Jazz Improvisation

 

The Jazz Theory Book
by Mark Levine 

Building a Jazz Vocabulary : A Resource for Learning Jazz Improvisation
by Mike Steinel
Book Description: 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.
Paperback: 184 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.48 x 12.00 x 8.99 
Publisher: Hal Leonard;  
ISBN: 0793521610 

Jazz Piano & Harmony : An Advanced Guide (w/CD)
by John M. Ferrara
Listed under Jazz Piano

Harmonic Foundation for Jazz and Popular Music
by Jimmy Amadie
Book Description: This book teaches the student how to construct, embellish and notate chords that will enable him/her to create chord voicings and harmonize melodies applicable to jazz and commercial music. 
Plastic Comb: 168 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.50 x 11.00 x 9.00 
Publisher: Thornton Pubns; (January 1981) 
ISBN: 0961303506
 

Scat!: Vocal Improvisation Techniques by Bob Stoloff Paperback from Gerard & Sarzin Pub Co

Jazz Improv: How to Play It and Teach It by Jimmy Amadie Book Description: This book contains a unique method for improvising based on the tonal concept of tension and release providing students, teachers and professional musicians with important principles of improvising melodic ideas, culminating in a creative procedure for tonality, modality and bi-tonality practices.  Plastic Comb from Thornton Pubns 1991

Approach to Jazz Improvisation by Dave Pozzi Paperback from Hal Leonard

Thinking in Jazz : The Infinite Art of Improvisation (Chicago Studies in Ethnomusicology Series) by Paul F. Berliner Paperback from University of Chicago Press (Trd) 1994

Improvising Jazz by Jerry Coker Paperback from Fireside 1986

Saying Something: Jazz Improvisation and Interaction (Chicago Studies in Ethnomusicology) by Ingrid Monson Paperback from University of Chicago Press

Instant Chromatic Harmonica: The Blues/Jazz Improvisation Method by David Harp Paperback from Musical Idiot Press 1991

Ways of the Hand: A Rewritten Account by David Sudnow Hardcover from MIT Press

Art of Two-Line Improvisation Book/CD Set by Jimmy Wyble, David Oakes Paperback from Mel Bay Publications

The Be Boppers Method Book II with CD by Wendell Harrison Paperback from Rebirth Inc.

Expansions: A Method for Developing New Material for Improvisation for All Instruments by Gary Campbell Paperback from Houston Pub

Jazz Improvisation by David Baker Paperback from Alfred Publishing Company 1988 Special Order

Tonal and Rhythmic Principles: Jazz Improvisation by John Mehegan, Leonard Bernstein Paperback from Music Sales Corp 1984

Creative Jazz Improvisation (3rd Edition) by Scott D. Reeves Spiral-bound from Prentice Hall

Jazz Improvisation: The Best Way to Develop Solos over Classic Changes by Sam Most, Debbie Cavalier Paperback from Warner Brothers Publications Special Order

 

Outstanding Jazz Saxophone Solos - Tenor version (Book and CD) by Andrew D. Gordon, Frank Villafranca Plastic Comb from A.D.G. Productions

 

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