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by
Jeremy Siskind (Author),
Fred Hersch (Foreword by)
“Playing Solo Jazz Piano” is an essential new book for creative jazz pianists. Readers will learn essential solo jazz piano concepts like stride piano, one-handed shell voicings, comping, using basslines, shared-hand voicings, leaving out the bass, and playing ballads. Plus, the book explores modern approaches to solo jazz piano including perpetual motion, counterpoint, and borrowing from classical music. With over 200 musical examples, references to over 100 jazz pianists, and numerous hands-on exercises, “Playing Solo Jazz Piano” is a how-to for passionate, innovative pianists.
Number of Pages: 182Dimensions: 0.39 x 11 x 8.5 INPublication Date: July 30, 2020
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