Blues category: 910 books

How do we define improvised music? What is the relationship of highly improvised performances to the work they are performances of? How do we decide what are the important parts of an improvised musical work? In Intents and Purposes, Eric Lewis uses a series of case studies to challenge assumptions...

Classic Jazz For SaxophoneOffers up sixty-six of the great all-time jazz standards, specially arranged for saxophone by Jack Long, complete with chord symbols in concert pitch. Easy keys and ranges will suit players from beginner to intermediate standard. The songlist includes: - Honeysuckle...

Comprehensive and richly illustrated, Close Harmony traces the development of the music known as southern gospel from its antebellum origins to its twentieth-century emergence as a vibrant musical industry driven by the world of radio, television, recordings, and concert promotions. Marked...

The legendary band leader and jazz trumpeter, broadcaster and humorist looks back at his extraordinarily rich and varied life and the many colourful characters he has known and played with - from Duke Ellington to Louis Armstrong. He also recalls his early life as the son of a famous housemaster at Eton, where he was educated.

Contains jazz solos written for ten of the most common jazz standard progressions. The author suggests using these solos as a springboard for improvisation.

There is an ever-increasing number of books on improvisation, ones that richly recount experiences in the heat of the creative moment, theorize on the essence of improvisation, and offer convincing arguments for improvisation’s impact across a wide range of human activity. This book is nothing like...

Interaction, Improvisation, and Interplay in Jazz Performance offers a new and exciting way to listen to and understand jazz. When describing a performance, most jazz writers focus on the improvised lines of the soloist and their underlying harmonic progressions. This approach overlooks the basic...

Over 25 transcribed solos. Original interviews and tips on improvising from the masters. Plus complete analysis of each solo. Rare historical photos, and an informative discography.

John Coltrane spielte unüberhörbar und maßgeblich am bestverkauften Jazz-Album aller Zeiten mit – "Kind of Blue" von Miles Davis – , und wenige Jahre später produzierte er selbst sein Album für die Hall of Fame, das zum Maßstab des Jazz-Saxophons erhobene "A Love Supreme"....

Free Jazz: A Research and Information Guide offers carefully selected and annotated sources on free jazz, with comprehensive coverage of English-language academic books, journal articles, and dissertations, and selective coverage of trade books, popular periodicals, documentary films, scores, Masters’...

Throughout his life, Louis Armstrong tried to explain how singing with a barbershop quartet on the streets of New Orleans was foundational to his musicianship. Until now, there has been no in-depth inquiry into what he meant when he said, “I figure singing and playing is the same,” or, “Singing...

Take your piano playing skill to the next level and become a professional! By clicking to read more, you would discover all that you've be searching for is just one click away! When you read this series book level 2 beginner's guide to playing the piano professionally, you would learn to play...

Christian Hymns & Chorals 4 Twenty known Christian Songs Sheet Music for String Quartet Instrumentation: Double Violin, Viola & Cello Difficulty Level: Advanced Arranged and Produced by Viktor Dick

Impressive recordings and mesmerizing live performances have sealed jazz guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel's reputation as one of the most innovative players and composers on the current scene. The new Mel Bay publication is a transcription of the highly renowned live recording East Coast Love Affair. This...