“Since David Berkman was appointed to the Aaron Copland School at Queens College, the difference in the level of sophistication of our graduates in both performing and composing has been tremendous. Musicians get much more value from all of our courses because of the understanding they gain from the material contained in this book. When musicians understand harmony they hear more detail in the music and can participate at a much higher level. David has a gift for explaining complex ideas and guiding musicians along the path of learning jazz harmony. This book is invaluable!”
— Michael Philip Mossman
“Dave Berkman's The Jazz Harmony Book is a comprehensive approach to harmonization that not only benefits jazz improvisers greatly, but also provides valuable concepts essential to a sophisticated refinement in the art of composing and arranging.”
— John Fedchock
“This book is of immense utility to jazz students, enthusiasts and teachers alike. It plucks jazz harmony from the precipice of sterile abstraction, and fully restores it to its true powerful, compelling and expressive purpose.”
— Enrico Pieranunzi
“Well-respected teacher and jazz musician David Berkman has done it again; his new book is another 'must have.' Berkman presents a well thought-out, well-organized look at chords and harmonic structures used in jazz music. Berkman's instructional logic is sound and he thoroughly explains each new concept. He also keeps your attention with smart analogies and interesting anecdotes. This is a great book for novices, educators, or pros who want to have a clearer understanding of how harmony works. I highly recommend this book.”
— George Colligan
“Great concept and much needed. David Berkman has done it once again. I am a huge fan of Berkman's playing, composition, and educational direction. His new publication is right on the mark and I can't wait to use these concepts in my travels and at Temple University.”
— Dick Oatts
