Books by Jeb Patton

Jeb Patton is one of the most accomplished jazz pianists and educators of his generation — a lyrical improviser, master accompanist, and respected voice in modern jazz. He has performed and recorded with legendary artists including The Heath Brothers, Charles McPherson, George Coleman, and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, earning acclaim for both his expressive playing and his deep musical knowledge.

Patton’s contributions to jazz education are equally significant. He teaches piano, ear training, transcription, and improvisation at Queens College and Five Towns College, and has become a guiding force for aspiring jazz musicians across the country. His acclaimed method books — An Approach to Comping (Volumes 1 and 2) and Introduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive — reflect decades of performance experience and a clear, structured approach to mastering the art of jazz piano.

Whether you're learning to comp with confidence or exploring the deeper layers of jazz harmony, Jeb Patton’s work offers a comprehensive and inspiring path forward. His catalog is an essential resource for serious students and educators alike.

Book cover of 'An Approach to Comping the Essentials' with a red background and hands playing piano keys.

An Approach to Comping: The Essentials

$20.00 $34.00
Cover of the book showing a person's hands playing the piano along with the title 'An Approach to Comping Volume 2: Advanced Concepts and Techniques' by Jeb Patton.

An Approach to Comping Volume 2: Advanced Concepts and Techniques

$20.00 $34.00
Book cover of 'Introduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive' by Jeb Patton with a light red background and piano keys.

Introduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive

$17.00 $28.00

Endorsements

"This book fills a huge need. Comping is an often over-looked area of piano playing by young players. Jeb Patton is a terrific pianist who has written a book that will, no doubt, become an essential resource for pianists and piano students for generations to come.”
— David Berkman

[An Approach to Comping Vol. 1]

"Jeb Patton has done an amazing job of describing the intricacies of the too-often overlooked subject of comping. As Jazz pianists, we spend most of our time comping behind ourselves and others. However, too many of us fail at this crucial and fundamental task. Anyone who is serious about Jazz piano must have a copy of this on their shelves!”
— Xavier Davis

[An Approach to Comping Vol. 2]

"Brilliant pianist Jeb Patton has created an insightful and definitive book on comping. The subject is explored from all angles including a thorough study of rhythmic and voicing styles, and it contains plenty of written examples and suggested listening to go along with the text. There really is no other book like it, and I've no doubt that “The Essentials” will be an indispensable guide to comping for generations of jazz pianists to come!”
— Renee Rosnes

[An Approach to Comping Vol. 1]

"Introduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive is just that. It is an in-depth, refreshing course on deepening one's skill set. It encourages musical exploration in a conceptual way, rather than a one size fits all approach. Highly recommended!”
— Alan Pasqua

[Introduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive]
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