{"title":"Books by Jeb Patton","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"introduction-to-jazz-piano-a-deep-dive","title":"Introduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Jazz Piano\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a comprehensive and inspiring entry point for pianists ready to explore the world of jazz. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt starts at the beginning, and helps you develop all the skills necessary to become a functional jazz pianist. For the dedicated student, this book will be your “Bible”!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith over 60 workouts that can be practiced alongside classic jazz recordings, this method bridges theory and application in a way that’s both engaging and effective. You'll explore everything from triads and folk song harmonization to Barry Harris’s “Little Chords,” open\/closed position voicings, scale practice strategies, and the art of comping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatton also introduces creative tools like comping games, solo piano arrangement techniques, and transcription-based learning to help students internalize the language of jazz. Whether you're studying independently or with a teacher, this book offers a step-by-step guide that empowers you to grow musically and creatively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJeb Patton, long-time pianist for Jimmy Heath and the Heath Bros., brings his decades of professional experience and pedagogy to this accessible and inspiring guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 Workouts you can do with Classic Jazz Recordings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriad Study and Application to Folk Songs and the Blues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlues phrasing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic Voicing Techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComping with Closed Position Voicings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntro to Barry Harris’s “Little Chords” and Sixth-Diminished Scale Concept\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComping Games and Exercises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComping with Open Position Voicings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Create Solo Piano Arrangements of Standards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Practice Scales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Develop Melodic Building Blocks for Soloing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Intro to Transcribing and Assimilation Transcriptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCD download containing extensive demonstrations and play-along tracks is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJeb Patton also recorded over four hours of video tutorials to use in conjunction with this book, which can all be found here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLfvaLiBKnEc8OTiY4cyUu5TKINVVW4cqL\" title=\"Introduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive Video Tutorials\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJeb Patton's \"A Deep Dive\" YouTube Playlist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 224 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Introduction_to_Jazz_Piano_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781711639\" title=\"Introduction to Jazz Piano - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Introduction_to_Jazz_Piano_-_Sample_Page_11.pdf?v=1781711640\" title=\"Introduction to Jazz Piano - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 11\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Introduction_to_Jazz_Piano_-_Sample_Page_54.pdf?v=1781711639\" title=\"Introduction to Jazz Piano - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 54\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Introduction_to_Jazz_Piano_-_Sample_Page_63.pdf?v=1781711640\" title=\"Introduction to Jazz Piano - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 63\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Introduction_to_Jazz_Piano_-_Sample_Page_188.pdf?v=1781711640\" title=\"Introduction to Jazz Piano - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 188\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSample Tracks: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780997661750-1.mp3?v=1782958289\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Introduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack 1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780997661750-9.mp3?v=1782958290\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Introduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack 9\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780997661750-33.mp3?v=1782958290\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Introduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive - Sample Track\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack 33\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/new\/mp3\/9780997661750-1.mp3\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-play-circle\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Jeb Patton is a living treasure, and his new book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a generous labor of love as well as being an extremely valuable text for students and pros alike. Jeb is the most noble and authentic kind of a teacher as can be found.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Benny Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“When it comes to learning jazz piano, this is about as good as it gets. Packed with enough learning material to last a lifetime — it is, indeed, a 'deep dive.' ” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Downbeat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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! ” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Alan Pasqua\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166354108607,"sku":"218","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166354141375,"sku":"e218","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/introduction-to-jazz-piano-a-deep-dive-by-jeb-patton.jpg?v=1774643367"},{"product_id":"an-approach-to-comping-volume-2-advanced-concepts-and-techniques","title":"An Approach to Comping Volume 2: Advanced Concepts and Techniques","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Approach to Comping, Volume 2\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis designed for experienced pianists who understand all the basics but want to delve deeper into the way jazz pianists support the soloist with their accompaniment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a step-by-step guide to comping rhythms, voicings, and progressions, including 9 note-for-note transcriptions of Barry Harris, Bud Powell, Ahmad Jamal, Wynton Kelly, Hank Jones, and Bill Evans comping behind the soloist. If you want to make the band sound better, there are no better musicians to study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJeb Patton was in the Heath Bros. band for many years and is a first-call pianist in New York because he always makes the band sound its best. Learn from the masters!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplorations of the left-hand comping of Barry Harris, up-tempo comping by Bud Powell, rootless voicings, drop-2's using the sixth-diminished scale, comping in the style of Count Basie, modal voicings, comping across the bar line and much more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 examples of comping in the styles of McCoy Tyner and Herbie Hancock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComping guides, rhythms, and progressions derived from the transcriptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e65 comping exercises aimed at getting the concepts under your fingers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 CD downloads containing demonstrations and play-along tracks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterviews about the art of comping with Peter Bernstein and Albert “Tootie” Heath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 256 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"An Approach to Comping Volume 2 - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/An_Approach_to_Comping_2_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781715596\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"An Approach to Comping Volume 2 - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/An_Approach_to_Comping_Volume_2_-_Comping_Fast_Tempos.pdf?v=1781650250\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eComping Fast Tempos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"An Approach to Comping Volume 2- Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/An_Approach_to_Comping_Volume_2_-_Comping_Fast_Tempos.pdf?v=1781650250\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"An Approach to Comping Volume 2 - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/An_Approach_to_Comping_Volume_2_-_Wynton_Kelly_s_Comping.pdf?v=1781650250\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWynton Kelly's Comping\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"An Approach to Comping Volume 2 - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/An_Approach_to_Comping_Volume_2_-_Hank_Jones_s_Comping.pdf?v=1781650250\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHank Jones's Comping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Tracks:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"An Approach to Comping, Vol. 2 - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217873-18.mp3?v=1782947302\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRemember\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"An Approach to Comping, Vol. 2 - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217873-22.mp3?v=1782947302\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFalling in Love with Love\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Jeb Patton has written a well-conceived and well-thought-out book about the art of comping for pianists. It's full of examples of voicings and rhythms and interviews with top musicians discussing the art of comping. A great book!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Kenny Barron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, jazz pianist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The accompaniment skills of a pianist in the classic jazz ensemble are what most often makes or breaks an aspiring young pianist's career. Jeb Patton's book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Approach to Comping\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e very logically and systematically outlines the difficult and even mysterious aspects of good solid piano accompaniment, while supplying a plethora of great comping exercises. A must have for any serious Jazz Piano student!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— David Hazeltine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, jazz pianist and composer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“Jeb is a very dedicated young man, and his new book on comping will be an asset to all of us.” \u003cbr\u003e— Harold Mabern, legendary jazz pianist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44165938905279,"sku":"199","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44165938938047,"sku":"e199","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Approach_to_Comping_2_Techniques.jpg?v=1745479740"},{"product_id":"an-approach-to-comping-the-essentials","title":"An Approach to Comping: The Essentials","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn to Comp Like the Jazz Greats — Step by Step\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve ever wondered how to become the kind of rhythm section player who truly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the soloist sound better, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Approach to Comping: The Essentials\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the book to get you there. Written specifically for pianists, but useful for any rhythm section player, this is the most focused and practical guide to jazz accompaniment available today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll start with the fundamentals of rhythm, voicings, and chord progressions — and then work your way up through dozens of real-world examples drawn directly from the masters: Bud Powell, Horace Silver, Barry Harris, Tadd Dameron, and others. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith over 80 targeted comping exercises, you'll learn how to internalize these core concepts until they become second nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book also includes 11 full transcriptions of recorded comping behind soloists. You'll also find interviews with pianists Harold Mabern and Renee Rosnes that shed light on the artistry and responsibility of comping in a jazz group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes two CDs-worth of downloadable audio files with demonstration and play-along tracks to help you hear and feel the material come to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're a student, teacher, or gigging pianist, this 272-page spiral-bound book is an essential guide on the path to mastering one of jazz's most vital skills. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Approach to Comping: The Essentials\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ehas many valuable features, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic rhythms and voicings for comping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 note-for-note transcriptions of Bud Powell, Horace Silver, Tadd Dameron, and Barry Harris comping behind the soloist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 modified transcriptions in the style of Red Garland, Sonny Clark, and Bobby Timmons comping behind the soloist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComping guides, rhythms, and progressions derived from the transcriptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver 80 comping exercises aimed at getting the concepts under your fingers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 CD downloads containing demonstrations and play-along tracks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterviews about the art of comping by Harold Mabern and Renee Rosnes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 272 pages, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/An_Approach_to_Comping_1_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781715738\" title=\"An Approach to Comping Volume 1 - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSample Pages: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/An_Approach_to_Comping_-_Pages_103-105.pdf?v=1781644773\" title=\"An Approach to Comping - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePages 103-105\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/An_Approach_to_Comping_-_Horace_Silver_s_Comping.pdf?v=1781644773\" title=\"An Approach to Comping - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHorace Silver's Comping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/An_Approach_to_Comping_-_Bud_Powell_s_Comping.pdf?v=1781644774\" title=\"An Approach to Comping - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBud Powell's Comping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Tracks: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217784-sample16.mp3?v=1782947071\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"An Approach to Comping - Sample Track\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDisc 1: Track #16\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217784-sample3.mp3?v=1782947071\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"An Approach to Comping - Sample Track\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDisc 2: Track #3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“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 \u003cem\u003e“The Essentials”\u003c\/em\u003e will be an indispensable guide to comping for generations of jazz pianists to come!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Renee Rosnes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Jeb, being as thorough as he is, came up with this unique idea showing how the great jazz pianists accompanied or “comped” behind soloists. He has done the homework for aspiring jazz piano players. Thanks to Jeb Patton.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Jimmy Heath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“This book is about to become an immeasurable bridge in the hope of keeping real Jazz alive in the future. Jeb is putting his love of the music out into the world in such an immediately accessible, universally useful way.”\u003cbr\u003e— Benny Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-1cd0d83d-7fff-3cab-c738-90e30be8d3ae\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more advanced techniques and even deeper instruction on this crucial skill, check out: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"An Approach to Comping Volume 2: Advanced Concepts and Techniques\" href=\"\/products\/an-approach-to-comping-volume-2-advanced-concepts-and-techniques\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Approach to Comping – Vol. 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44165937430719,"sku":"191","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44165937463487,"sku":"e191","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/an-approach-to-comping-the-essentials-by-jeb-patton.jpg?v=1774642134"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/collections\/books-by-jeb-patton.oembed","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}