Check this one off of my “life listâ€! Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Wow! It is COLD here in Columbus, OH!!! As I was chipping ice from my windshield this morning, I was thinking about a momentus upcoming happening for me this summer. In July I’m going to attend Jamey Aebersold’s Summer Jazz Workshop at the University of Kentucky in Louisville, Kentucky! After over 30 years as a professional musician and educator, I’m finally going to experience what I’ve recommended to students and friends year in and year out. Although I like to think I know which end of my instrument to blow into, I’ll be learning right beside student musicians from their early teens all the way into their elder years… HEY, THAT’S ME!!!
To get ready for the weeklong jazz bootcamp I’ll be working out on some of the following materials to get ready.
Patterns for Jazz by Jerry Coker
Patterns for Jazz stands as a monument among jazz educational materials. Condensed charts and pertinent explanations are conveniently inserted throughout the book to give greater clarity to the application of more than 400 patterns built on chords and scales — from simple (major) to complex (lydian augmented scales).
How to Play Bebop by David Baker
Volume 1 of a three volume series that includes the scales, chords and modes necessary to play bebop music. A great introduction to a style that is most influential in today’s music. The first volume includes scales, chords and modes most commonly used in bebop and other musical styles.
Jamey Aebersold, Volume 54 – Maiden Voyage
Standards and workouts for making the transition from playing scales & chords. An excellent resource for beginning improv. Features slower tempos, easier changes, and specific tips on approaching soloing. Scales written for every chord change. Perfect for High School and College music directors!
Jamey Aebersold, Volume 70 – Killer Joe
Similar to the popular Volume 54 “Maiden Voyage,” this volume again meets the needs of the up-and-coming jazz player who is ready to make the transition from scales and chords to improvising on real standard chord changes. The selections feature slower tempos and easier changes and each has a great feel that makes improvising easier.
Jamey Aebersold, Volume 34 – Jam Session
These are tunes everyone has heard and every musician should know. The names of the composers and lyricists read like a musical Hall of Fame. 19 tunes from the cream of the golden age of songwriting in America. Lyrics included.
So… it might be 10 degrees outside right now but in my practice room I’m imagining a balmy 90 degree day in July!
The Jazz Guy
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