I purchased my copy of Amazing Phrases by Dennis Taylor about a month ago and wanted to take time to write a review. The book is published by Hal Leonard and includes a CD. I purchased the version for tenor sax but the book also exists for also sax, trumpet, keyboard and guitar. The book […]
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According to the author Gary Campbell “The focus of this book is on mastering the manipulation of triad pairs while presenting a general guide to determining chord applications”. Before I read this book I read Walt Wieskopfs Intervalic Improvisation book. I’m glad I read Intervalic Improvisation first because the explanation of how triad pairs are […]
Elements Of The Jazz Language For The Developing Improvisor was written by Jerry Coker. Jerry published his first book “Improvising Jazz” in 1964 and has authored many jazz books. In my opinion he is an outstanding author with a great deal of practical information. Jerry has analyzed many jazz greats and observed 18 common devices […]