{"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. Herring is also a renowned educator and author, contributing his extensive knowledge to the jazz community.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44174910390463,"sku":"251","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44174910423231,"sku":"e251","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/logic-and-critical-thinking-in-jazz-improvisation-by-vincent-herring.jpg?v=1774643606","url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/products\/logic-and-critical-thinking-in-jazz-improvisation","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}