Nonfiction » Music » Jazz

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 Philip Gordon
Price: $8.95 USD. 600 words. Language: English. Published on February 24, 2012. Nonfiction » Music » Jazz.

Philip “Flip” Gordon : 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: $4.95 USD. 8850 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: $44.99 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.
Jazz Age: All About Jazz, the History of Jazz Music from Latin Jazz and Jazz Blues to Smooth Jazz, Famous Jazz Musicians and Jazz Singers    by Richard Stewart
Price: $9.97 USD. 17160 words. Language: English. Published on September 12, 2011. Nonfiction » Music » Jazz.

There was a time in history when Jazz the music was banned during World War II when it was considered a plight for freedom against Hitler's Nazi regime due to what it represents. Jazz music is the product of America that was creatively invented by African American from culture, and all the elements of the American life that influenced this style of music.
Girls Don't Like Real Jazz -The Updated Ebook    by Walter Kolosky
Price: $3.99 USD. 37860 words. Language: English. Published on May 16, 2011. Nonfiction » Music » Jazz.

"Girls Don’t Like Real Jazz – The Updated Ebook" is a hilarious jazz guide written to help save jazz and, in the process, America. Much has happened since the book first came out back in 2003. Kolosky addresses these issues and tweaks many of the book’s stories to account for the changes in society that have occurred since. You will laugh out loud and think silently.
Bonjour New York    by Françoise Sagan
Price: $4.99 USD. 5780 words. Language: French. Published by Editions de  L'Herne  on December 9, 2010. Nonfiction » Travel » By region.

En 1954, la toute-puissante directrice du Magazine Elle lui demande une série d’articles sur l’Italie, L'hebdomadaire titre ses reportages « Bonjour Naples », « Bonjour Capri », « Bonjour Venise »... Ce « Bonjour » devient sa griffe. En 1956, Françoise Sagan écrit un texte sur New York et réalise avec Florence Malraux un ouvrage d’où provient le texte présenté dans ce Carnet.
Jazz...For Those Who Don't Appreciate It    by Richard Henry
Price: $6.99 USD. 7790 words. Language: English. Published on October 21, 2010. Nonfiction » Music » Jazz.

Discover how you can understand and love the genre of music we call jazz. Jazz...For Those Who Don't Appreciate It is a guide for helping people appreciate jazz music more. It contains important information on how to listen to jazz, history of jazz and helpful techniques for listening to jazz. Everyone who loves music should read this important, amazing book.