfor developing his new staccato thumb/multiple plucktechnique. An amazing performance filled with plentyof instruction. 80 minutes.00320152 VHS Video.......................................$24.9500320290 DVD................................................$29.95

Victor Wooten & Carter Beauford – Making MusicFeaturing Béla Fleck, Jeff Coffin,Joseph Wooten and Regi WootenProduced and Directed by PaulSiegel & Rob WallisHudson Music

Making Music features two of the most creativemusicians in contemporary music. Victor Wooten (BélaFleck’s bassist) and Carter Beauford (Dave MatthewsBand drummer) have known each other sincechildhood, however Victor’s Yin Yang album (CompassRecords) was the first project that they have ever donetogether. Hudson Music filmed two days of theseincredible sessions. Viewers will get an inside look as twogreat songs, “Zynergy” and “Resolution,” are introduced,developed and recorded. Over the course of this session,Carter and Victor isolate the bass and drums parts foreach, covering topics such as playing in odd times, styles,musicianship, turnarounds, and more. 95 minutes.00320195 VHS Video.......................................$29.9500320306 DVD................................................$29.95

DRUM

INSTRUCTIONMultiplicity: Cindy Blackman’s Drum WorldRittor MusicFrom jazz to rock to funk, andbebop to Kravitz, super-drummerCindy Blackman gives it up in herfirst instructional video. A womanwith many facets, she performs sixsongs with her band, covering a

multitude of styles in both acoustic and electricformats. Instructional segments include Cindydemonstrating the similarities and differences betweenjazz and rock drumming. 60 minutes.00320215 .......................................................$24.95

Glen Caruba – The ContemporaryPercussionistby Glen CarubaCenterstream PublicationsA complete guide to what theworking contemporary percus-sionist needs to know to be suc-cessful by today’s musical stan-dards. Covers the congas, bongos,

timbales, djembe, and the use of “toys,” all in amodern musical setting! There is even a recordingstudio scene explaining creative overdubs, plus a hotLatin jazz performance by the group Orkesta Eme’ Pe’.A great tool for the working professional and a must-have for the beginner wanting to enter the field ofcontemporary percussion! 60 minutes.00000200 .......................................................$19.95

Jack DeJohnette Teaches MusicalExpression on the Drum Setwith special guest HarveySorgenHomespun VideoLearn how a master drummercreates a flow of improvisationalideas through balance and relax-ation as he communicates his

concepts on phrasing, tuning, timekeeping andmelody. He provides important “inside” tips on hiscymbal technique, stick and brush work, bass and hi-hat pedaling and other skills. Includes a spectaculardisplay of seamlessly interwoven grooves – reggae,funk, rock and Latin! 100-MIN. VIDEO •INTERMEDIATE LEVEL00641090 .......................................................$39.95

PERFORMANCELouie Bellson and His Big BandVIEW VideoThe inventor of the two-bass drumkit is famous for his collaborationwith jazz greats. This is superb bigband jazz at its best: a live concertperformance recorded inSwitzerland featuring Randy andMichael Brecker, Herb Geller,

Howard Johnson, Lew Soloff and Benny Bailey. DownBeat calls it “crackling, straight-down-the-pike BigBand music.” 55 minutes.00320106 .......................................................$29.95

Cobham Meets BellsonVIEW VideoAll-star drummers Billy Cobhamand Louie Bellson face off andalternate in virtuosity using amyriad of tones – from the“whispering” to the “fortissimo.”Live from Switzerland in 1983, thisvideo is a continuous flow ofrhythmic bravado, punctuated by

the Louie Bellson Big Band. Visual and explosive! 36minutes.00320079 .......................................................$19.95

Jack DeJohnette & Don Alias – Talking DrummersA Journey of Music, Friendshipand SpiritHomespun VideoExperience an extraordinarybehind-the-scenes view of world-class musicians Jack DeJohnetteand Don Alias recording a duet

album. They discuss “natural drumming,”spontaneous improvisation, and the spiritual meaningof the drums. Invaluable insights for drummers andother instrumentalists. Introduced by Pat Metheny withguests Dave Holland and Michael Brecker. 55-MIN.VIDEO • PERFORMANCE00641385 .......................................................$29.95

The Peter Erskine Trio –Live at Jazz BalticaHudson MusicThis video captures the perform-ance of six-time Modern DrummerReaders Poll Award-winning jazzdrummer Peter Erskine with pianistJohn Taylor and bassist PalleDanielsson recorded live in Salzau,Germany. Billboard magazine

called this brilliant trio “one of the most distinctive jazz(groups) working today,” and referred to their soundas “inimitable.” Included is a complete club sessionfeaturing 8 original, swing-inspired compositions andsuperb musicianship. 67 minutes.00320282 VHS Video.......................................$19.95

Horacio Hernandez – Live at the ModernDrummer Festival 2000Hudson MusicHoracio “El Negro” Hernandezis one of the most excitingdrummers to come along in recentyears. His musical home base isCuba, though he is comfortable inall styles. This great video includes

his entire performance at the 2000 Modern DrummerFestival, featuring some of the finest players in theworld, such as Marc Quiñones (Allman Brothers),Michael Brecker, John Patitucci and HilarioDuran. The band performs a set of incredible musicthat opens with a burning drums and percussion duet,and incorporates elements of jazz and Afro-Cubanmusic in a unique way. 63 minutes.00320248 .......................................................$29.95

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Elvin Jones: Jazz MachineVIEW VideoDrummer Elvin Jones, the rhyth-mic force behind the revolutionaryJohn Coltrane Quartet, lends histhunderous power to his ownmulti-generational band. VeteransSonny Fortune (reeds) and ChipJackson (bass) team up with

young mavericks Willie Pickins (piano) and RaviColtrane (sax) to scale the sheer rockface of Jones’unyielding energy. Jazz Machine keeps faith with theheart of jazz and is developing the players to safeguardit into the future. Songs include: Is There a Jackson inthe House • Ray El • Doll of the Bride. 58 minutes.00320091 .......................................................$19.95

Modern Drummer Festival 2000 –Saturdayfeaturing Dave Lombardo, PaulLeim, Don Brewer & HoracioHernandez with Marc QuiñonesHudson MusicThis fantastic video from the firstday of this year’s annual ModernDrummer Festival features drum

superstars. Nashville’s premier percussion ensembleStreet Beats displays their tremendous creativity onbuckets and drums. Rock god Dave Lombardo,known for his work with Slayer, performs a ferocioussolo and talks about his famed double-bass technique.Paul Leim (Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Lionel Richie)lays down great rhythm tracks and gives advice aboutpursuing a career in music. Grand Funk Railroadfounding member Don Brewer plays three of theband’s classics & provides insight into its history.Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez & his top-notchband treat the crowd to exciting jazz and Afro-Cubanbeats. 80 minutes.00320246 .......................................................$29.95

Modern Drummer Festival 2000 –Sundayfeaturing Hilary Jones, Vinnie Colaiuta, Billy Ward & Akira JimboHudson MusicMore than a performance video,this new release features fourpercussion powerhouses from the

2000 Modern Drummer Festival lineup. Japan’s amazingexport Akira Jimbo displays his incredibleindependence and command of many musical styles.Vastly talented Billy Ward (Robbie Robertson, CarlySimon, Bill Evans) performs two tracks from his TwoHands Clapping CD and talks about unconventionaltechnique, developing a groove and more. Hilary Jones(Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, Robben Ford) plays abeautiful solo and discusses playing with a linearapproach. Drummer’s drummer Vinnie Colaiutaperforms 3 songs (25+ minutes of music!) with hisgroup Karizma – David Garfield, Michael Landauand Neil Stubenhaus. 90 minutes.00320247 .......................................................$29.95

Modern Drummer Festival 2000 DVDFeaturing Don Brewer,Vinnie Colaiuta, Horacio“El Negro” Hernandez withMarc Quiñones, AkiraJimbo, Hilary Jones, PaulLeim, Dave Lombardo &Billy Ward

Hudson MusicThe first-ever DVD for the musician’s market! Thisterrific disc includes all of the material on both videoreleases from the 2000 Modern Drummer Festival –170 minutes of performances, clinics and interviews!You get all the benefits of the DVD format – instantaccess to each performance, superior sound andpicture, plus these special features: 5.1 (SurroundSound) Mix on two performances – one by VinnieColaiuta and one by Horacio Hernandez •“DrumCam” option on these two performancesallowing you to switch to the drum camera at any point• Play-Along Feature – a minus drums mix on twosongs, with downloadable drum charts • connectivityto related web sites • and much more! 170 minutes.00320254 DVD................................................$49.95

Airto & Flora Purim – The Latin Jazz All-StarsVIEW VideoThe sizzling sounds of Brazil camealive at the Queen Mary JazzFestival, with perennial Down BeatNo. 1 master percussionist AirtoMoreira. He is joined by multi-octave vocalist Flora Purim and

sax great Joe Farrell for a propulsive, percussive set.60 minutes.00320108 .......................................................$29.95

A Salute to Buddy Richfeaturing Phil Collins, DennisChambers & Steve SmithHudson MusicOn October 3, 1998 in NYC,internationally acclaimed artistsPhil Collins, Dennis Chambers andSteve Smith performed with theBuddy Rich Band in a spectacular

tribute to Buddy Rich. This video includes five rare clipsof Buddy, plus insightful interviews with each of thefeatured drummers. Phil Collins performs: That’s All •Norwegian Wood • Milestones •Birdland • Sussudio •The Way You Look Tonight • and more. DennisChambers does: All Blues • Rocky and His Friends. SteveSmith plays: Airegin • No Jive. 105 minutes.00320180 .......................................................$24.95

Buddy Rich andHis Band – The Lost WestSide Story TapesHudson MusicRecorded in 1985, the mastertapes were thought to havebeen lost in a fire. They werediscovered in 2000, along with

the original “surround sound” digital master, andextensive work was done to bring you this state-of-the-art audio mix. The concert includes the Buddy Richstandards “Cottontail,” “Mexicali Nose,” and the unfor-gettable classic “West Side Story Medley.” SpecialDVD Features include: 4.0 Channel Dolby® Digitaland DTS® Digital Surround tracks • solos of selectedperformers • track selection menu • additional com-mentary by Marie and Cathy Rich, world-renowneddrummer Dave Weckl, and Gary Reber (producer ofthe original recording) • interview segments • behind-the-scenes footage of Buddy • and rare photos fromthe Rich family archives. Approximately 110 minutes.00320312 DVD................................................$39.9500320317 VHS Video.......................................$24.95

CLASSIC JAZZ MASTERS SERIESClassicJazzDrummersSWING AND BEYOND

Hudson MusicThis incredible DVD featuresover 20 of the legendary giantsand unsung greats of jazz per-cussion in solos, in “battle”

and in the groups they helped make famous. Highlightsinclude films of the legendary Sid Catlett with LouisArmstrong, Ray Bauduc with Jack Teagarden, GeneKrupa and Buddy Rich with their own orchestras,Gus Johnson with the rarely-heard Count Basie smallgroup, Joe Harris with the pioneering Dizzy GillespieOrchestra, Panama Francis with Cab Calloway,Lionel Hampton’s Band, never-before-seen solofootage of Philly Joe Jones, singular small-groupexamples of Stan Levey and the groundbreaking bopof Kenny Clarke and many others.A certifiable find is the bonus track: The only existingfilm of that influential New Orleans’ pioneer, the oneand only Warren “Baby” Dodds. Special DVDFeatures: 4 Bonus Clips Plus a Photo Gallery! DVDRunning Time: 70 minutes.00320318 DVD................................................$29.9500320270 VHS Video (60 minutes).................$24.95

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Classic Solos and DrumBattles – Vol. 2Hudson MusicThe second installment in thisexciting and acclaimed series.Volume Two features fifteenthunderous drum solos from

legends like Buddy Rich, Lionel Hampton, GeneKrupa, “Papa” Jo Jones, Art Blakey, ShellyManne, Sonny Payne, Sam Woodyard, Rufus“Speedy” Jones, and others. Spanning the years1947 to 1989, many of these performances have neverbeen previously released on home video or DVD.Bonus clips include Bobby Troup’s “history of the jazzdrum set” from 1958 and a great segment featuringThe Gene Krupa Jazz Trio impersonating Russian musi-cians from 1946! Special DVD Features: a photogallery • notes on each clip • and a short bio of eachdrummer. DVD Running Time: 73 minutes.00320335 DVD................................................$29.9500320341 VHS Video.......................................$24.95

Buddy Rich–At the TopHudson MusicRecorded at the Top of thePlaza in Rochester, New Yorkon February 6, 1973, and cap-tures drum legend Buddy Richin his absolute prime.Syndicated by PBS in that year,

it was the first time thousands of drummers wereexposed to Buddy in a full-length concert setting, andmany drummers continue to name this program as aprime influence on their own playing. Not seen in itsentirety since it was first broadcast, it remains one ofthe most sought-after shows ever recorded by Buddy.It includes definitive versions of “Love for Sale,” theodd time signature-laden “Time Check,” his famed“Norwegian Wood,” “Basically Blues,” and the aston-ishing closer “West Side Story.” Also features a rarebonus clip: an unbelievable unaccompanied drumsolo, not seen since its broadcast in May of 1978!Special DVD Features: Three rare bonus clips ofBuddy, including his appearance as a “mystery guest”on What’s My Line from 1974, a television perform-ance on the Sid Mark Show, and a solo from one of hisvery last performances at Disneyland in 1984. DVDRunning Time: 87 minutes.00320338 DVD................................................$29.9500320250 VHS Video (65 minutes).................$24.95

Buddy Rich – Live at the 1982Montreal Jazz FestivalHudson MusicPart of Hudson’s new ClassicPerformances series, this videofeatures Buddy and his band atthe height of their popularity andinfluence. Contains seven beauti-ful arrangements, including a

brilliant rendition of Buddy’s signature piece, themedley from West Side Story. Features two rare bonusclips of Buddy from his early years. 60 minutes.00320182 .......................................................$24.95

Swing, Swing, Swing: A Tribute toGene KrupaProduced by Bruce Klauber forTahoe ProductionsHudson MusicThis outstanding video presentsthe legendary Gene Krupa in 14rarely seen performances span-ning 60 years and featuring BennyGoodman, Lionel Hampton,

Charlie Ventura, Anita O’Day and others. Includes rareinterview footage of Krupa himself. 60 minutes.00320193 ......................................................$24.95

PIANO

INSTRUCTIONA Lesson with Steve AllenAn Introduction to Jazz Pianotaught by Steve AllenHomespun VideoSteve Allen, the original host ofThe Tonight Show and one of theworld’s most beloved entertainers,reveals his passion for jazz pianoin his first instructional video. He

divulges “tricks of the trade” (trills, octave vibrato,“fake runs,” blues riffs, etc.) and shows how to buildarrangements and spice up jazz pieces with a variety ofeasy techniques. Pianists will cover basic blues, boogiewoogie, stride, walking basses, the use of 10ths,descending bass lines and more, while Steve plays andanalyzes: Honeysuckle Rose • Spring Is Where You Are• I’m Confessin’ That I Love You • You Can Depend onMe • A Time for Love • and more. He passes on insidetips about the styles and musical contributions ofseveral jazz masters (Erroll Garner, Oscar Peterson,Count Basie, Art Tatum), and gets jazz players off to agreat start. 80-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC •BEGINNER LEVEL00641098 .......................................................$29.95

Donald Fagen – Concepts forJazz/Rock PianoPlaying, Writing and Arrangingtaught by Donald FagenHomespun VideoHere’s a rare opportunity to studywith one of America’s mostinfluential songwriters andarrangers. Donald Fagen explores

the process that went into the writing and arranging ofSteely Dan songs and some of his own solo works. Usingfamiliar blues and R & B structures as source material,each tune is explored in detail to reveal its harmonicand rhythmic characteristics, intro ideas and otherdevices. Songs: Chain Lightning • Peg • Josie • On theDunes • Teahouse on the Tracks. 70-MIN. VIDEO •INCLUDES MUSIC • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL00641110 .......................................................$39.95

Jazz Piano Standardstaught by Andy LaVerneHomespun VideoTop jazz pianist Andy LaVerne usessix beautiful standards to illustratechord changes, voicings,reharmonization, melodicinvention and other essential toolsthat will broaden a student’s jazzvocabulary and technique. The

Yamaha Disklavier is used to record and play backathalf speedAndy’s unique piano stylings. Songs: JustFriends • My Romance • How Deep Is the Ocean •Night and Day • Body and Soul • Like Someone InLove. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC •INTERMEDIATE LEVEL00641100 .......................................................$39.95

Andy LaVerne’s Guide to Modern Jazz PianoFor Solo or Group Playingtaught by Andy LaVerne withJohn Abercrombie (guitar),Steve LaSpina (bass) and JeffHirshfield (drums)Homespun VideoAndy LaVerne, an internationallyacclaimed jazz pianist, provides

the music theory and technical knowledge needed foradvanced playing, improvising and arranging.Video One: Andy teaches techniques in the modernjazz styles developed by Chick Corea, McCoy Tyner,Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans and Andyhimself. He also delves into the intricacies of jazzimprovisation, chord voicings, rhythm comping andother techniques which can be used both in a solo orband situation. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES CHORDSMUSIC • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVELVideo Two: Andy analyzes his compositions: I.R.S. •Circadian Rhythm • Suzy’s World • and a reharmonizedversion of All The Things You Are • detailing scales,modes, voicings, chord progressions and more, using theYamaha Disklavier as a teaching aide. Duo, trio and quar-tet performances illustrate various arrangements. 90-MIN.VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL00641101 Complete Two-Tape Series ..............$69.9500641102 Video One Only ..............................$39.9500641103 Video Two Only...............................$39.95

A Pianist’s Guide to FreeImprovisationKEYS TO UNLOCKING

YOUR CREATIVITY

taught by Marilyn Crispellwith John Menegon, bassHomespun VideoSit down at the piano and play

whatever comes into your head, making up your ownmusic as you go along. That’s free improvisation.Marilyn Crispell digs into her long experience with themusic of Cecil Taylor, Anthony Braxton, Gary Peacockand other jazz improvisers, breaking down the finerpoints of creating music on the spot. 80-MIN. DVD ORVHS • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL • INCLUDESMUSIC BOOKLET00641549 DVD................................................$29.9500641550 VHS Video.......................................$29.95

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You Can Play Jazz Piano – 3-Video Settaught by Warren BernhardtHomespun VideoThese clear, concise videos areespecially made for beginning tointermediate jazz players!Video One: Learn chord progres-sions, scales and modes, proper

fingering and improvising on both blues and standardtunes. Clear and concise, with no music to read. 90-MIN. VIDEO • BEGINNER LEVELVideo Two: Warren covers essentials such as basicchords, voicings, progressions, substitutions,intervals, bass lines and melodic accompaniment.Lessons include study of progressions foundthroughout pop and jazz music. 90-MIN. VIDEO •INCLUDES MUSIC • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVELVideo Three: Hot topics include scales for soloingand improvisation, preparing a song for performanceand playing with other musicians. 90-MIN. VIDEO •INCLUDES MUSIC • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL00641094 Complete Three Tape Series ...........$99.9500641095 Video One Only ..............................$39.9500641096 Video Two Only...............................$39.9500641097 Video Three Only............................$39.95

PERFORMANCEAndy LaVerne andJohn Abercrombie inConcertHomespun VideoInvite two jazz masters into yourliving room for a concert you’llenjoy watching again and again!Pianist Andy LaVerne and guitaristJohn Abercrombie present asuperb set of live jazz, recorded at

the Kleinert/James Arts Center in Woodstock, New York.Includes insightful backstage interviews & conversations,and the songs: Sweet and Lovely • John’s Waltz • HowDeep Is Your Ocean • The Quality of Your Silence • IHear a Rhapsody • I Loves You Porgy • Dream Team •By Name Only. 70-MIN. VIDEO • PERFORMANCE00641314 .......................................................$24.95

Herbie Hancock Trio: Hurricane!with Ron Carter & Billy CobhamVIEW VideoDazzling pyrotechnics and stellarmusicianship from HerbieHancock on piano, Ron Carter onbass and Billy Cobham on drums.Live from Switzerland, this state-of-the-art, 7-camera production

includes “Eye of the Hurricane,” “Willow Weep ForMe” and “Dolphin Dance.” Three masters exploretheir roots and capture the full spectrum of the art ofjazz. 60 minutes.00320086 .......................................................$19.95

Oscar Peterson: The Life of a Legend

featuring Quincy Jones, DizzyGillespie, Ella Fitzgerald,Norman Granz and moreVIEW VideoIn Peterson’s own articulate voicewe hear stories of the man whomade the music and the times thatmade the man: making history with

Norman Granz’s Jazz at the Philharmonic, the clash-es with racism that faced him and his racially-mixedtrio, and a lifetime of performances with a who’s-whoof jazz. Insightful moments at the Peterson family’sreunion disclose the personal price of greatness paidby Oscar and his relatives, distanced by the pianist’scommitment to his music and his years of life on theroad. A personal look at a technical virtuoso and mas-ter of swing whose life has been shaped by the ambi-tion to honor his father’s credo: “Be the best.” 2 Tapes– 51 minutes each.00320284 2-Video Set .....................................$29.95

Oscar Peterson: Musicin the Key of Oscarwith Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones,Norman Granz and moreVIEW VideoThis riveting new music documen-tary traces the history of pianolegend Oscar Peterson, from hisearly days as Montreal’s teenage

boogie-woogie sensation through his meteoric rise tointernational celebrity. One highlight in the treasuretrove of musical gems is the legendary Oscar PetersonTrio (bassist Ray Brown and guitarist Herb Ellis) who,after a twenty-year hiatus, reunited in order to “provethat it still had the magic.” Over 45 minutes of classicand contemporary performances complemented byrare film footage and in-depth interviews with a cast ofjazz legends, creates a chronicle spanning fourdecades of Oscar Peterson’s unforgettable music. Twotapes, 48 minutes each.00320077 Two-Video Set .................................$29.95

George Shearing – Lullaby of BirdlandVIEW VideoThis jazz piano legend’s artistry iscaptured forever in this video thatfeatures him and bass sensation NeilSwainson caressing the songs ofRodgers & Hart, Hoaggy Carmichaeland Charlie Parker: Isn’t It Romantic• Donna Lee • Estate • Memphis in

June • and Lullaby of Birdland. Recorded at the PaulMasson Winery in 1991. 55 minutes.00320109 .......................................................$19.95

Joe Williams with George Shearing: A Song Is BornVIEW VideoWinner of the Down Beat Critics’ &Readers’ Polls. Joe is at the peak ofhis musical powers in this uniquecollaboration with piano legendGeorge Shearing. His vocalexcellence and impeccable taste

are displayed in his versions of: A Child Is Born •Muddy Water • Tenderly • The Comeback • and nineother jewels. Live digital audio/video in 1991 from thePaul Masson Winery. 57 minutes.00320088 .......................................................$19.95

SAXOPHONEThe Dexter Gordon QuartetRhapsody Films“Dexter Gordon is warming up asthis Jazz at the Maintenance Shopgig opens, still cutting an imposingpresence as he ponders his saxo-phone. ’It’s You or No One’ fea-tures a commanding Gordon solo,followed by a hair-raising ride by

pianist George Cables. ’The Panther’ featuresdrummer Eddie Gladden as a dynamo, swinging likecrazy, with bassist Rufus Reid the perfect pocket-keeper. Gordon switches to soprano for ’AloneTogether’ and takes a searing ride. The saxophonist isa huge presence on ’Back Stairs,’ building to aremarkable peak; then Cables unleashes a flight offancy filled with witty asides, while Gladden sets theplace on fire. THIS IS SOME STARTLING JAZZ.”– Robin Tolleson, Down Beat. 58 minutes.

00320201 .......................................................$19.95

Jazz SaxophoneInstructional Techniquesand Jazz Concert Performanceby Steve WilkersonCenterstream PublicationsThis video by saxophone masterSteve Wilkerson features full-length jazz concert segments plushands-on instruction on: controland phrasing; facial and breathing

techniques; developing a big, powerful sound; how toget a jazz vibrato; what kind of mouth piece to use;how to play faster; how to sound like the legendaryStan Getz; and other essential techniques. Theenclosed booklet contains the complete music toSteve’s popular original compositions “Goin’ Home,”“Andrea’s Song,” “Erle’s Girl,” and “Preachin’ Tenor.”60 minutes.00000234 .......................................................$19.95

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The Gerry Mulligan Workshop Videoby Emile De CosmoLegendary composer/arranger/baritone and soprano saxo-phonist Gerry Mulligan presents ajazz master class in this videopresentation. He discusses themusicians and big bands whoinfluenced him, the “Birth of the

Cool” ensemble, his groundbreaking piano-less quartetand Concert Jazz Band, and his candid views on themusic scene today. He also discusses and demonstrateshis ideas on improvisation. As an added bonus, thereare two previously unavailable performances ofMulligan in concert: one with his quartet and anotherwith his Concert Jazz Band. 88 minutes.00320072 .......................................................$19.95

Grover Washington, Jr.in ConcertVIEW VideoMulti-Grammy Award winnerGeorge Washington, Jr., the hotteststar in jazz/pop fusion, is capturedin this rare concert at the verypeak of his powers. Backed by anall-star band with Richard Tee,Steve Gadd and Eric Gale, they

perform the smash hits “Just the Two of Us,”“Winelight,” and many more. 60 minutes.00320080 .......................................................$19.95

Phil Woods in Concert:With Joe Sudler’sSwing MachineVIEW VideoRemarkable unity in a perfectmatcha truly world-class saxo-phonist and a great orchestra.Whether Woods is laughing (as in“Groovin’ High”), crying (“Bodyand Soul”), or singing the blues

(“Blues in Extacy”), the Swing Machine, which boastsgreat soloists of its own, underscores his every move.It’s a barn-burning, emotionally-charged perform-ance. 67 minutes.00320090 .......................................................$29.95

TRUMPETRon Carter & Art Farmer: Live at Sweet Basilwith Billy Higgins & Cedar WaltonVIEW VideoFour of the world’s most respectedmusicians, together for the firsttime in a night of scintillating jazz.Recorded live in 1990, they

perform a classic “My Funny Valentine” and originalworks created especially for this event. Contains rarerehearsal sessions and illuminating interviews.Digitally recorded and mastered. 60 minutes.00320087 .......................................................$19.95

Dizzy Gillespie – ANight in ChicagoVIEW VideoThe Founding Father of Bebopis immortalized in one of hisfinal concert performances.This night of jazz, filmed live inan intimate club setting in

Chicago, showcases the legendary trumpeter playing,creating, dancing, singing, scatting and joking with ajoy and exuberance that light up the stage. Impeccablyshot and recorded in 24 tracks, the selections include:A Night in Tunisia • Embraceable You • ’RoundMidnight • Swing Low, Sweet Cadillac • Nature Boy •and more classics. Special DVD Features: DolbyDigital stereo audio • digitally mastered audio & video• multi-directional interactive menus • instant accessto songs and solos. 53 minutes.00320310 DVD................................................$24.9500320076 VHS Video.......................................$19.95

VOICEThe Ladies Sing the BluesVIEW VideoSee the “Ladies” who createdan art form and sang their wayinto legend! This DVD containsonce-in-a-lifetime, completelive performances by the great

American blues and jazz divas. Features sixteen musi-cal selections, including Bessie Smith in her only filmperformance, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday backed bythe most extraordinary band ever formed, DinahWashington at the Apollo Theatre, Sarah Vaughan,Peggy Lee and many others, all performing their clas-sics. Special DVD Features: digitally mastered audio& video • interactive menus • instant access to songsand instrumental solos • English narration • DolbyDigital audio. Black and white, 60 minutes.00320309 DVD................................................$29.9500320075 VHS Video.......................................$29.95

Maria Muldaur – Vocal Style andPerformanceTips from a Protaught by Maria MuldaurHomespun VideoA veteran pop/jazz/blues singerreveals many of the importantsecrets that have helped her tobecome one of the top

entertainers in the country. Maria teaches her personalvocal warm-up exercises, plus tips on phrasing,building a song for dramatic impact, channelingemotions, proper breathing and many more “tricks ofthe trade.” Includes free vocal warm-up cassette. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES FREE PRACTICE TAPE • ALLLEVELS00641163 .......................................................$39.95

Airto & Flora Purim –The Latin Jazz All-StarsVIEW VideoThe sizzling sounds of Brazil camealive at the Queen Mary JazzFestival, with perennial Down BeatNo. 1 master percussionist AirtoMoreira. He is joined by multi-octave vocalist Flora Purim and

sax great Joe Farrell for a propulsive, percussive set.60 minutes.00320108 .......................................................$29.95

Joe Williams with George Shearing: A Song Is BornVIEW VideoWinner of the Down Beat Critics’ &Readers’ Polls. Joe is at the peak ofhis musical powers in this uniquecollaboration with piano legendGeorge Shearing. His vocalexcellence and impeccable taste

are displayed in his versions of: A Child Is Born •Muddy Water • Tenderly • The Comeback • and nineother jewels. Live digital audio/video in 1991 from thePaul Masson Winery. 57 minutes.00320088 .......................................................$19.95

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GENERAL PERFORMANCEThe Abercrombie/Erskine/Mintzer/Patitucci BandLive in New York CityHudson MusicOn this video, the band performs aset of eight brilliant compositions-two by each member of the group-which range in style from thespiritual ballad feel of “The Well”

by John Patitucci, to the second-line funk of “Cats andKittens” by Peter Erskine, and from the countryinflected swing of “That’s For Sure” by JohnAbercrombie, to the strutting groove of “Modern DayTuba,” by Bob Mintzer. Interspersed between thesephenomenal performances, each member of the groupsteps forward to discuss his own approach to playinghis instrument and to playing in an ensemble. A veryspecial concert and clinic all-in-one. 105 minutes.00320154 .......................................................$24.95

Robert Altman’s Jazz ’34Remembrances of Kansas City SwingNarrated by Harry BelafonteRhapsody FilmsFeaturing Jesse Davis, David “Fat-head” Newman, Ron Carter,Christian McBride, Tyrone Clark,Don Byron, Russel Malone, Mark

Whitfield, Victor Lewis, Geri Allen, Cyrus Chesnut, JamesCarter, Craig Handy, David Murray, Joshua Redman,Curtis Fowlkes, Clark Gayton, Olu Dara, Nicholas Payton,James Zollar, Kevin Mahogany.“In the midst of making his film Kansas City, RobertAltman decided to recreate an all-night jam session asit might have taken place in a Kansas City club duringthe Depression era. The city, Mr. Altman’s hometown,was a magnet for great jazz musicians. Mr. Altman, whowas 9 years old in 1934, places his film in the Hey HeyClub, letting the musicians rule triumphantly. Themusic, covering composers from Count Basie to DukeEllington, is toe-tapingly seductive. In no time at all, it’seasy to forget that this is not some archival film but amodern reinterpretation of classic jazz withenormously talented musicians of today. There is a’battle of the saxes,’ which actually took place betweenthe legendary tenor saxophonists Coleman Hawkinsand Lester Young. The recreation by Craig Handy andJoshua Redman is nothing short of thrilling.” – John J. O’Connor, The New York Times.Songs performed include: Tickle Toe • Indiana •Solitude • Blues in the Dark • Prince of Wails • FroggyBottom • Harvard Blues • King Porter Stomp •Lafayette • Lullaby of the Leaves • Piano Boogie •Pagin’ the Devil • Moten Swing • Queer Notions •Yeah Man. 75 minutes.00320205 .......................................................$19.95

Gil Evans and His OrchestraVIEW VideoEvans created the landmark Birthof the Cool with Miles Davis, andthe list of musicians he’s playedwith reads like a “Who’s Who” ofjazz history. In this live concertperformance, he leads an all-starband (including Randy and

Michael Brecker, Billy Cobham, Lew Soloff and MikeMainieri) and performs ten selections. 57 minutes.00320107 .......................................................$29.95

Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band – Swingin’for the FencesIntroducing a first of its kind -DVD audio experience!

Compatible with all DVD players, Gordon Goodwin’sBig Phat Band takes the listener through ten ofGordon’s big band charts with amazing performancesand stunning 6-channel sound. Featuring some of theleading jazz musicians on today’s scene, the Grammy-nominated "Swingin For The Fences" presents bigband jazz in an exciting new audio environment, wherethe listener feels as if he were actually sitting amongthe musicians as they play. Includes: Sing Sang Sung,Count Bubba, Samba Del Gringo, Bach 2-PartInvention in D Minor, I Remember, Swingin’ for theFences, Mueva Los Huesos (Shake Your Bones),Second Chances, There’s the Rub and A Few GoodMen. Additional features included on the DVD: 14-minute "behind the scenes" video • bios and photos •optional commentary by Gordon Goodwin as themusic plays • transcribed solos.07010861 DVD................................................$24.9807010860 CD ..................................................$17.98

Antonio Carlos Jobim: An All-Star TributeStarring: Herbie Hancock(musical director), Shirley Horn, GonzaloRubalcaba, Jon Hendricks, Joe Henderson, Gail Carlos &Antonio Carlos JobimVIEW VideoDirect from Brazil in his last record-

ed performance, Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927-1994) isjoined by an international delegation of jazz giants torecreate his classic melodies in a beautiful, concert-length “thank you.” With over 400 songs to his credit,including the unforgettable “The Girl from Ipanema,”Jobim virtually single-handedly brought the world tobossa nova. Adapting the percussive excitement of thesamba to the intimacy of the guitar while echoing themelodies and harmonies of cool jazz, Jobim’s new soundquickly became a staple ingredient in the jazz cookbook,earning Jobim an induction into the Songwriter’s Hall ofFame in 1991. Includes: Once I Loved • O Grande Amor• No More Blues • Wave • The Girl from Ipanema • andmore. 60 minutes.00320078 .......................................................$19.95

Modern Jazz Quartet –40 Years of MJQJohn Lewis (Piano), Percy Heath(Bass), Milt Jackson (Vibes),Mickey Roker (Drums)VIEW VideoWould you believe that the ModernJazz Quartet originated as therhythm section for Dizzy Gillespieand his bebop band? MJQ is still

swinging in their 40th Anniversary Concert celebrationthat showcases their signature sounds in performancesof: Three Windows Medley • Sketch • Alexander’sFugue • Adagio from Concierto de Aranjues • A Day inDubrovnik. The concert includes full accompanimentby a chamber string orchestra. 58 minutes.00320111 .......................................................$19.95

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Dick Hyman’s Century of JazzPiano CD-ROMJSS Music, Produced by Joel SimpsonLet Dick Hyman take you ona thrilling musical journey!Years in the making, thisoutstanding CD-ROM is a

complete and informative history of jazz piano, led bythe masterful Dick Hyman, a virtuoso unparalleled inhis versatility. Recorded by Hyman himself on aDisklavier in his Florida studio are 103 historicallyimportant songs that highlight the diverse styles of 60of the most influential pianists of the last 100 years,such as Count Basie, Bix Beiderbecke, Eubie Blake,Dave Brubeck, Nat Cole, Duke Ellington, Bill Evans,Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Art Tatum, McCoyTyner, Fats Waller, and dozens more! This terrificreference tool includes extensive commentary andrecollections by Hyman and some of the artists towhom he pays tribute, biographies, and extensivediscographies of the original recordings recreatedhere. The Pro version includes over 90 minutes ofinstructional video, with 9 complete lessons, printablescores, a MIDI studio with all of the qualities of a“virtual player piano,” and more!

Features: More than 5 hours of music • The equivalentof 500 pages of text • Profiles of the hottest nightclubsin jazz history • Rare historical videos of 21 artists00451017 Pro Version....................................$99.9500451018 Home Version................................$49.95

Oscar Peterson Multimedia CD-ROMIn this breakthrough CD-ROMfor Windows®, jazz pianomaster Oscar Peterson takesyou on an exciting musicaljourney through his life andcareer, integrating interactiveaudio/visual performances with

on-screen piano display and notation. There is a fullrange of playback features to slow the tempo, stepthrough each piece note by note, loop, or transpose toyour favorite key. Includes 14 performances byPeterson (The Smudge • City Lights • Hogtown Blues •Place St-Henri • Blues for Scoti • and more), 10 MIDItranscriptions of his famous blues performances, livevideo and audio commentary, an interactiveautobiography, a complete discography, a time line, aphoto gallery, a helpful user’s guide, and much more!An essential addition to any jazz fan’s library!00451047 CD-ROM .........................................$79.95

GENERAL MIDIVol. 8 JazzStandardsEasy Piano MIDI Play AlongBook/Disk PackEach book in our new MIDIPlay-Along series comes witha 3.5æ MIDI disk of com-plete professional perform-ances, and includes match-ing custom arrangements in

Easy Piano format. With these book/disk packs, youcan: listen to performances of each of the songs; playthe easy piano arrangements along with the perform-ances; sing along with the full performances; play theeasy piano arrangements on their own without thedisk. 10 songs, including: Bewitched • Do Nothin’ TillYou Hear from Me • Don’t Get Around Much Anymore• How Deep Is the Ocean (How High Is the Sky) • I’mBeginning to See the Light • My Funny Valentine •Satin Doll • Stardust • Stella by Starlight • That OldBlack Magic.00631227 Easy Piano ......................................$19.95

Great Jazz Standards FeaturingOliver Jones on Piano – Vol. 1Autumn Leaves • Bewitched •Blue Moon • Come Rain orCome Shine • I Get a Kick Outof You • I Left My Heart in SanFrancisco • I’ve Got You UnderMy Skin • The Lady is a Tramp

• My Funny Valentine • Over the Rainbow.00631064 Tune 1000 ......................................$24.95

YAMAHA PIANOSOFT SOLOA Steve Allen InterludeAllen, well-known televisionpersonality, writer, musician,and producer, plays favoritestandards in his owninimitable style.1. The Song Is You 2. TheseFoolish Things (Remind Me

of You) 3. Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be) 4. I’mConfessin’ (That I Love You) 5. Until the Real ThingComes Along 6. Once in a While 7. Sunday, Monday orAlways 8. Blue Moon 9. Spring in Maine 10. Sing 11.Yours Is My Heart Alone 12. You Go to My Head 13.The Shadow of Your Smile00501046.........................................................$34.95

Steve Allen – “The Things My Heart Tells Me”Allen plays 20 of his owncompositions.1. Spring in Maine 2. Alice(Love Theme from “Alice inWonderland”) 3. Tonight 4.

Hey, You 5. Love of Them All 6. Impossible 7. They’veGot a Lot to Learn 8. Hopelessly 9. Tango Moon 10.The Loveliest Garden 11. How Dare You, Sir 12.Tomboy 13. Keep Telling Me 14. Gee, You’re Pretty 15.Baby 16. This Could Be the Start of Something (Big)17. I Love You Today 18. The Things My Heart Tells Me19. Dream Girl 20. Goodbye, Farewell, So Long,Toodle-oo00501078.........................................................$34.95

A Salute to Bill Evans1. I Will Say Goodbye 2. TheOpener 3. B Minor Waltz 4.You Must Believe In Spring 5.Theme From “M.A.S.H” 6.Here’s That Rainy Day 7. ATime For Love 8. Emily 9.Quiet Now 10. We Will MeetAgain

00501087.........................................................$31.95

Dick Hyman – “Blue Skies”American jazz artist DickHyman performs his owncompositions and demon-strates his incomparable tasteand technical virtuosity with

interpretations of popular songs.1. Blue Skies 2. Time On My Hands (You in My Arms)3. I Get a Kick Out of You 4. Yesterday 5. Lullaby inRhythm 6. It’s Easy to Remember 7. I Got It Bad andThat Ain’t Good 8. Mountain Mist 9. Jive at Five 10.Somebody Loves Me 11. Liza (All The Clouds’ll RollAway) 12. St. Louis Blues 13. I’ve Grown Accustomedto Her Face 14. Blue Monk 15. ’Round Midnight 16.Theme from “The Purple Rose of Cairo” (Celia’sChoice)00501074.........................................................$34.95

Dick Hyman – “Rainy Day Romance”1. Here’s That Rainy Day 2.Singin’ in the Rain 3. Penniesfrom Heaven 4. StormyWeather 5. Raindrops KeepFalling On My Head 6. RainOn the Roof 7. I Left My

Sugar Standing in the Rain 8. Improvisation on “Air”(Handel) 9. Rain 10. Right As Rain 11. Come Rain orCome Shine 12. Rainy Day Romance00501147.........................................................$34.95

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Jelly Roll MortonRealized by Artis WodehouseJelly Roll Morton, the greatgenius of early jazz, led musicin a direction that would con-tinue through the twentiethcentury. Following a life as col-

orful and exciting as his music, he played for the sheerenjoyment of pleasing audiences, whether in a poolhall or formal engagement. His 1920 piano rolls havenow been realized by Artis Wodehouse and made avail-able on the Disklavier® by Yamaha.1. Midnight Mamma 2. Shreveport Stomps 3. StratfordHunch 4. Dead Man Blues 5. Grandpa’s Spells 6. TinRoof Blues 7. London Blues 8. King Porter Stomp 9.Sweet Man 10. Original Jelly Roll Blues 11. Mr. Jelly-Lord 12. Tom Cat Blues00501222 PianoSoft ........................................$34.95

George Shearing –“Lullaby of Birdland”One of the world’s favoritejazz pianists, Shearingperforms timeless favorites.

1. Lullaby Of Birdland 2.September In The Rain 3.Close Enough For Love

(Theme from “Agatha”) 4. Just Imagine 5. SomeoneTo Watch Over Me 6. Just The Way You Are 7. HappyDays Are Here Again 8. I’ll Remember April 9. DannyBoy 10. Dream Dancing 11. You Are Too Beautiful 12.I Can’t Get Started 13. The Nearness Of You 14. ShouldI 15. Roses Of Picardy00501057.........................................................$34.95

Teddy WilsonThe late, great jazz pianistTeddy Wilson is heard in oneof his last recordings.1. Lush Life/Take the “A”Train 2. Tea for Two 3.Lover/Wives andLovers/Bluesette 4. Someone

to Watch Over Me 5. Don’t Be That Way 6. Taking aChance On Love 7. Love 8. The Man I Love/But Not forMe 9. Li’l Darlin’ 10. As Time Goes By00501006.........................................................$31.95

A Teddy Wilson EncoreMore favorite standards fromthis jazz genius.1. Sophisticated Lady/SatinDoll 2. Stompin’ at the Savoy3. Lullaby of Birdland 4.Moon Glow 5. Mean to Me 6.I Can’t Get Started 7. I’m

Thru with Love 8. Cheek to Cheek 9. Body and Soul 10.My Silent Love00501038.........................................................$31.95

YAMAHA PIANOSOFT PLUS”April in Paris” – ACount Basie CollectionBrent MillsA jazz institution, pianistWilliam “Count” Basie’sname is synonymous withswing.1. All of Me 2. Makin’

Whoopee! 3. One O’Clock Jump 4. Jumpin’ at theWoodside 5. Lullaby of Birdland 6. April in Paris 7.Corner Pocket.00503329.........................................................$34.95

Selections from “A BoyNamed Charlie Brown”Tom ZinkFrom the bossa nova beats of“Linus & Lucy” to therecognizable riffs of “Oh!Good Grief,” Vince Guaraldi’sfirst Peanuts soundtrack

introduced millions of kids (and their parents) to jazzin the mid-60s.1. Baseball Theme 2. Blue Charlie Brown 3. CharlieBrown Theme 4. Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words)5. Freda (With the Naturally Curly Hair) 6. HappinessIs 7. Linus and Lucy 8. Oh, Good Grief 9. Pebble Beach10. Peppermint Patty 11. Schroeder00503322.........................................................$34.95

Duke Ellington Collection– “It Don’t Mean aThing”Brent MillsEight of Ellington’s swingin’best.1. Take the “A” Train 2. SatinDoll 3. Do Nothin’ Till You

Hear from Me 4. Perdido 5. In a Sentimental Mood 6.Things Ain’t What They Used to Be 7. Don’t Get AroundMuch Anymore 8. It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t GotThat Swing).00503300.........................................................$34.95

”I’ll Be Seeing You” –Jazz GemsDan RodowiczA stellar collection of ten jazzstandards: But Beautiful •Easy to Love (You’d Be SoEasy to Love) • I’ll Be SeeingYou • If I Were a Bell • In

the Wee Small Hours of the Morning • My Old Flame• Small World • Take Five • What a Diff’rence a DayMade • What’s New?.00503335.........................................................$34.95

Jazz Piano Trio1. The Days of Wine andRoses 2. As Time Goes By 3.’Round Midnight 4. Softly Asin a Morning Sunrise 5.Autumn in New York 6. Nightand Day 7. Take the “A”Train 8. Shiny Stockings

00501902.........................................................$34.95

Andy LaVerne – “Why Ask Why”1. Chandara 2. Why Ask Why3. Blue Earth 4. By NameOnly 5.Woulda, Coulda,Shoulda 6. Circadian Rhythm

00501933 (for the TG-100) ...........................$34.9500504607 (for XG-compatible instruments)$34.95

YAMAHA PIANOSOFT PLUS AUDIOApril in Paris – Count BasieBrent MillsThe original sultan of swing,William “Count” Basie led anacclaimed big band for morethan four decades. Thisoutstanding CD assembles

eight lively Basie favorites, performed on piano byBrent Mills: All of Me • April in Paris • Corner Pocket• Jumpin’ at the Woodside • Lullaby of Birdland •Makin’ Whoopee! • One O’Clock Jump • ShinyStockings.00503418.........................................................$39.95

Joey DeFrancesco ConcertJazz TrioVastly talented jazz organistand accomplished pianist JoeyDeFrancesco was“discovered” by Miles Davison a Philadelphia TV show

when he was just 16 years old. The next year, he begantouring with Davis, and the rest, as they say, is history.DeFrancesco has played with everyone who’s anyonein the jazz world, and is a sought-after endorser andclinician.1. Someday My Prince Will Come 2. My Ship 3. Days ofWine and Roses 4. In a Mellow Tone 5. You Go to MyHead 6. I Thought About You 7. On Green DolphinStreet 8. Bags Groove.00503383.........................................................$39.95

Alan Pasqua – Latin JazzQuartet featuring piano1. Corcovado 2. Once I Loved3. Meditation 4. Desafinado 5.How Insensitive 6. Toscana 7.Black Orpheus 8. Quiet Now

00503401.........................................................$39.95

Porgy and Bess – A Miles Davis TributeTom Zink1. It Ain’t Necessarily So 2. I Loves You, Porgy 3. Bess,You Is My Woman Now 4. Summertime 5. Oh, Bess, OhWhere’s My Bess 6. I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin’ 7. My Man’sGone 8. A Woman Is a Sometime Thing 9. There’s aBoat Dat’s Leavin’ Soon00503443.........................................................$39.95

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YAMAHA SMART PIANOSOFTHerb Alpert – Definitive HitsMike Garson • Matches CD:A&M Records 069 490 886-2A Taste of Honey • CasinoRoyale • Diamonds •Fandango • Keep Your Eyeon Me • Lollipops and Roses

• Making Love in the Rain • Mexican Shuffle • Rise •Rotation • Route 101 • So What’s New • Spanish Flea• The Lonely Bull • The Work Song • This Guy’s inLove with You • Tijuana Taxi • What Now My Love •Whipped Cream • Zorba the Greek.00503719.........................................................$19.95

Miles Davis – Kind of BlueMike Garson • Matches CD: Columbia/Legacy CK 64935The Smart PianoSoft diskette features the five songsfrom this CD, considered to be the definitive jazzalbum: So What • Freddie Freeloader • Blue in Green• All Blues • Flamenco Sketches.00503707.........................................................$19.95

Charlie Parker with Strings – The Master TakesMike Garson • Matches CD: Verve 314 523 984-2Just Friends • Everything Happens to Me • April inParis • Summertime • I Didn’t Know What Time It Was• If I Should Lose You • Dancing in the Dark • Out ofNowhere • Laura • East of the Sun (And West of theMoon) • They Can’t Take That Away from Me • Easy toLove • I’m in the Mood for Love • I’ll Remember April• What Is This Thing Called Love? • Temptation • Love• Autumn in New York • Stella by Starlight.00503710.........................................................$24.95

Mel Torme – 16 Most Requested SongsSue Downs • Matches CD: Columbia/Legacy CK53779Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful • Every Day’sa Holiday • Haven’t We Met • I Know Your Heart •Isn’t It a Pity? • I’ve Got You Under My Skin • MyRomance • P.S. I Love You • Strangers in the Night •That’s All • The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roastingon an Open Fire) • The Folks Who Live on the Hill •The Nearness of You • The Second Time Around •What Is There to Say • You’d Better Love Me.00504102.........................................................$14.95

Sarah Vaughan’s Finest HourMike Garson • Matches CD: Verve 314 543 597-2Broken Hearted Melody • Dedicated to You •Dreamsville • How High the Moon • I’m Glad There IsYou • It Never Entered My Mind • Lover Man •Lullabye of Birdland • Lush Life • Make YourselfComfortable • Misty • My Man’s Gone Now • NightSong • Sassy’s Blues • Shulie a Bop • Stardust • TheOther Half of Me • What Is This Thing Called Love.00503681.........................................................$19.95

YAMAHA CLAVISOFTClavinova Jazz Lesson –All Levels1. C Jam Blues (A)Elementary 2. C Jam Blues(B) Intermediate 3. C JamBlues (C) Advanced 4.Autumn Leaves (A)Elementary 5. Autumn Leaves(B) Intermediate 6. AutumnLeaves (C) Advanced 7.

Mack The Knife (A) Elementary 8. Mack The Knife (B)Intermediate 9. Mack The Knife (C) Advanced00280211 Book/Disk Pkg. – DOC...................$34.95

Easy Jazz Christmas DuetsComposer: Lee EvansDisk Performance by:Phillip Keveren1. Silent Night 2. Jingle Bells3. Angels We Have Heard On

High 4. Deck The Halls 5. We Three Kings00502621 Disk................................................$24.0000009024 Book ................................................$5.95

Jazz Piano 1 –Intermediate1. Lover, Come Back to Me 2.Secret Love 3. Misty 4. Youand the Night and the Music5. Bye Bye Blackbird 6. It’s aSin to Tell a Lie 7. It’s Only aPaper Moon 8. Bei Mir BistDu Schön

00280209 Book/Disk Pkg. – DOC...................$34.9500281209 Book/Disk Pkg. – XG......................$34.95

Jazz Piano 2 –Intermediate1. All of You 2. How High theMoon 3. I Love You 4. I’veGot You Under My Skin 5.The Lady Is a Tramp 6. MyFunny Valentine 7. On a ClearDay (You Can See Forever)8. You’d Be So Nice to ComeHome To

00281225 Book/Disk Pkg. – XG......................$34.95

Jazz Piano TrioINTERMEDIATE LEVEL

You Are the ArtistIncludes completeinstrumental backgroundsfor 8 great jazz tunes that youcan play along with on theClavinova.1. Ain’t Misbehavin’ 2. I’mBeginning to See the Light 3.

Tangerine 4. Sophisticated Lady 5. Angel Eyes 6. EasyLiving 7. My Man (Mon Homme) 8. The Very Thoughtof You.00502694 Book/Disk Pack .............................$34.95

Jazz Piano Trio 1 –Advanced1. The Days of Wine andRoses 2. As Time Goes By 3.’Round Midnight 4. Softly Asin a Morning Sunrise 5.Autumn in New York 6. Nightand Day

00280210 Book/Disk Pkg. – DOC...................$34.95

Jazz Piano Trio 2 –Advanced1. Sometimes I’m Happy 2.What’s New 3. Sweet GeorgiaBrown 4. Alone Together 5.April in Paris 6. I Want to BeHappy

00280226 Book/Disk Pkg. – DOC...................$34.9500281226 Book/Disk Pkg. – XG......................$34.95

JazzmatazzComposer: Lee EvansMusical Backgrounds:Arranged and performedby Phillip KeverenJazzy piano solos for theearly intermediate level

1. Jazz It Up! 2. Jazzmatazz 3. Cool Dude 4. BoogieWoogie 5. Loco Motive 6. Big Tease 7. Bach to Trinidad8. Blues Stomp 9. Latin from Manhattan 10. Gee Whiz!11. Skateboard00502418 Disk................................................$24.0000009075 Book ................................................$5.95

YAMAHA STYLE DISKSJazz5/4, Basie, Miller,Modern Jazz Quartet,Stride, Swing

00503511 Yamaha Style Disk ..........................$25.9500503122 Cartridge ........................................$24.95

Swing JazzBoppy, Brush Up, Fast Swing,Hammond Groove, Jazz Waltz,Medium Ballad

00503501 Yamaha Style Disk ..........................$25.95

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72 Reference BooksAfro-Cuban Jazzby Scott YanowBackbeat BooksThrough anecdotal biogra-phies and evocative photos,this book by jazz authorextraordinaire Scott Yanowportrays every key Afro-Cuban Jazz innovator pastand present, plus other jazz

artists influenced by this infectious music. Alsoincludes reviews and ratings of recordings that make(or don’t make) the cut, and essays packed withhistorical insight not found in other guides. Musicianscovered include: Tito Puente, Cal Tjader, Willie Bobo,Machito, Poncho Sanchez, Chucho Valdés, ArturoSandoval, Mongo Santamaria, Gato Barbieri, EddiePalmieri, and more.00330599.........................................................$17.95

All Music Guide Guide to Jazz – 4thEditionTHE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO JAZZ

Backbeat BooksThis entertaining, easy-to-usereference now reviews andrates more than 18,000 siz-zling recordings by over

1,700 musicians in all jazz styles – from New Orleansjazz to bebop, fusion, and beyond. Colorful profilesdescribe the artists’ lives and careers, while anecdotalhistories portray selected jazz legends. “Music Maps”chart the evolution of jazz instruments, plus the influ-ence of significant players, vocalists, and sidemen.Providing essays on styles plus details on labels, pro-ducers, and more, this definitive guide will help read-ers begin or fine-tune a great jazz collection.00330979.........................................................$32.95

Charlie Christian – 2nd Editionby Peter BroadbentAshley Mark PublishingCompanyAlthough he made only a fewreocrds in his short life,Charlie Christian was themajor influence on virtually

every jazz and pop guitarist from his death until near-ly 25 years later, when rock emerged. The first majorsoloist on the electric guitar, he elevated the instru-ment from its meager role in the rhythm section to aspirited force to be reckoned with. This book uncov-ers the history of this influential player, from the startof his fortuitous encounter with John Hammond, to hisrole in the Benny Goodman Big Band and Sextet.Features lots of photos.00330937.........................................................$19.95

The 88 Giants of Jazz Pianoby Robert L. DoerschukForeword by Keith JarrettBackbeat BooksThis handsome, insightfulvolume delves deep into themusic of 88 visionaries whohave made an indelible mark

on the world of jazz through their mastery of thepiano’s 88 keys. This engaging collection describes theintriguing personality and performance characteristicsof each pianist. Seven major figures are covered indepth: Jelly Roll Morton, Earl Hines, Art Tatum,Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Keith Jarrett, and CecilTaylor. Other featured artists include: James P.Johnson, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Nat “King” Cole,Oscar Peterson, Les McCann, Herbie Hancock, DaveBrubeck, Billy Taylor, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, and70 others in styles ranging from stride to swing, bebopto post-bop, funk toavant garde, and more. Includes100 photos.00330855.........................................................$29.95

Down Beat: 60 Years of JazzPublished in conjunctionwith the world’s premierjazz magazine Down Beat,this book serves as adecade-by-decade history ofjazz, blues, and otherpopular music from the1930s to today. Jazz scholar

John McDonough with Down Beat editors past andpresent offers anecdotes and introductions to eachera. With more than 200 photos and plenty of archivaltreasures, this is a must-have book for jazz fans.00330114 ........................................................$22.95

The Drummer’s TimeConversations with theGreat Drummers of Jazzby Rick MattinglyModern Drummer As Jack DeJohnette says, “It isdefinitely the time for drum-mers to make their contri-bution.” And the place is in TheDrummer’s Time. This book

features classic interviews with the legendary drummers whohave defined contemporary jazz, taken from the pages ofModern Drummer magazine. Great drummers representedinclude: Louie Bellson, Jack DeJohnette, Peter Erskine, ElvinJones, Philly Joe Jones, Mel Lewis, Joe Morello, Buddy Rich,Max Roach, Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Dave Weckl, and TonyWilliams. This is a must-read for any drummer or jazz fan!86 pages, 8 1/2" x 11"00330454.........................................................$12.95

Classic Jazzby Scott YanowBackbeat BooksClassic Jazz explores the birthand early development of atruly American art form. ScottYanow’s insightful essaysdescribe the very beginningsof jazz, as well as ragtime,early blues, and New Orleans

jazz from 1895-1916. Jazz in the years 1917-1933 isexamined in greatest detail, highlighting the careers andrecordings of top performers of the day. Musicianscovered include: Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, HoagyCarmichael, Bing Crosby, Tommy Dorsey, DukeEllington, George Gershwin, Benny Goodman, EarlHines, Gene Krupa, Glenn Miller, Jelly Roll Morton,Bessie Smith, Fats Waller, and dozens more. Alsoincludes a listing of recommended books and videos onclassic jazz, and 40 black-and-white photos. 00330858.........................................................$22.95

Bill Evans – Everything Happens toMeA MUSICAL BIOGRAPHY

by Keith ShadwickBackbeat BooksA Grammy winner and pio-neer of multi-track jazzrecording, Bill Evans was the

pianist on Miles Davis’ classic Kind of Blue album anda key figure in the development of modern jazz piano.This new Backbeat book details his wide-ranging andabsorbing career, from freelance work in the 1950s,through his groundbreaking trios and solo releases, tohis relationships with various record labels, to theintense final phase before his death in 1980. Printedon top-quality stock, the book includes fantastic full-page photos throughout, and a special color section.00330947 .......................................................$19.95

The Harmony of BillEvansby Jack ReillyBill Evans, the pianist, is atowering figure acknowl-edged by the jazz world, fans,musicians and critics.However Bill Evans, the com-poser, has yet to take hisplace alongside the great

masters of composition. Therein lies the sole purposeof this book. A compilation of articles – now revisedand expanded – that originally appeared in the quar-terly newsletter Letter from Evans, this unique foliofeatures extensive analysis of Evans’ work. Piecesexamined include: B Minor Waltz • Funny Man • HowDeep Is the Ocean • I Fall in Love Too Easily • I ShouldCare • Peri’s Scope • Time Remembered • and TwelveTone Tune.00699405 .......................................................$17.95

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Stan Getz – Nobody Else But Meby Dave GellyBackbeat BooksThe creator of the unforget-table “Girl from Ipanema”tenor sax tone, this son of

Ukranian immigrants took his unique sound throughfive decades of swing, cool, bossa, and beyond. FromGetz’s teenage gigs with Dorsey, Goodman, and StanKenton, fame with Woody Herman, years as a master-ful bandleader, and struggles with drugs and the law,this biography tells the bittersweet story of one of ourmost beloved jazz musicians. This is the first book tofocus on Getz’s musical legacy, exploring the lightnessof touch, lyricism, and warm glow that marked hissound. It also gives insight into his skills as a consum-mate improviser, capable of playing with a musical,tonal, and emotional range matched by few othermusicians.00330986 .......................................................$22.95

The Great JazzDrummersby Ronald SpagnardiModern DrummerThe Great Jazz Drummers is anexcellent reference for anydrummer or jazz enthusiast. Itfeatures biographies andphoto of 62 influential

drummers, as well as a soundsheet featuring 16 artists todemonstrate the gradual progression of jazz drummingthrough seven decades. 128 pages, 8-1/2" x 11"06621755 ........................................................$19.95

Grant GreenREDISCOVERING THE

FORGOTTEN GENIUS OF JAZZ

GUITAR

Backbeat BooksNow in softcover!This heartfelt biography cele-brates the life and music ofunsung hero Grant Green,the late jazz guitar geniuswho played on nearly 100

albums from the early ’60s to the late ’70s, but nar-rowly missed celebrity. Today his music has inspirednumerous acid-jazz and hip-hop recordings and hislegend continues to grow. A straight-ahead jazzmanturned funk wizard, Grant is best known for his rhyth-mic and driving tone as a session leader and sidemanfor Blue Note Records. The book paints a personalportrait of Grant’s internal struggles through the eyesof his family, friends, and fellow musicians.00330935 Softcover ........................................$16.95

The Jazz Guitar – Fourth Edition Its Evolution, Players and Personalities Since 1900by Maurice J. SummerfieldAshley Mark PublicationsThis is the first book ever tobe written which covers, in adefinitive way, the guitar’s role

in jazz. This edition has been updated to include 90new player/personality biographies, a newcontemporary archtop photo gallery section, and over250 new photographs. The main part of the book isdevoted to over 300 detailed and updated biographiesof the major jazz guitarists since 1895. In addition, itincludes a chapter listing every important jazz guitarrecording ever made.00330374 ........................................................$39.50

Jazz-Rock FusionThe People, The Musicby Julie Coryell and Laura FriedmanAs jazz and fusion enjoy aresurgence here at the turnof the century, Jazz-RockFusion celebrates the artiststhat founded this timelessmusic. This gorgeously

photographed book features rare interviews with all ofthe genre’s most outstanding artists, from late greatslike Miles Davis and Jaco Pastorius to living legendslike Michael Brecker, Herbie Hancock and WayneShorter. Also included are extensive and cross-referenced discographies listing hundreds of jazz-rockalbums and the players who made them time-honoredtreasures.00330438 .......................................................$27.95

Masters of Jazz GuitarTHE STORY OF THE PLAYERS

AND THEIR MUSIC

by Charles AlexanderBackbeat BooksThe jazz guitar and its masterplayers have had vast influ-ence in a genre of uniquelyprovocative 20th century

music. Written by some of the world’s leading jazzauthorities and featuring over 200 gorgeous photo-graphs, this book spotlights remarkable musicianswhose artistry have made the guitar fundamental tojazz. From 1930s electric pioneer Charlie Christian, to1960s fusion visionary Larry Coryell and beyond,Masters of Jazz Guitar celebrates the achievements ofplayers who changed the sound of jazz.00330985 Softcover w/ CD..............................$29.9500330491 Hardcover ......................................$39.95

Masters of JazzSaxophoneThe Story of the Playersand Their Musicedited by Dave GellyBackbeat BooksWith over 100 color photosand insightful essays writtenby world-class jazz author-ities, this book illustrates the

saxophone’s role in jazz from its earliest 1920s rootsthrough today. It describes how the sound of jazz hasbeen shaped in the hands of Coleman Hawkins, LesterYoung, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, BranfordMarsalis, Sonny Rollins, and many other legendarysaxophonists in varying styles. It also includes acomprehensive guide to the finest recordings featuringjazz saxophone.00330597 .......................................................$39.95

Modern Jazz VoicingsARRANGING FOR SMALL AND

MEDIUM ENSEMBLES

by Ted Pease and KenPulligBerklee PressThe definitive text used forthe time-honored ChordScales course at Berklee

College of Music, this book concentrates on scoringfor every possible ensemble combination and teachesperformers and arrangers how to add color, characterand sophistication to chord voicings. Topics coveredinclude: selecting appropriate harmonic tensions,understanding jazz harmony, overcoming harmonicambiguity, experimenting with unusual combinationsand non-traditional alignments, and many more. Theaccompanying CD includes performance examples ofseveral different arranging techniques.50449485 Book/CD Pack ................................$24.95

Wes Montgomeryby Adrian IngramAshley Mark PublishingCompanyWes Montgomery was one ofthe most significant jazzguitarist to emerge during the1960’s. A major influence onother guitar players, elementsof his style are discernable in

many of today’s finest players. Through this book,guitarists and jazz guitar enthusiasts will understand andappreciate Wes’ achievements. Features over 70photographs and illustrations, many previouslyunpublished.00183830 ........................................................$19.95

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JacoThe Extraordinary TragicLife of Jaco Pastoriusby Bill MilkowskiBackbeat BooksThis tragic tale of the manwho revolutionized theelectric bass will appeal toplayers, fans, and anyonecurious about the fine line

between creative genius and madness. Bass players andmusic fans today – whether of jazz, rock, reggae, pop,or punk – owe much to Jaco Pastorius who literallyreinvented the role of the electric bass. Jaco takes anin-depth look at his life through biographical narrative,personal tributes, and photographs. It chronicles hisdevelopment beginning in the nightclub circuit, then onthe road with Wayne Cochran & The C.C. Riders, thencatapulting to stardom in Weather Report. It exploreshis diagnosis as a manic depressive, his eventualdownfall accelerated by alcohol and cocaine, and hissenseless and violent death. Includes photos. (264pages, 6" x 9")00330256.........................................................$14.95

Django Reinhardtby Charles DelaunayAshley Mark PublishingCompanyThe original biography ofthe great gypsy guitaristDjango Reinhardt, thisdeluxe edition includes acharming and authoritativebiography of Django, a com-plete discography, and over

150 photographs and illustrations of the masterguitarist, many of which have never been publishedbefore. This beautiful book is without a doubt thefinest literary tribute ever made to the eternal genius ofDjango Reinhardt, and is a must for jazz lovers andguitar enthusiasts alike.00183208 ........................................................$29.50

Django’s Gypsies The Mystique of Django Reinhardt and His Peopleby Ian CruickshankAshley Mark PublishingCompanyThis beautiful book is a uniquecollection of over 300 photosand illustrations (some neverbefore published), memeor-

abilia, and quotations that convey the musical genius ofDjango Reinhardt and the enormous influence he has hadon his people, the Gypsies of Northern and Central Europe.From the early 1930s to the present day, his presence hasbeen felt in the history of jazz, and on the musicaldevelopment of guitarists all over the world. This book is aninteresting tribute to a remarkable man.00183209 ........................................................$23.95

The Sax & Brass BookSaxophones, Trumpetsand Trombones in Jazz,Rock and Pop edited by Tony BaconBackbeat BooksThis is the first illustratedhistory of the horns that havedefined jazz and enhancedrock, pop, and R&B with anastonishingly expressive

range of distinctive, classy sounds. With a bright mix ofsparkling color photography and engaging narrative,the book explores the evolving music, brilliantmusicians, and leading makers of these inspiringinstruments from the 1920s to 1990s. Hardcover. 200color photos, including three fold-out spreads. 120pages, 7-1/2" x 9-3/4"00330397 ........................................................$24.95

Singing Jazzby Bruce Crowther and Mike PinfoldBackbeat BooksSinging Jazz looks at the upsand downs of this toughprofession through the eyes oflegendary jazz singers, well-established performers, andsome newcomers. Drawing on

accounts from vocalists of yesterday and today in allmajor jazz styles, the book explores the musicalinfluences of jazz singing; the learning process,whether on the road or in training; the challenges ofbuilding a repertoire, getting gigs, traveling, andperforming under sometimes difficult circumstances;and the ongoing struggle for artistic recognition andfinancial security in the competitive world of popularmusic. To reveal the roots and evolution of this uniqueart form, authors Crother and Pinfold revisit the lives,words, and stylistic innovations of great singers in jazzhistory, including Carmen McRae, Dinah Washington,Mel Torme, Shirley Horn, Ethel Waters, Anita O’Day,and many more. Plus – interviewed especially forSinging Jazz – some of today’s best performersillustrate the contemporary view of jazz singing. KittyMargolis, Mark Murphy, Helen Merrill, Mark Porter,Christine Tyrrell, and many others discuss theinfluences and experiences that have shaped theirsinging careers, and share insights on how their art isstill evolving today.00330391 .......................................................$17.95

SwingThe Best Musicians and Recordingsby Scott YanowBackbeat BooksWritten by one of jazz jour-nalism’s best and mostknowledgeable critics, thisbook explores the full swing

spectrum from its origins in the 1920s through its cur-rent retro resurgence. Features intriguing capsulebiographies of 400 of the best musicians, from classicartists like Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman to retroswingers such as the Brian Setzer Orchestra and LavaySmith and the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, with each artist’smost notable CDs reviewed and rated, plus info on filmappearances, books, and hard-to-find recordings.Includes insightful essays that explore this music’scultural impact, fun photos and swing memorabilia.00330534 .......................................................$22.95

Traps – The Drum WonderTHE LIFE OF BUDDY RICH

by Mel TorméRebeats PressNow back in print, this best-seller by Mel Tormé is a brilliantbiography of his friend of fortyyears, Buddy Rich, who was oneof the most famous drummersof the Swing Era, having starred

in the Artie Shaw and Tommy Dorsey bands. His careerstarted when he was two years old in his parents’Vaudeville act, and by the time he was four he was thehighest paid child performer in the world. The BuddyRich story is a fascinating one, as much for what it saysabout the world of American music and entertainment asfor the remarkable life it portrays. Drawing frominterviews and many personal reminiscences, Tormépacks this biography with vivid, often funny, anecdotes.His personal touch and his in-depth knowledge of jazzmake for a moving, insightful, and often hilariousbiography. 233 pages, 6-1/2" x 9-1/2"00330337 Hardcover ......................................$24.9500330338 Softcover ........................................$14.95

Trumpet KingsThe Players Who Shapedthe Sound of Jazz Trumpetby Scott YanowBackbeat BooksThis engaging book unveilsthe personal and musicallives of 479 brilliant jazztrumpeters, past and pre-sent, through intimate bio-

graphical profiles that describe each artist’s uniquetraits, intriguing life experiences, relationships withother influential players, career milestones and keyrecordings. Artist covered include: Dizzy Gillespie,Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Wynton Marsalis,Terence Blanchard, Arturo Sandoval, Red Allen, ChetBaker, Bunny Berrigan, Roy Eldridge, FreddieHubbard, Freddie Keppard, Lee Morgan, Fats Navarro,King Oliver and hundreds of others – plus jazz figureswho seem unlikely to have recorded on trumpet butdid, such as Benny Goodman and Mose Allison. Afascinating read!00330777 .......................................................$22.95

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