J.W. Pepper Catalogs

14 Editors' Choice 2024-2025 New Basic Library Available via ePrint Downloadable All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision JAZZ ENEMBLE BASIC LIBRARY JAZZ PEDAGOGY RESOURCES First-year and seasoned directors alike can continue to learn from these top jazz pedagogy resources. These books will help you to achieve your goals for your jazz ensemble! The Berklee Book of Jazz Harmony—Tom Hojnacki & Joe Mulholland. Learn jazz harmony, as taught at Berklee College of Music. This text provides a strong foundation in harmonic principles, supporting further study in jazz composition, arranging, and improvisation. It covers basic chord types and their tensions, with practical demonstrations of how they are used in characteristic jazz contexts and an accompanying CD that lets students hear how they can be applied. 10423880 Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.99 A Chromatic Approach to Jazz Harmony and Melody— David Liebman. This book should be seen as a method to help the artist to develop his or her own way when trying to improvise chromatically. Through the concepts and examples offered, the improviser should be able to use this material alongside already familiar tonal ideas. Specifically, the book serves as a guide for organizing chromaticisim into a coherent musical statement meant to satisfy both the intellectual and emotional needs of artistic creation. The reader will be introduced to more than one way of conceiving chromatic lines and harmonies. There is nothing theoretically complex or new in the text, it is the organization of the material as well as many musical examples and transcriptions (Bach, Scriabin, Coltrane, Shorter, Hancock, Beirach, Liebman plus others) which should serve to inspire musicians to expand their usual diatonic vocabulary. This book also provides insight into the style of playing that David Liebman is known for. In addition the book contains 100 assorted solo lines and 100 chord voicings. 10544700 Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.95 Decoding Afro-Cuban Jazz (The Music of Chuco Valdes and Irakere)—Chucho Valdes & Rebeca Mauleon. Here is a book that, at the same time, includes the best compositions of the ground-breaking Cuban fusion group, Irakere; is a thorough guide to the roots of Afro-Cuban jazz; and provides an overview of Maestro Valdes' influences and contributions to the music. Included are: 11 of Valdes' most important works decoded and transcribed, an overview of the history of Afro-Cuban music, biographies on Valdes and the group Irakere, detailed transcriptions and musical guides, a breakdown of Afro-Cuban folkoric and popular rhythms, an explanation of the Cuban clave and its function, and an annotated list of compositional works by Maestro Valdes. These 211 pages of music and text are a unique treasure for all lovers of Latin music! 10948682 Spiral-Bound Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.00 Introduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive (60 Workouts with Classic Recordings for Building a Strong Foundation)— Jeb Patton. This thorough, in-depth introduction to jazz piano starts from the beginning and helps you develop all the skills necessary to become a functional jazz pianist. It covers a wide range of subjects: the blues, comping skills, chord voicings from basic to more involved, strategies for building solid solos, and much more! Accompanying audio files are available for free download from the publisher's website. 11304250 Spiral-Bound Book Online Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.00 Jazz Composition and Arranging in the Digital Age— Richard Sussman and Michael Abene. Perfect for undergraduate and graduate jazz composition and arranging courses, as well as seasoned professionals, Jazz Composition and Arranging in the Digital Age is a comprehensive and practical instructional book and reference guide on composing and arranging for small and large ensembles. In the textbook, veteran composers and arrangers Richard Sussman and Michael Abene present essential traditional jazz arranging concepts integrated with modern music notation software techniques, to create a more efficient workflow for the contemporary arranger. The teacher's guide offers a two-semester syllabus with 30 detailed and well-organized lesson plans referenced to specific sections and music examples in the textbook. Each lesson plan consists of five sections: Learning Objectives and Goals; Motivational Strategies; Classroom Presentations and Activities; Homework Assignments; and Learning Assessment Strategies. The teacher's guide will be an invaluable organizational tool for any classroom instructor presenting this material. 10906478 Paperback Textbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00 10906479 Paperback Teacher's Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 Latin Jazz Guide (A Path to Authentic Percussion and Ensemble Performance)—James Dreier. The Latin Jazz Guide covers in depth the 12 most common Latin jazz styles including bossa nova, samba, mambo, cha-cha and others with style-specific information. The content for each style references "at-a-glance" basic information pages; "percussion solutions" scores for basic and advanced players; rhythm section sample scores for bass, piano and guitar; background information on each style; performance tips; additional resources; recommended listening examples; exclusive example and play-along videos on the companion website, and more! 10557361 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99 Listening Excerpts to Develop Jazz Musicianship— Jim Childers. Imagine an art teacher saying, "Today, we are going to paint in the impressionistic style" and then using only words to describe that style - a frustrating activity for all! Displaying classic art by Monet or Degas would be a far better way to grow students' visual concept of impressionism. Similarly, the best way to develop a young jazz musician's understanding of how jazz is supposed to sound is through great listening examples. This resource for experienced and novice jazz educators organizes hundreds of great jazz recordings into tables and provides companion Spotify and YouTube playlists to showcase specific jazz concepts, styles, characteristic tones, genres, emotions, and more. What can Charlie Parker teach students about alto saxophone? What is Miles Davis' characteristic trumpet sound? What is the difference between bebop and swing? What separates a slow wide scoop from a quicker, shorter scoop? Use focused listening to great musicians playing great pieces of music to convey musical concepts, improve student musicianship, and inspire a love for jazz! 11536900 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 Questions and Answers (Insights on Being a Better Jazz Musician)—Dan Haerle. For all musicians with questions not answered in other books, noted author Dan Haerle's latest work contains a lifetime of information about technical considerations, life advice, road stories, and philosophy. As a technical manual, he provides careful analyses of eight jazz standards and comments on a variety of music-related subjects including improvisation techniques and teaching. As a memoir, he recounts pivotal moments in his life, with humor and with seriousness, chronicling his successes as well as mistakes made along the way. A wonderful collection by a jazz great! 10996328 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 Rehearsing the Jazz Band—Mary Jo Papich & Ryan Adamsons. Want to have a better jazz ensemble? If so, this book is for you! It provides one huge "room" where everyone can gather to ask questions on the art of rehearsing the jazz band and then listening to answers from people who know. Included are chapters by Caleb Chapman, John Clayton, Jose Antonio Diaz, Curtis Gaesser, Antonio Garcia, Gordon Goodwin, Roosevelt Griffin III, Sherrie Maricle, Ellen Rowe, Roxanne Stevenson, Steve Wiest, and Greg Yasinitsky. In addition, suggested jazz charts are included from each author. 11173595 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95

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