Jazz, Blues
100 Books Every Blues Fan Should Own
In 100 Books Every Blues Fan Should Own, blues scholars Edward Komara and Greg Johnson select those histories, biographies, surveys, transcriptions and studies from the many hundreds of works that have been published about this vital American musical genre, providing short descriptions of the contents and evaluations of the achievements of the titles selected for their "Blues 100." Entries include bibliographic data, pricing, and physical descriptions. This first-of-its-kind work also includes suggested blues recordings to accompany each recommended work, as well as a concluding section on key reference titles—or as Komara and Johnson phrase it: "The Books behind the Blues 100."
100 Essential Blues Guitar Intros
100 Gypsy Jazz Guitar Licks
101 Blues Riffs &Solos in Open D Guitar Tuning
1970 singles (Music Guide)
220 Chromatic Exercises + 1165 Jazz Lines Phrases for the Modern Improviser
This theoretical book is meant to improve contemporary jazz styles techniques for all musician players of modern jazz.The book is divided into scale exercises, arpeggio exercises, jazz line phrases as well as contemporary chord progressions.
3 Songs
3 Songs
A Bad Woman Feeling Good
A Bibliographic Guide to Jazz Poetry
Containing over 500 annotated entries for individual poets and several anthologies, this work presents a substantial collection of poems that have been inspired by blues and jazz. Thousands of poems written between 1916 and the present are included. References to individual jazz figures addressed in the poetry are cross-referenced. The range of poems includes homages to jazz musicians and work written primarily to be read with jazz accompaniment. This wide selection of poetry offers a unique guide to the poetry inspired by jazz musicians and their music.<BR><BR>Of interest to scholars and jazz enthusiasts alike, this substantial bibliography, annotated by author and cross-referenced by musician, presents a wealth of information previously unavailable in a single source. The jazz-related poetry identified will attract a range of writers and musicians. Furthermore, the broad variety of poets and anthologies presented crosses many boundaries and will also interest scholars of 20th century poetry, African American literature, and American literature.
A Brief History of Jazz Rock
Jazz rock flourished from 1968 to 1974, offering a distinctively cool and innovative hybrid sound that captivated a generation-and beyond. Superstar bands like Blood, Sweat and Tears and Chicago have earned their place in popular consciousness, but the movement included many other powerful, innovative groups such as Tower of Power and Malo.Author Mike Baron explores the history of this music fusion, its rise and fall in popularity. He offers highlights-and his own unique insights from a front-row seat in jazz rock-into what made the era so special.A Brief History of Jazz Rock is a sax-meets-Strat bible that dares to inspire a Renaissance-to cultivate a new generation of musicians who might mix brass with bass, and help return forgotten bands like If and Dreams to their place on the main stage.
A Guide to Jazz in Japan
Fusing historical depth, cultural nuance, and travel insight into one beautifully written volume, A Guide to Jazz in Japan takes you through one of the most vibrant jazz scenes in the world. More than just a guide, it's a love letter to Japanese jazz and an indispensable cultural resource for curious, globally minded readers.Whether you're visiting Japan, living there, armchair traveling, or just love jazz, this guide points you toward the best in Japanese jazz-places well outside the usual tourist spots. With reviews of over 40+ clubs and 200+ musicians, this guide lets you know where to go, who to hear, and where to shop, jam, and hang out. From hip backstreet clubs to talented musicians to jazz coffee shops, the practical information and informed suggestions steer you toward a culturally immersive experience in a country on everyone's bucket list. It's a passport to one of Japan's hidden passions-jazz.
A Life in Ragtime
A Meeting At The Crossroads
Adrian Rollini
Adrian Rollini
Advanced Blues Guitar Soloing
African Roots of the Jazz Evolution
African Roots of the Jazz Evolution discusses how jazz style evolved from its original source – traditional African music. Reflecting the continental interaction and cultural development that took place over centuries, the book explores how melodic, structural, rhythmic, and other musical elements from Africa are manifested in African-American spirituals, the blues, and various jazz forms. The book moves chronologically from the roots of blues music through the advent of recording technology and into the incorporation of new musical styles and electronic media. Beginning with traditional African music, the text examines the sociocultural context in which African-American music emerged and the ways it was traditionally expressed. It also discusses the jazz innovators who emerged in each decade of the 20th Century and their contributions to jazz genres. Featuring reserve and in-class recording, discussion questions, and listening examsAfrican Roots of the Jazz Evolution is an informed exploration of the African-America jazz evolution within a broad sociopolitical context. It can be used in a variety of courses in music, humanities, and ethnic studies.Karlton E. Hester began his career as a composer, recording artist, and music educator. He holds a Ph.D. in composition from the City University of New York, and is currently the director of jazz studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Dr. Hester is also the founding director of the Fillmore Jazz Preservation Big Band in San Francisco. He has received fellowships and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York Foundation for the Arts, and the Mellon Foundation, among other. An acclaimed performer, Dr. Hester has played throughout the United States and internationally.
African Roots of the Jazz Evolution
Includes discussion questions for each chapter.
Allen Hinds
American Songbook
An Unholy Row
Analysis of Jazz
Analysis of Jazz