A Concise History of Jazz by Robert Brown
John Robert Brown presents an enthusiastic and authoritative account of a century of jazz. Written in a clear and engaging style by a well-known British author and jazz educator, this book offers an affectionate introduction to the people and places that are of worldwide importance in the history of this wonderful music.
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Jazz Saxophone
by Dennis Taylor. An In-Depth Look at the Styles of the Tenor Masters. This book/CD pack is solely devoted to providing you with a complete overview of the techniques and styles popularized by the greatest jazz tenor saxophonists of all time. All the best are here: from the cool bebop excursions of Dexter Gordon, to the stellar musings of John Coltrane, with more than a dozen master players examined in between. Includes lessons, music, historical analysis and rare photos, plus a CD with 16 full-band tracks!
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Gil Evans And Miles Davis - Historic Collaborations (1957 - 1962)
by Steve LaJoie. Compositions vs. Recompositions vs. Arrangement. Examines the 1957 to 1962 Evans-Davis collaborations in historical context and explores the the importance to jazz ensemble literature. Detailed analysis and transcribed full scores of Blues for Pablo, New Rhumba, Will O’ The Wisp, Bess, You Is My Woman Now.Included recomendations for further study and bibilography and issued recordings of this era, and more. 432 pages.
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David Liebman on Education, the Saxophone, and Related Jazz Topics
On Education, The Saxophone & Related Jazz Topics.Here is a masterful collection of articles and papers written over the years summarizing thoughts on various topics related to jazz and education. Each article is a worthy testament unto itself, but as a collection, they form an enlightening and insightful tool for every music educator and player in search of new ideas and fresh perspectives on teaching for the next century.
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Jazz - Large Hardcover Photo Book!
Jim Marshall—known for his photographs of the rock music and youth culture scene—captures here the great jazz musicians of our time. Jim Marshall: Jazz illuminates both the private and public moments of these legendary artists. We opted for a feel that frames and settles these fantastic images shot between 1962 and 1994. The result is a book that resembles a great classic even before making it onto the bookstores shelves.
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Take Five - The Public & Private Lives of Paul Desmond
by Doug Ramsey. Take Five: The Public and Private Lives of Paul Desmond is the story of a jazz artist who transcended genres to establish one of the most immediately recognizable sounds in all of music. Long before his success as the alto saxophonist with the Dave Brubeck Quartet, decades before he wrote “Take Five,” Desmond determined that he would be himself, never a disciple or an imitator, whatever the cost.
Trumpet Kings - The Players Who Shaped the Sound of Jazz Trumpet
by Scott Yanow. This collection reveals the personal and musical lives of 479 outstanding trumpeters in the jazz world, both past and present. Covers legends plus lesser-known but also noteworthy trumpeters from all jazz eras. The biographical profiles trace the artist’s life (unique traits, interesting life experiences, relationships with other players, career milestones, and key recordings.) Includes photos.
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The Extraordinary & Tragic Life Of Jaco Pastorius
NEW ANNIVERSARY EDITION with CD by Bill Milkowski. A fitting tribute to the troubled genius who revolutionized electric bass playing and bridged the gaps between jazz, R&B, rock and funk. From his early days in R&B club bands through his international stardom with fusion group Weather Report and on to his solo career and tragic death at age 35, this book portrays the life and music of Jaco Pastorius, the self-proclaimed “world’s greatest bass player.”
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