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  Doug McKenzie's Instructional DVD

way to go. First of all, Doug is the epitome of the true jazz pianist. Secondly his DVD is chock full of video that illustrates not only the chords a...

03/29/2008, by 0 replies
  Jazz Keyboard Harmony - Phil DeGreg

I have ordered this book and looked at it a bit. Seems good, but it's really difficult to understand how to use it. Anyone have it that can offer an opinio...

10/20/2007, by 2 replies
  Tim Richards Jazz books

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12/24/2007, by 0 replies
  Aebersold Volume 1 How to Play Jazz and Improvise

Been working with the book for a while.  The book itself I don't think is of much use for a pianist, but the CD is great for practice.  ...

01/28/2007, by 1 reply from 10/10/2007
  Mark Levine - The Jazz Theory Book

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10/12/2004, by 22 replies
  Randy Halberstadt - Metaphors For The Musician

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10/12/2004, by 7 replies
  The Pop Piano Book

Does anyone here use this book? I've seen it advertised here but haven't found any reviews. I looking for a collection of "stock" comping pattern...

05/23/2007, by 1 reply from 05/24/2007
  Playing by ear or memorizing

Seeking some comments by those professionals here.  I have heard a lot of talk about playing tunes by ear.  It's great when you can sit...

04/06/2006, by 2 replies
  Any good DVDs?

I'm looking to get an instructional DVD. It seems to me that being able to hear and see someone play the piano could provide a lot more insight than a book...

03/09/2006, by 1 reply from 04/17/2007
  Mark Levine has a new book out - The Drop2 Book-

Anyone bought it? It seems ok.

03/20/2007, by 2 replies
  LearnJazzPiano.com 2001-2002 Forum Compilation

Click Here to purchase.---------------I think the PDF is worth...

10/12/2004, by 5 replies
  Tim Richards - Exploring Jazz Piano

I've had this book for a couple of months now and it's exactly what I've been looking for since I started my piano learning adventure. I'm an old trumpet p...

02/18/2007, by 1 reply from 02/20/2007
  Serious Jazz Practice Book

does anyone know it? Mark Levine recommends it strongly!!...

01/30/2007, by 0 replies
  Funk Keyboards - The Complete Method

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10/12/2004, by 4 replies
  difference between mark levines books and books of Tim richards on jazz piano?

Hi everybody, I'm a professional classical pianist, and i want to learn some jazz. Now, what book is best for me, mark levines books or the books of Tim...

01/25/2007, by 1 reply from 01/25/2007
  Want to learn improvisation

Hey there, i'm a classical taught piano player, but i also play jazz and blues, that's not a really big problem (apart from the fact that counting s...

12/14/2006, by 1 reply from 12/26/2006
  Bert Ligon Jazz Books

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11/28/2006, by 2 replies
  The Jazz Piano StudyLetter by Darius Brotman

Bottom Line: A must for any jazz pianist, beginning to advanced, who wants more material to work on. Visit the website for examples and to...

01/31/2005, by 2 replies
  im ooking for beginning jazz books

hey guys ive been playing piano for about a year and a half and i was looking for a good book to get me started... any suggestions?...

12/15/2005, by 1 reply from 09/06/2006
  "Jazzology": The Encyclopedia of Jazz Theory for All Musicians

Buy it! Right now! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0634086782/102-3614242-4957766?SubscriptionId=13JRH2KTQHYPWFAJSJR2&n=283155"...

04/14/2006, by 3 replies
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