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The Jazz Piano Book

By Mark Levine

The most highly acclaimed jazz piano method ever published! 

This has been the best-selling jazz piano method book for decades because it is complete, superbly organized, and will lead you to develop your musical abilities to the fullest. It is written in the language of working musicians, and does not read like a dry academic textbook, even though it is used in universities world-wide.

Mark Levine was a unique force in jazz, someone who was a master musician and also gifted in his ability to explain the steps to get to that level of excellence. Becoming a skilled jazz pianist is a lifetime’s work, but following the clear instructions laid out in The Jazz Piano Book will ensure that you are on the right path.

Contains complete discussions of intervals and triads, the major modes and II-V-I progressions, 3-note voicings, Sus. and phrygian Chords, adding notes to 3-note voicings, tritone substitution, left-hand voicings, altering notes in left-hand stride and Bud Powell voicings, block chords, comping ...and much more!

Glowing endorsements from dozens of the world’s finest jazz pianists and educators have solidified The Jazz Piano Book as a must-read for every serious piano student.

Spiral-bound, 300 pages, Table of Contents.

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Endorsements: 

“This is one of the finest new jazz instruction books on the market. Written by an experienced, professional jazz player, the book is practical and unpretentious, with lots of valuable information for the beginning, intermediate or advanced improviser. The informality of his style cannot hide Mark's seriousness, attention to detail and true love of jazz piano.”
— Richie Beirach

“I really like this book because it covers all the bases. An invaluable resource for any keyboard player.”
— Jamey Aebersold

“For anyone who is interested in acquiring the basics of contemporary jazz piano playing, this book is a must!”
— Hal Galper

“A brilliant, comprehensive, exciting and highly readable book. It unlocks door after door of contemporary piano jazz sounds.”
— Down Beat

“This is a great book!”
— Eddie Palmieri
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“An incredibly thorough and yet personal look at the vast subject of jazz piano. The scholarly historical perspective combines with excellent practical examples of different styles and approaches to the keyboard. Applause for one of the truly fine pianists of our time for putting his vast expertise, experience and musicality into book form.”
— Art Lande

“One of the most complete anthologies on jazz piano in recent years. The research and attention to detail, the nuances and musical examples in each chapter are most refreshing, as are the photos. Stylistically covering artists from Teddy Wilson through Mulgrew Miller, in a way that has rarely been dealt with in other jazz piano literature.”
— James Williams

“This book comes closer than any other book I have yet come across to giving the student an insight into the art, and needs, of playing modern jazz piano. With the comprehensive exploration of all the basic techniques in common use that this book offers, along with the inclusion of chapters on such important and often overlooked areas as comping and Latin Jazz, I think this book deserves a place on every modern jazz teacher's bookshelf.”
— Mike Nock

“The Jazz Piano Book is a comprehensive text (with) in-depth explanations supported by many superb musical examples in every chapter. A comprehensive text (with) smooth progress from easy material to more advanced techniques.”
— Jazz Educators Journal

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