Nonfiction » Music » Jazz

Portait of an Artist as a Young Improviser    by Armen Nalbandian
Price: $9.99 USD. 26520 words. Language: English. Published on April 29, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Jazz.

A look inside Armen Nalbandian's thought process as he created his classic album: Manchester Born and his performances throughout this time period. This book contains essays and entries written by Nalbandian from 2006-2007. Included are listening guideposts and footnotes looking back on the process. A must read for fans of Jazz and improvised music!
A Philosophical Approach to Jazz Piano    by Daniel Bennett
Price: $4.50 USD. 37810 words. Language: English. Published on March 19, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Jazz.

Play the piano for a purpose, not to show how fast your fingers can move. This book is an away-from-the-piano tome for those interested in understanding jazz without all the long exercises and hours sitting at the piano. The reader will learn how to play for a purpose and acknowledge many internal thought processes. The next time you sit at your piano, you will never play as you did before.
Over The Water (Music Trivia for Survivors)    by Melody Rose
Price: $6.99 USD. 31930 words. Language: English. Published on December 21, 2012. Nonfiction » Music » Rock music.

Find interesting and historical facts about artists, songs and their social surroundings while writing or singing their hit songs. Artists from the '50's - '70's are explored: Isley Brothers, Walker Brothers, Supertramp, Donna Summers, Fleetwood Mac, Dean Martin, Toto, and more.
Without A Song    by paul pax andrews
Price: $4.99 USD. 70200 words. Language: Australian English. Published on September 5, 2012. Nonfiction » Music » Jazz.

a jazz life; intimate and inspirational. saxophone, sydney jazz, heroin addiction, buddhism. awakening.
Learn Jazz Piano    by Paul Abrahams
Price: $17.50 USD. 11430 words. Language: English. Published on April 10, 2012. Nonfiction » Music » Jazz.

This book is for pianists with some basic knowledge but wish to learn to play jazz. I cover the blues, chord construction, the II-V-I sequence and many improvising techniques.
Philip “Flip” Gordon : Jazz Compositions: Volume 1: The Zodiac Project: Parallel Universe    by Dr. Philip Gordon, PhD
Price: $8.95 USD. 600 words. Language: English. Published on February 24, 2012. Nonfiction » Music » Jazz.

Philip “Flip” Gordon, PhD : Jazz Compositions: Volume 1: The Zodiac Project: Parallel Universe: Consists of 12 contemporary jazz compositions which musically interprete the energy and journey of the 12 Zodiac Signs, i.e. an avant- guarde, spiritual and metaphysical “cycle of life” Jazz Charts for: Concert, Bb, Eb and Bass Instrumentation. Written and performed in Paris, France.
Electric Violin Training Kit    by Christian Howes
Price: $9.99 USD. 4340 words. Language: English. Published on January 19, 2012. Nonfiction » Music » Instruction and Study - General.

World Famous jazz violinist Christian Howes shows you everything you need to start jamming on electric violin! Everything from the basics to his personal secrets, Christian Howes shares how to begin to rock out on your violin. Learn what gear is a must have! Anyone from beginners to experienced violinists will benefit from this informative ebook.
Swing Essentials - A Drummer’s Guide To An Effective Swing    by Andrea Faré
Price: Free! 8870 words. Language: English. Published on November 26, 2011. Nonfiction » Music » Jazz.

This book is aimed primarily at professional jazz drummers wanting to improve the way they play the swing pattern, and swing subdivisions in general. Drummers of any style will benefit from the reading, which includes several tips on practicing, playing with others, and developing a strong internal clock
No Nonsense Improv    by Clint McLaughlin
Price: $40.00 USD. 1720 words. Language: English. Published on October 7, 2011. Nonfiction » Music » Jazz.

No Nonsense Improv: How to unlock the music inside your head. This is a complete Improv Course on this video. We have 2 hours and 45 minutes of video, 8 pages of instruction and 60 pages of music. It features Keith Wood and me (Clint 'Pops' McLaughlin).. We discuss different aspects of improv, give an example and use it in a solo.
The Rest Of The Story, Jazz Improvization and History    by Ahmad Alaadeen
Price: $9.99 USD. 6730 words. Language: English. Published on October 7, 2011. Nonfiction » Music » Jazz.

This manual is designed to give a foundation to the art of Improvisation. It is written from a performer's perspective, presented in a simplified manner and easy to understand terms, in Old School script. It is not a step by step primer to teach how to improvise but rather is a method to guide the musician in finding his or herself as a soloist.