{"title":"New Releases","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEvery new release is carefully selected and rigorously edited to meet the high standards Sher Music Co. is known for. Whether you're a jazz student, professional player, or passionate educator, these books will keep you on the cutting edge of jazz education and pedagogy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"major-is-harmonic","title":"Major is Harmonic","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eMajor Is Harmonic (and Other Essays)\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a must-read, for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall instrumentalists,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that explores the highly underrated Harmonic Major Scale and its applications for jazz improvisation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this book the great jazz educator Randy Vincent examines where the scale and its harmonies show up, such as in the so-called Bebop scales and in cellular improvisation. In addition, it gives you a way to discover 'hidden chords' outside of the basic diatonic chords in a scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamples from well-known jazz recordings are written out to show Harmonic Major's usefulness in real life playing. For example, jazz musicians from Charlie Parker to the present have used the Harmonic Major scale for such cases as the Eb7#9 in \"Donna Lee\" and Abdim7b13 in \"Corcovado.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book contains extensive exercises to develop fluency on this \"forgotten scale,\" as well as fresh ways to practice bebop scales, quartal triads and tetrads, ten-note bebop scales, ways to use target notes during cellular improvising, and much more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are serious about expanding your soloing vocabulary, this book will become an essential part of your practice regimen. Don't miss it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, 88 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Major_Is_Harmonic_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781754796\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Major Is Harmonic - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Major_Is_Harmonic_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781754796\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Major Is Harmonic - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePage 16\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Major_Is_Harmonic_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781754796\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Major Is Harmonic - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eImprovising Using Cells\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Major_Is_Harmonic_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781754796\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Major Is Harmonic - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHarmonic Major Scale Revisited\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Major_Is_Harmonic_-_Sample_Page_4.pdf?v=1781754796\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Major Is Harmonic - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThirds and Triads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Randy Vincent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“What a great book! This is so practical and so rare! Thanks, Randy!” \u003cbr\u003e— Jim Hall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"Randy Vincent is an amazing musician who has given us another great book!”\u003cbr\u003e— Mike Stern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRandy Vincent is a seasoned jazz guitarist based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he balances performing and teaching. He has collaborated with a wide array of musicians, from Joe Henderson to Dizzy Gillespie, and performed at major jazz festivals like Monterey and San Francisco Jazz Festivals. Vincent has been teaching jazz guitar at Sonoma State University since 1981 and also instructs at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Notable among his students are Julian Lage, who has toured with the Gary Burton Quartet, and Dave McNab, who has appeared on national television shows. Randy has also conducted clinics across the U.S. and taught internationally. Check out his \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Books by Randy Vincent\" href=\"\/collections\/books-by-randy-vincent\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull collection of books\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/randyvincent.com\/\" title=\"Randy Vincent's website\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/randyvincent.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44174799470783,"sku":"257","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44174799503551,"sku":"e257","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Major_is_Harmonic.jpg?v=1745479805"},{"product_id":"bass-foundations-principles-of-jazz-bass-line-construction","title":"Bass Foundations: Principles of Jazz Bass Line Construction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Masterclass in Jazz Bass from the Bill Evans Trio's Legendary Bassist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll jazz bassists recognize the pivotal role that the Bill Evans Trio played in creating a new model for the bass' function in jazz. In this book, Chuck Israels (one of Bill's long-time bassists) has created a masterpiece of explaining what that revolution consists of.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBass Foundations\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e begins with a concise yet profound jazz bass method. You’ll explore rhythmic interaction, voice leading, playing in 2, and the logic behind note choices — all framed by Chuck’s personal philosophy and practical advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the heart of this book lies in its unprecedented transcriptions: 63 pages of Chuck’s actual bass lines from classic Bill Evans recordings, meticulously notated with chord changes so you can study — and play along with — some of the most important trio recordings in jazz history. You’ll also find transcriptions of Chuck’s work with his own groups, expanding the book’s scope and usefulness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're an advanced student or a working bassist, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBass Foundations\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers an unmatched window into the mindset and craft of one of jazz’s most important accompanists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYouTube playlist for every tune so you can watch, listen, and play along.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBill Evans’ reharmonized chord changes included with all of his trio transcriptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, 206 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Bass_Foundations_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781650862\" title=\"Bass Foundations - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d40a9188-7fff-e313-9fb0-70f211817df5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is a must-have for any serious bassist!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Bass_Foundations_-_KEY_CENTERS_AND_MELODY.pdf?v=1781645894\" title=\"Bass Foundations - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKey Centers \u0026amp; Melody\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Bass_Foundations_-_LOOSE_2_VERSUS_4-4_WALKING_TEXTURE.pdf?v=1781645894\" title=\"Bass Foundations - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLoose 2 vs. 4\/4 Walking Texture\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Bass_Foundations_-_Come_Rain_or_Come_Shine_Bass_Line.pdf?v=1781645894\" title=\"Bass Foundations - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Come Rain or Come Shine\" Bass Line\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I definitely would use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass Foundations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in my curriculum. Chuck understands and conveys the importance of structure and how that concept makes a band sound its best. I think this is an important book for any young bassist to check out to lead them on the right path.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Harvie S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Want to see inside the Bill Evans trio? Chuck Israels (one of his four tenured bassists) gives us that inside look. Through his bass principles and transcribed recorded lines, we get a valuable and comprehensive study of the art of creative bass playing.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Bob Magnusson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I'm really enjoying studying Chuck's insightful lessons in his new book Bass Foundations. Great examples here for walking bass and interesting ideas on playing through chord changes. This book will certainly bring in fresh ideas to anyone's music vocabulary, helping to expand our quest to become better musicians.” \u003cbr\u003e— Jimmy Haslip\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44174925627583,"sku":"255","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44174925660351,"sku":"e255","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/bass-foundations-by-chuck-israels.jpg?v=1774642236"},{"product_id":"the-jimmy-raney-book","title":"The Jimmy Raney Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Guide to Jimmy Raney’s Timeless Bebop Guitar Concepts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJimmy Raney was one of the pioneers of bebop guitar, having recorded with Stan Getz, Bob Brookmeyer, Duke Ellington, Kenny Burrell, and many more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jimmy Raney Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a complete overview of Jimmy's essential lines across his whole career, and much more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompleted (after Jimmy’s passing) by his son, pianist Jon Raney, it expands on Jimmy’s original manuscript and brings his concepts up to date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJimmy's unique techniques for creating long lines and making bad lines into good ones!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA thorough deep-dive into Jimmy's subtle mastery of rhythm, with numerous examples of his polymeter, asymmetry, and displacement concepts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalysis of the \"big picture\" of Jimmy's core concepts: multi-measure lines, evolving sequence, harmonic concepts, and compositional techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerhaps most importantly, it provides a practical method for creating your own original lines based on Jimmy's style and core vocabulary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, 134 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jimmy_Raney_Book_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781907466\" title=\"The Jimmy Raney Book - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Pages:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jimmy_Raney_Book_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781907466\" title=\"The Jimmy Raney Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINTERVALLIC AND DIRECTIONAL VARIETY IN LINE \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jimmy_Raney_Book_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781907466\" title=\"The Jimmy Raney Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJIMMY RANEY’S DISPLACEMENT CONCEPTS IN RECORDINGS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jimmy_Raney_Book_-_Sample_Pages_3.pdf?v=1781907466\" title=\"The Jimmy Raney Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“EVOLVING” SEQUENCE \u0026amp; EXPANSION \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-07a29103-7fff-45ae-2dd0-038a3e72b62f\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Jimmy Raney is undisputedly one of the greatest jazz guitarists in history. What his son, the great pianist Jon Raney has done here — by posthumously finishing his father's book while adding his own original analysis, transcriptions, theories and thoughts on the compositional process — is a great gift to all of us who love music and love Jimmy Raney. Bravo Jon!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Dave Stryker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Jimmy Raney may be under-appreciated by many contemporary musicians, but he was extremely influential among such guitarists as Barney Kessel, Kenny Burrell, Jim Hall, Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Pat Metheny, and even Allan Holdsworth. My teacher would send me home with Jimmy Raney records that I couldn't find in Orlando, Florida as a young player and he was very influential on my development. Now Jon Raney has presented a detailed analysis of Jimmy's approach to improvised lines, especially the cross-rhythmic displaced accents that made the lines of Charlie Parker and Lennie Tristano so innovative. This book is a welcome addition for any musician seeking a deeper insight into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhat makes bebop really fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Randy Vincent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“Just checked out your book. It is brilliant. So sophisticated, and laid out in a way that is clear. I really like all the rhythmic concepts on phrasing, and the 'Things to Think About' at the end of each chapter. 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The ultimate goal is fluency, and not just imitation, when soloing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA special focus is placed on the Afro-Cuban 6\/8 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebembe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rhythmic framework, providing step-by-step examples that clarify how improvisers navigate its pulse and phrasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrizarry also explores the fusion of Afro-Cuban tradition with jazz bebop language, illuminating the shared threads that connect traditional masters and modern innovators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlay-Along Compositions and Application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecially composed play-along pieces allow you to apply the techniques and vocabulary extracted from the solos in real musical contexts — helping you develop your own improvisational voice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeff has also created \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eover 60 instructional, play-along, and transcription videos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to supplement this volume, offering additional demonstrations and performance insights to reinforce the material which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@contemporarylatinjazzguitar\/playlists\" title=\"Neff Irizarry's Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar YouTube Channel\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll accompanying audio files available for free on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/audio-downloads\" title=\"Audio Downloads Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAudio Downloads page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 337 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Volume 2 - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Contemporary_Latin_Jazz_Guitar_Volume_2_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781655211\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Volume 2 - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Guitar_on_Latin_Jazz_Standards.pdf?v=1781655521\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGuitar on Latin Jazz Standards\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Volume 2 - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Polyrhythm_with_the_Clave.pdf?v=1781655537\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePolyrhythm with the Cláve\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/new\/sample_pages\/9781883217600-133.pdf\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Volume 2 - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Bembe_Pattern.pdf?v=1781655546\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBembé Pattern\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Volume 2 - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Peter_Brenstein_-_Solo_on_the_Changes_of_Con_Alma.pdf?v=1781655537\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePeter Bernstein Solo\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Volume 2 - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/San_Miguel_de_los_Acordes.pdf?v=1781655537\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e“San Miguel de los Acordes”\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Neff Irizarry is a masterful musician and great practitioner of Latin music on the guitar. He has written an incredibly thorough and comprehensive book on Latin music and how it relates to the guitar. There is no other book like this to my knowledge. It is truly inspiring and presents a beautiful window into this musical world. It is a book that will provide a lifetime of study. Thank you Neff!!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Peter Bernstein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Renowned Jazz Guitarist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Neff Irizarry has produced yet another rich compilation of musical ideas in the world of Latin Jazz. As in his first book, Neff's new book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Volume II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Neff offers us a vast treasure trove of ideas from great musicians inspired to work in this fascinating world.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jon Damian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Professor Emeritus, Berklee College of Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“Master Guitarist Neff Irizarry has contributed in a mighty way to understanding, preserving, presenting and educating the world about Latin Jazz. There is simply no other work that is as comprehensive, accessible, and embracing of this specialized performance practice. It is my suggestion that all followers of this music, regardless of the instrument they play, purchase a copy and study it.”\u003cbr\u003e— Arturo O'Farrill, Grammy Award Winning Pianist, Composer, Arranger\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44174910783679,"sku":"252","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44174910816447,"sku":"e252","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Contemporary_Latin_Jazz_Guitar_Volume_2_Cover.jpg?v=1782156030"},{"product_id":"logic-and-critical-thinking-in-jazz-improvisation","title":"Logic and Critical Thinking in Jazz Improvisation","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cem\u003eProven\u003c\/em\u003e Approach to Jazz Improvisation by Saxophone Master Vincent Herring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn his latest book, saxophone master \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVincent Herring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has created a unique and logical way to approach improvising which will give your musical development a solid foundation that you won't find anywhere else! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt contains detailed explorations into three essential improvisation concepts, and then demonstrates each one with transcriptions of recorded phrases as well as complete solos (includes C, Bb, Eb and bass clef versions) showing how these ideas can be utilized in real-time musical settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLogic and Critical Thinking in Jazz Improvisation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a structured way to think about developing lines, connecting harmonies, and building coherent solos - essential tools for any jazz musician. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBesides Vincent’s incredible musicality, the critical difference between this book and other practice guides is that he makes sure you’ve really absorbed each of these crucial aspects of coherent soloing before introducing the next set of ideas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn-depth look at Pentatonics - see the first video below\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDissecting the Diminished Scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormulating Bebop Language - a new and more effective approach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA comprehensive collection of idiomatic cells, lines and patterns over all chord qualities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver 100 transcribed phrases from Vincent and other master musicians demonstrating the various concepts of the book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVideos of Vincent playing ideas from the book, along with 7 transcription videos of Vincent's solos \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor musicians of any skill level, on any instrument. Spiral-bound, 302 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 302 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Logic_and_Critical_Thinking_in_Jazz_Improvisation_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781749094\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Logic and Critical Thinking in Jazz Improvisation - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Logic_and_Critical_Thinking_in_Jazz_Improvisation_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781749095\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Logic and Critical Thinking in Jazz Improvisation - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDominant pentatonic scales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Logic_and_Critical_Thinking_in_Jazz_Improvisation_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781749095\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Logic and Critical Thinking in Jazz Improvisation - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncorporating the dominant pentatonic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Logic_and_Critical_Thinking_in_Jazz_Improvisation_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781749094\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Logic and Critical Thinking in Jazz Improvisation - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor bebop scale application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLKzgPNcZls8df7JhGTQTAWDklOn0Pwpb6\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vincent Herring's Youtube Channel\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVincent Herring's YouTube Channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is a gem! Vincent Herring is one of the foremost jazz musicians in the world, and his book gives us a look at how he approaches modern jazz harmony. I couldn't put it down and found myself going to the piano over and over to apply his concepts. This is a must have addition to any serious music theory collection.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Eric Alexander\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis extremely well-organized book by Vincent Herring goes into just about everything you need to know in becoming a well-rounded professional musician.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Randy Brecker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf anyone should have a method book, its the great Vincent Herring! He's amassed a wealth of knowledge playing with the very best in this business, and he has become not only one of the most important voices in this music, but one of its most important and treasured educators!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jeremy Pelt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVincent Herring is a celebrated American saxophonist, bandleader, and educator with a notable career spanning several decades. He gained prominence with the Horace Silver Quintet and Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, followed by a pivotal stint with the Nat Adderley Quintet. Herring's solo career features over 25 albums and numerous collaborations with jazz greats. Additionally, he co-founded the Cannonball Adderley Legacy Band and is set to release a new album with his project \"Something Else\" in 2024. 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The question is what material should one work on? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is a great answer to this important question!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBob Mover’s \u003cem\u003eJazz Lexicon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been lauded by dozens of jazz luminaries as an invaluable tool to upgrade your own practicing. Just look below at the effusive testimonials from Tom Harrell, Kenny Barron, Eddie Daniels and many more! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith over 400 musical ideas, this book is a goldmine for players looking to deepen their harmonic fluency, strengthen their transposition chops, and break free from cliché. Audio tracks are included to demonstrate each pattern, along with a handful of examples applied to standard progressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jazz Lexicon\u003c\/em\u003e Contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver 400 intervallic and diatonic patterns that will greatly improve your improvising (and composing). See sample pages below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt includes access to audio examples of each exercise, plus selected examples played by the author over standard chord progressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is an excellent resource for working on transposing skills and developing the ability to play in all keys and regions of your instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso very useful for ear training and sight singing - for all instrumentalists and vocalists!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound. 139 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Bob_Mover_Jazz_Lexicon_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1782947928\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Bob Mover Jazz Lexicon - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Bob_Mover_Jazz_Lexicon_-_Exercise_71.pdf?v=1781652438\" title=\"The Bob Mover Jazz Lexicon - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExercise #71\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Bob_Mover_Jazz_Lexicon_-_Exercise_123.pdf?v=1781652438\" title=\"The Bob Mover Jazz Lexicon - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExercise #123\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Bob_Mover_Jazz_Lexicon_-_Exercise_188.pdf?v=1781652438\" title=\"The Bob Mover Jazz Lexicon - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExercise #188\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Bob_Mover_Jazz_Lexicon_-_Exercise_346.pdf?v=1781652438\" title=\"The Bob Mover Jazz Lexicon - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExercise #346\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-cd910838-7fff-aa07-dab8-a98465b1be22\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Bob, this is fantastic! So much material to digest. This is an incredible tool for jazz improvisers...I can barely wait to explore this incredible book!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Kenny Barron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Bob Mover has created a monumental theoretical contribution to the literature of jazz music.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Tom Harrell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“I trust this book will always be sitting on your music stand, or on the desktop of your computer; that you will partake of the myriad of ideas presented here daily, and that your playing and overall musicianship will attain levels you haven't yet imagined.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Randy Brecker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Everyone is looking for hip lines and vocabulary to practice. Mover's book will give you enough for a lifetime. Thanks, Bob.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jerry Bergonzi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“This book is extraordinary! Useful to not only improvisers and composers but to all musicians. A 'must have' for all serious musicians.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e— David Sanborn\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print \/ Treble Clef","offer_id":44174785806527,"sku":"250","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Print \/ Bass Clef","offer_id":44174785839295,"sku":"258","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF) \/ Treble Clef","offer_id":44174785872063,"sku":"e250","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF) \/ Bass Clef","offer_id":44174785904831,"sku":"e258","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-bob-mover-jazz-lexicon-second-edition-treble-clef-by-bob-mover-and-isaac-raz.jpg?v=1774645105"},{"product_id":"365-days-of-practice","title":"365 Days of Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeepen Your Practice Routine with One of Jazz’s Modern Masters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsed by Jerry Bergonzi, Bob Mintzer, Joe Lovano, etc., this is a unique guide on how to deepen your practice routine from one of the masters of contemporary jazz! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally shared as a daily online project throughout 2020, this collection contains a full year’s worth of structured and inspiring practice material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exercises cover a broad spectrum of musical ideas that range from basic bebop language to its transformation into contemporary jazz. These are not just typical “licks” but rather are often cutting-edge explorations of the future of jazz. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book opens with a powerful introduction outlining Rick’s unique approach to practice, influenced by legendary educator \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGary Campbell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who also taught \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichael Brecker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Each of the 365 exercises is also paired with an \u003c\/span\u003eaudio recording, played and demonstrated by Rick himself. Very helpful for ingraining the sounds of these exercises in your musical memory! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a working professional or a dedicated student, this book will help you get the most out of your time ‘in the woodshed.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e171 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSample Pages \u0026amp; Tracks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"365 Days of Practice Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/365_Days_of_Practice_-_Practice_Method_-_Page_1_of_11.pdf?v=1781637189\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePractice Method (Page 1 of 11)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"365 Days of Practice - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780991077342-92.mp3?v=1782946789\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack #92\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"365 Days of Practice - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/365_Days_of_Practice_-_Page_44.pdf?v=1781637189\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 44\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"365 Days of Practice - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780991077342-281.mp3?v=1782946789\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack #281\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"365 Days of Practice - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/365_Days_of_Practice_-_Page_148.pdf?v=1781637189\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 148\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"365 Days of Practice - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780991077342-349.mp3?v=1782946789\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack 349\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“Rick Margitza's \u003cem\u003e365 Days of Practice\u003c\/em\u003e is a masterpiece! It lays out the fundamentals in such a clear fashion and adds a little spice to it as well. If you are looking for concepts and music to practice to expand your horizons as well as your vocabulary, this book will be your friend for life. Thank You, Rick!” \u003cbr\u003e— Jerry Bergonzi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“The great saxophonist Rick Margitza explains in depth his methodology for expanding one's Jazz Vocabulary. There are not only 365 audio play-along examples, but also the clearest, most concise and to the point explanation of this daily method of practice...check out this book!” \u003cbr\u003e— Randy Brecker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“Rick has done a big service to jazz literature with an encyclopedia of great short exercises that the student can easily use to gather skills and ideas for soloing in a modern context. This book is a great idea because it makes practicing a kind of ritual. It can be so interesting to practice using Rick's method! Highly recommended without reservation!” \u003cbr\u003e— Richie Beirach\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44174907539647,"sku":"248","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44174907572415,"sku":"e248","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/365-days-of-practice-by-rick-margitza.jpg?v=1774642001"},{"product_id":"practice-notebooks-of-michael-brecker","title":"Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Private Practice Journals of a Modern Jazz Icon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout his entire career, legendary saxophonist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichael Brecker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e kept extensive notes on the most interesting musical ideas that arose in his daily practice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700 entries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Brecker’s personal practice journals have been preserved and beautifully re-engraved, offering unprecedented access to the inner workings of this jazz master. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Brecker frequently advised to “Play in all keys,” this material is relevant to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eall treble clef instruments\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not just saxophone. \u003c\/span\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 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst-hand accounts of how Michael actually worked on these ideas from his bandmates Joey Calderazzo, John Patitucci, Richie Beirach, Steve Khan, Dave Liebman, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn appendix of his saxophone-specific ideas on fingerings, multiphonics, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35 years of Michael Brecker's musical inspirations at your fingertips!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor intermediate as well as advanced musicians - 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Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 30\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Practice_Notebooks_of_Michael_Brecker_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781817176\" title=\"Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 59\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Practice_Notebooks_of_Michael_Brecker_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781817177\" title=\"Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 68\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Practice_Notebooks_of_Michael_Brecker_-_Sample_Page_4.pdf?v=1781817177\" title=\"Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 125\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“What an incredible contribution to Michael's legacy and to the improvising world at large. Your catalog is a gift and godsend for musicians.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Peter Erskine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat a treasure to have access to these notebooks! Such an inspiration, on every level.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Chris Potter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A genuine Master musician at work. It's inspiring to get an in-depth look at Michael's process. His life and artistry is a gift to us all.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Donny McCaslin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“You can get right inside Mike's head if you spend time studying and internalizing these hundreds of musical ideas and theories. Have fun seeing where they lead you! You'll be very surprised with your advancement...” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Randy Brecker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“That such an artist would have documented so much of the meticulous work that fed his artistry is rare. For others to have access to such an archive is miraculous. For all of us to be able to witness the dedication and hard work it took to make Michael the great artist he was is inspiring. 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This book walks you through exactly how to do it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this newest volume of Bob Sinicrope’s acclaimed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalking Bass Line Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, you’ll get a hands-on, learn-by-doing approach that will be useful for anyone. Beginners get a clear, confidence-building pathway and more experienced players will get a good refresher course on crucial walking bass concepts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass greats \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictor Wooten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRufus Reid, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas well as countless educators, endorse Bob’s logical approach for building a rock-solid foundation in walking bass lines. What you learn here will \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexpand your vocabulary, strengthen your groove, and elevate your sound \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein any musical setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside You'll Find:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProgressive walking-bass exercises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e using approach notes, enclosures, passing tones, forward motion, and more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear, detailed explanations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that show you how to practice, refine your feel, play with spirit, and deepen your groove. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacking tracks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so you can instantly apply each concept in real musical situations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTAB for beginning electric bassists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, using a practical range up to high C (first 5 frets).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether “So What” is one of your first jazz standards or a tune you’ve played for years, this book gives you the tools to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewalk with creativity, clarity, intention, and confidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 77 pages, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bass_Line_Construction_So_What_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781925594\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction (So What) - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bass_Line_Construction_So_What_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781925594\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction (So What) - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#1.4 Lower Triple Chromatic (page 6)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bass_Line_Construction_So_What_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781925594\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction (So What) - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#5.5 Pattern #5 (page 50)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bass_Line_Construction_So_What_-_Sample_Pages_3.pdf?v=1781925594\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction (So What) - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#6.15 Paul Chambers (page 66)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bass_Line_Construction_So_What_-_Sample_Pages_4.pdf?v=1781925594\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction (So What) - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplemental Content (page 71)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplementary Content Links Page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/9798992226393-links.php\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“So What” Links Page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Bob Sinicrope's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalking Bass Line Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e book is an amazing book for anyone learning to walk jazz bass lines. A very simple but unique approach makes it not only highly educational but also enjoyable.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Victor Wooten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bassist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I have known Bob Sinicrope for at least 50 years. I have observed how consistent and passionate he is about playing the bass, teaching what the bassist needs to do to be musically successful. 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The concepts in this book will expand your vocabulary, sharpen your feel, and help your bass lines actually swing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Get: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA progressive sequence of exercises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on approach notes, enclosures, passing tones, forward motion, and more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear, no-nonsense explanations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that show you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to practice and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e each concept matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacking tracks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that let you apply every idea in real time and lock in your time feel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTAB included for beginning electric bassists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a practical range up to high C (first five frets).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're laying your first walking line or shaping your personal style, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake the ‘A’ Train\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives you the tools to grow, groove, and sound your best every time you play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bass_Line_Construction_Take_the_A_Train_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781924544\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction (Take the ‘A’ Train) - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bass_Line_Construction_Take_the_A_Train_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781924544\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction (Take the ‘A’ Train) - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#3.7 Add the 3rd (Summary) (page 39)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bass_Line_Construction_Take_the_A_Train_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781924545\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction (Take the ‘A’ Train) - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#5.8 More Pattern (Summary) (page 58)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bass_Line_Construction_Take_the_A_Train_-_Sample_Pages_3.pdf?v=1781924544\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction (Take the ‘A’ Train) - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#7.11 Ray Brown (page 82)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bass_Line_Construction_Take_the_A_Train_-_Sample_Pages_4.pdf?v=1781924545\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction (Take the ‘A’ Train) - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplemental Content (page 91)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Bob Sinicrope's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalking Bass Line Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e book is an amazing book for anyone learning to walk jazz bass lines. A very simple but unique approach makes it not only highly educational but also enjoyable.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Victor Wooten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bassist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I have known Bob Sinicrope for at least 50 years. I have observed how consistent and passionate he is about playing the bass, teaching what the bassist needs to do to be musically successful. His book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalking Bass Line Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is quite thorough and will teach the user to be an excellent bassist\/musician\/listener!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Rufus Reid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, jazz bassist\/composer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplementary Content Links Page: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/9781883217990-links.php\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Take the ‘A’ Train” Links Page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44933690032319,"sku":"261","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44933690065087,"sku":"e261","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/walking-bass-line-construction-take-the-a-train-by-bob-sinicrope_1.jpg?v=1774648821"},{"product_id":"the-real-intros-and-endings-book","title":"The Real Intros and Endings Book","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne glaring omission in most fake books and lead sheets are the recorded intros and endings that are part of the famous recordings of well-known tunes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Real Intros and Endings Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a long-overdue collection of over 100 accurate transcriptions of the intros and endings for classic jazz songs and standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are parts that every jazz player has heard, but that are not played simply because they have never been available in print before. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll find the recorded intros to Clifford Brown's \"Joy Spring,\" Miles' \"Bye Bye Blackbird\" and Cannonball's \"Autumn Leaves,\" among many others (see the Table of Contents below). By incorporating them into your performances, your band will automatically sound more professional and unique - a big plus!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Real Intros and Endings Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is largely transcribed from the recordings of mainstream artists like Miles Davis, Cannonball Adderley, John Coltrane, Bud Powell, Wes Montgomery and Dexter Gordon, but also includes more modern artists like Mike Stern, Alan Holdsworth and Dayna Stevens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost transcriptions are of the rhythm section on the recording, but some include horn parts as well in order to help recreate the original sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's a section devoted exclusively to Charlie Parker, whose compositions include some wonderful composed intros and endings that are essential parts of his songs and too frequently omitted from lead sheets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \"More Inspiration\" section of intros and endings is included simply because they are (1) musically lovely and (2) attached to frequently-played songs and therefore useful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes cool, original portraits of famous jazz musicians by artist Lissa Herschleb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 109 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Real_Intros_and_Endings_Book_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781915119\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Real Intros and Endings Book - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Real_Intros_and_Endings_Book_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781915119\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Real Intros and Endings Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJoy Spring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Real_Intros_and_Endings_Book_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781915119\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Real Intros and Endings Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBye Bye Blackbird\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Real_Intros_and_Endings_Book_-_Sample_Pages_3.pdf?v=1781915119\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Real Intros and Endings Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDat Dere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Real_Intros_and_Endings_Book_-_Sample_Pages_4.pdf?v=1781915119\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Real Intros and Endings Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eI'll Remember April\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is a wonderful book of beginnings\/endings for the tunes we all play. This book will be very helpful for aspiring players to avoid stopping a tune versus actually ending gracefully and musically.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Bob Mintzer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Great resource! Tony's book fills in many missing holes in the jazz repertoire. A much-needed book to tighten up many jazz songs.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jamey Aebersold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“What a great idea! Every Jazz musician and student will find a wealth of great language in these intros and Outros.”\u003cbr\u003e— Kenny Werner\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":45612040421567,"sku":"263","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":45612040454335,"sku":"e263","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/TheRealIntrosandEndingsbyTonyCormanBookCover.jpg?v=1777852820"},{"product_id":"exploring-jazz-arranging-revised-edition","title":"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Revised Edition","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter his work with Bill Evans, renowned bassist, composer, and arranger Chuck Israels spent almost a decade as Director \u0026amp; Arranger for the National Jazz Ensemble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Drawing from this experience, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eExploring Jazz Arranging\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e takes a refreshing approach to the study of arranging and orchestration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of the fundamentals found in books on arranging are included, but there is so much more! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsraels begins by stressing the primary importance of rhythm above chord voicing and the essential relationship between the “outer lines,” melody, and bass line. He goes on to discuss chord voicing and voice leading, common musical forms, then how to recognize recurring patterns in chord progressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnlike other texts on arranging, Israels covers arranging for solo, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voices. \u003c\/strong\u003eHe describes how to write for the individual instruments in the rhythm section, and gradually gets into writing for combos and smaller ensembles. Only the final third of the book discusses writing specifically for big band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral bound, 187 pages, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781666307\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e. Includes a free download with audio for each musical example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages \u0026amp; Audio Examples: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781666307\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 2\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_-_Sample_Page_6.pdf?v=1781666307\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 6\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/2-1.mp3?v=1782957381\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExample 2-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_-_Sample_Page_22.pdf?v=1781666450\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 22\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Audio Example\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/3-7.mp3?v=1782957381\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExample 3-7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_-_Sample_Page_41-43.pdf?v=1781666306\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePages 41-43\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/5-1.mp3?v=1782957381\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExample 5-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_-_Sample_Page_61-63.pdf?v=1781666307\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePages 61-63\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/6-1.mp3?v=1782957381\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExample 6-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_-_Sample_Page_85-88.pdf?v=1781666307\"\u003ePages 85-88\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/8-3.mp3?v=1782957381\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExample 8-3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“As a bassist who has anchored some of jazz music’s most storied rhythm sections, Chuck Israels brings a perspective to arranging that is truly singular. Having played many of his arrangements over the years, I can attest that they both sound and feel great to play. This book provides a window into his process, making it an invaluable resource not only to me, but to all jazz arrangers.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Alan Ferber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Assistant Director, BMI Jazz Composers Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Several years ago, Chuck Israels gave me a pre-publication copy of this book. I was fascinated with his presentation. Obviously, he has a very deep and personal knowledge of the craft. Having studied arranging and orchestration for most of my life, I am drawn to these somewhat original ways of thinking about this noble endeavor. I'm sure you will find many new ideas in these pages, regardless of how schooled you are in this field. Thank you for sharing your elegant thoughts, Chuck.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Larry Dunlap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, arranger\/composer\/pianist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This unique arranging book not only deals with the nuts and bolts of the craft but, unlike other writers on this subject, Chuck Israels embraces and exposes the true and deep musical issues. There's much to be learned here for arrangers on all levels.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— David Berger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, composer\/arranger\/bandleader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":45612046680255,"sku":"264","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":45612046713023,"sku":"e264","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_Cover.jpg?v=1782155826"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/collections\/new-releases.oembed","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}