The Jazz Piano Book vs The Jazz Theory Book
Take a look at Mark Levin's "The Jazz Piano Book" here
and "The Jazz Theory Book" here.
---------------I have years of clssical piano behind me and my theory is now getting better. I can improvise a bit right now but I need help in building jazz chord/voicings, therefore, I need a good book to start with. Should I buy The Jazz Piano Book or The Jazz Theory Book?
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you could also have a look at the frank mantooth book on voicings (check out the reviews in this room), although be aware it focuses mainly on comping with a group - there's not much info for solo voicings. i'd also really recommend randy halberstadt's metaphors for the musician as it gives you some good basic voicing methods for playing solo, duo, trio or bigger band situations.
no, for now i don't want to focus on comping. i'd just like to create some nice sounding jazz chords while improvising on some gershwin tunes.
i'll pick up the jazz piano book.
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by Scot Ranney on 01/13/2011, 10:11
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