Format : Book + CD
SKU: AP.1-ADV14780
ISBN 9783892212102. UPC: 805095147803. English.
Intermediate Jazz Conception is another addition to the popular series of etude books created by Jim Snidero, featuring some of the finest jazz musicians in the world. This book/audio-download set includes 15 solo etudes based on standards, modal tunes and blues, demonstrated by Jim Snidero on alto sax with the incredibly swinging rhythm section of Dave Hazeltine on piano, Peter Washington on Bass and Kenny Washington on Drums. New to Intermediate Jazz Conception is an appendix dedicated to style and improvisation, including a scales syllabus, nomenclature, and over 95 lines and ideas extracted for the study of improvisation! The recording features two separate versions of each etude; one with the soloist and rhythm section and one with the rhythm section only. Hear how the soloist performs the etudes, play with or without the soloist on the audio recordings, and learn about both jazz style and improvisation from some of the best. Other series available by Jim Snidero: Easy Jazz Conception and Jazz Conception.A talented musician, musical advocate and educator ... a genuinely significant figure in jazz composition Penguin Guide to JazzA master musician Down Beat Magazine.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14785
UPC: 805095147858. English.
Intermediate Jazz Conception is another addition to the popular series of etude books created by Jim Snidero, featuring some of the finest jazz musicians in the world. This book/audio set includes 15 etudes based on standards, modal tunes and blues, demonstrated by Ken Peplowski on clarinet with the incredibly swinging rhythm section of Dave Hazeltine on piano, Peter Washington on Bass and Kenny Washington on Drums. New to Intermediate Jazz Conception is an appendix dedicated to style and improvisation, including a scales syllabus, nomenclature, and over 95 lines and ideas extracted for the study of improvisation! The recording features two separate versions of each etude; one with the soloist and rhythm section and one with the rhythm section only. Hear how the soloist performs the etudes, play with or without the soloist, and learn about both jazz style and improvisation from some of the best. Other series available by Jim Snidero: Easy Jazz Conception and Jazz Conception.A talented musician, musical advocate and educator ... a genuinely significant figure in jazz composition Penguin Guide to JazzA master musician Down Beat Magazine.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14786
ISBN 9783892212164. UPC: 805095147865. English.
Intermediate Jazz Conception is another addition to the popular series of etude books created by Jim Snidero, featuring some of the finest jazz musicians in the world. This book/audio set includes 15 etudes based on standards, modal tunes and blues, demonstrated by Joe Cohn on guitar with the incredibly swinging rhythm section of Dave Hazeltine on piano, Peter Washington on Bass and Kenny Washington on Drums. New to Intermediate Jazz Conception is an appendix dedicated to style and improvisation, including a scales syllabus, nomenclature, and over 95 lines and ideas extracted for the study of improvisation! The recording features two separate versions of each etude; one with the soloist and rhythm section and one with the rhythm section only. Hear how the soloist performs the etudes, play with or without the soloist, and learn about both jazz style and improvisation from some of the best. Other series available by Jim Snidero: Easy Jazz Conception and Jazz Conception.A talented musician, musical advocate and educator ... a genuinely significant figure in jazz composition Penguin Guide to JazzA master musician Down Beat Magazine.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14781
UPC: 805095147810. English.
Intermediate Jazz Conception: Tenor Sax is another addition to the popular series of etude books created by Jim Snidero, featuring some of the finest jazz musicians in the world. This book & online audio set includes 15 etudes based on standards, modal tunes and blues, demonstrated by a soloist with the incredibly swinging rhythm section of Dave Hazeltine on piano, Peter Washington on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums. New to Intermediate Jazz Conception is an appendix dedicated to style and improvisation, including a scales syllabus, nomenclature, and over 95 lines and ideas extracted for the study of improvisation! The recording features two separate versions of each etude; one with the soloist and rhythm section and one with the rhythm section only. Hear how the soloist performs the etudes, play with or without the soloist on the recording, and learn about both jazz style and improvisation from some of the best. Other series available by Jim Snidero include Easy Jazz Conception and Jazz Conception. English/German Edition.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14783
UPC: 805095147834. English.
Intermediate Jazz Conception: Trombone is another addition to the popular series of etude books created by Jim Snidero, featuring some of the finest jazz musicians in the world. This Book & CD set includes 15 etudes based on standards, modal tunes, and blues, demonstrated by a soloist with the incredible rhythm section of Dave Hazeltine on piano, Peter Washington on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums. New to Intermediate Jazz Conception is an appendix dedicated to style and improvisation, including a scales syllabus, nomenclature, and over 95 lines and ideas extracted for the study of improvisation! The recording features two separate versions of each etude; one with the soloist and rhythm section and one with the rhythm section only. Hear how the soloist performs the etudes, play with or without the soloist on the CD, and learn about both jazz style and improvisation from some of the best. Other series available by Jim Snidero include Easy Jazz Conception and Jazz Conception. English/German Edition.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14784
UPC: 805095147841. English.
Intermediate Jazz Conception: Flute is another addition to the popular series of etude books created by Jim Snidero, featuring some of the finest jazz musicians in the world. This Book & CD set includes 15 etudes based on standards, modal tunes and blues, demonstrated by a soloist with the incredibly swinging rhythm section of Dave Hazeltine on piano, Peter Washington on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums. New to Intermediate Jazz Conception is an appendix dedicated to style and improvisation, including a scales syllabus, nomenclature, and over 95 lines and ideas extracted for the study of improvisation! The recording features two separate versions of each etude; one with the soloist and rhythm section and one with the rhythm section only. Hear how the soloist performs the etudes, play with or without the soloist on the CD, and learn about both jazz style and improvisation from some of the best. Other series available by Jim Snidero include Easy Jazz Conception and Jazz Conception. English/German Edition.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14782
UPC: 805095147827. English.
Intermediate Jazz Conception is another addition to the popular series of etude books created by Jim Snidero, featuring some of the finest jazz musicians in the world. This book/audio-tracks set includes 15 etudes based on standards, modal tunes and blues, demonstrated by Jim Rotondi on trumpet with the incredibly swinging rhythm section of Dave Hazeltine on piano, Peter Washington on Bass and Kenny Washington on Drums. New to Intermediate Jazz Conception is an appendix dedicated to style and improvisation, including a scales syllabus, nomenclature, and over 95 lines and ideas extracted for the study of improvisation!The recording features two separate versions of each etude; one with the soloist and rhythm section and one with the rhythm section only. Hear how the soloist performs the etudes, play with or without the soloist on the audio-tracks, and learn about both jazz style and improvisation from some of the best.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14789
UPC: 805095147896. English.
Intermediate Jazz Conception is another addition to the popular series of etude books created by Jim Snidero, featuring some of the finest jazz musicians in the world. This book/audio set includes transcriptions of the drums accompanying a soloist performing 15 etudes based on standards, modal tunes and blues, demonstrated by Kenny Washington on drums with the incredibly swinging rhythm section of Dave Hazeltine on piano and Paul Gill or Peter Washington on bass.The recording features two separate versions of each etude; one with the complete performance and one without the drums in the mix. Hear how Kenny Washington accompanies the soloist and performs musically within the group, play with or without the drums, and learn about both jazz style and improvisation from some of the best.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14788
UPC: 805095147889. English.
Intermediate Jazz Conception is another addition to the popular series of etude books created by Jim Snidero, featuring some of the finest jazz musicians in the world. This book/audio set includes the bass lines used to accompany a soloist performing 15 etudes based on standards, modal tunes and blues, demonstrated by Paul Gill on bass with the incredibly swinging rhythm section of Dave Hazeltine on piano and Kenny Washington on Drums.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14787
UPC: 805095147872. English.
New York pianist David Hazeltine has created tasteful arrangements of these etudes that span many piano styles that sound completely authentic and swinging, yet playable. Left hand-right hand separations have been clearly notated using the two clefs, and the included appendix contains brief comments on each etude, along with a scale syllabus and extracted lines for improvisation study. Titles include: Splank Street * Melon Island * Green Fin * St. Sonny * Voyage * Confirmed * Miles' Blues * Freedom * Bird's Ballad * Trane's Thing * You Need Not * Things * Days Ago * Stellar * Night Eyes.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14760
UPC: 805095147605. English.
A new and exciting way for alto saxophone players to learn and practice basic jazz style. Easy Jazz Conception: Alto Saxophone book & downloadable audio features 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions, demonstrated by Jim Snidero on alto saxophone along with a world-class rhythm section: Mike LeDonne, piano; Peter Washington, bass; and Kenny Washington, drums. The recording features two separate versions of each etude: one with the soloist and rhythm section, and one with the rhythm section only. See and hear how the soloist phrases, play with or without the soloist on the downloadable audio tracks and learn basic jazz style first-hand. Titles include: Basie's Blues * Bird's Backyard * Bossa at Night * Caliente Blues * Duke's Convoy * Hot and Humid * Important Events * Love Is Easy * Mist and Grits * Morning Calm * Prince Charming * Rock On * Shufflin' in F * So Long Birdie * Us.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14764
UPC: 805095147643. English.
For jazz phrasing, interpretation and improvisationA new and exciting way for flute players to learn and practice basic jazz style.This book/audio set features 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions, demonstrated by Jim Snidero on flute along with a world-class rhythm section: Mike LeDonne, piano; Peter Washington, bass; and Kenny Washington, drums. The recording features two separate versions of each etude: one with the soloist and rhythm section and one with the rhythm section only. See and hear how the soloist phrases, play with or without the soloist and learn basic jazz style first-hand.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14769
UPC: 805095147698. English.
A new and exciting and unique way for drummers to learn and practice how to play in a jazz rhythm section and how to accompany a jazz soloist.This book/audio set features 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions, demonstrated by different soloists along with a world-class rhythm section: Dave Hazeltine, piano; Paul Gill, bass; and Kenny Washington, drums. The recording features two separate versions of each etude: one with the complete rhythm section and one without the piano. Sit in for Kenny and play along Jim Snidero, alto sax; Eric Alexander, tenor sax; Ryan Kisor, trumpet; Slide Hampton, trombone; or Joe Cohn, guitar.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14768
UPC: 805095147681. English.
A new and exciting and unique way for bassists to learn and practice how to play in a jazz rhythm section and how to accompany a jazz soloist.This book/audio set features 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions, demonstrated by different soloists along with a world-class rhythm section: Dave Hazeltine, piano; Paul Gill, bass; and Kenny Washington, drums. The recording features two separate versions of each etude: one with the complete rhythm section and one without the piano. Sit in for Paul and comp for Jim Snidero, alto sax; Eric Alexander, tenor sax; Ryan Kisor, trumpet; Slide Hampton, trombone; or Joe Cohn, guitar.Compatible editions are available for alto and baritone, tenor and soprano saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, violin, guitar, piano comping, and drums making it invaluable for larger ensemble instruction.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14735
UPC: 805095147353. English.
Jazz Conception is a new and exciting way for players at all levels to learn the language of jazz! Each book features 21 solo etudes based on chord changes to standards and blues.The same 21 etudes transposed and adapted for the main jazz instruments.See and hear how a well known soloist phrases and articulates and play along with or without the soloist.Play along with one of today's finest, swinging New York rhythm sections: Mike LeDonne on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums.Start out fairly easy, then get progressively more difficult.Use the etudes as a bridge to solos of the masters that are usually more complicated and involved.Learn melodies and lines that will give you a solid jazz vocabulary and musicality.Use the book for private lessons, for self-study, or in any combination up to a full jazz ensemble, including flute and clarinet.If you are more advanced you may want to use the book to develop your sight reading abilities, for transcribing the etudes or for just having fun playing along with a great jazz rhythm section. Use as an improvisation study, learning how to construct a swinging, logical solo - works especially well in combination with the Study Guide.The Jazz Conception Series is also perfectly suited for the class room. It can be used to develop younger students jazz style in a big band or small group. In an improvisation class the teacher can use the etudes as studies in improvisation. The Study Guide provides an analysis of each etude, along with practice assignments for each etude.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14724
UPC: 805095147247. English.
Jazz Conception is a new and exciting way for players at all levels to learn the language of jazz! Each book/audio-set features 21 solo etudes based on chord changes to standards and blues.The same 21 etudes transposed and adapted for the main jazz instruments.See and hear how a well known soloist phrases and articulates and play along with or without the soloist on the audio tracks.Play along with one of today's finest, swinging New York rhythm sections: Mike LeDonne on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums.Start out fairly easy, then get progressively more difficult.Use the etudes as a bridge to solos of the masters that are usually more complicated and involved.Learn melodies and lines that will give you a solid jazz vocabulary and musicality.Use the book/audio-set for private lessons, for self-study, or in any combination up to a full jazz ensemble, including flute and clarinet.If you are more advanced you may want to use the book to develop your sight reading abilities, for transcribing the etudes (then check against the book) or for just having fun playing along with a great jazz rhythm section.Use as an improvisation study, learning how to construct a swinging, logical solo - works especially well in combination with the Study Guide.The Jazz Conception Series is also perfectly suited for the class room. It can be used to develop younger students jazz style in a big band or small group. In an improvisation class the teacher can use the etudes as studies in improvisation. The Study Guide provides an analysis of each etude, along with practice assignments for each etude.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14721
UPC: 805095147216. English.
Jazz Conception is a new and exciting way for players at all levels to learn the language of jazz! Each book/mp3 set features 21 solo etudes based on chord changes to standards and blues.The same 21 etudes transposed and adapted for the main jazz instruments.See and hear how a well known soloist phrases and articulates and play along with or without the soloist on the audio recordings.Play along with one of today's finest, swinging New York rhythm sections: Mike LeDonne on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums.Start out fairly easy, then get progressively more difficult.Use the etudes as a bridge to solos of the masters that are usually more complicated and involved.Learn melodies and lines that will give you a solid jazz vocabulary and musicality.Use the book/mp3 set for private lessons, for self-study, or in any combination up to a full jazz ensemble, including flute and clarinet.If you are more advanced you may want to use the book to develop your sight reading abilities, for transcribing the etudes off the audio recordings (then check against the book) or for just having fun playing along with a great jazz rhythm section.Use as an improvisation study, learning how to construct a swinging, logical solo - works especially well in combination with the Study Guide.The Jazz Conception series is also perfectly suited for the class room. It can be used to develop younger students' jazz style in a big band or small group. In an improvisation class the teacher can use the etudes as studies in improvisation. The Study Guide provides an analysis of each etude, along with practice assignments for each etude.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14720
UPC: 805095147209. English.
Jazz Conception is a new and exciting way for players at all levels to learn the language of jazz! Each book/audio set features 21 solo etudes based on chord changes to standards and blues.The same 21 etudes transposed and adapted for the main jazz instruments.See and hear how a well known soloist phrases and articulates and play along with or without the soloist on the audio recordings.Play along with one of today's finest, swinging New York rhythm sections: Mike LeDonne on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums.Start out fairly easy, then get progressively more difficult.Use the etudes as a bridge to solos of the masters that are usually more complicated and involved.Learn melodies and lines that will give you a solid jazz vocabulary and musicality.Use the book/audio sets for private lessons, for self-study, or in any combination up to a full jazz ensemble, including flute and clarinet.If you are more advanced you may want to use the book to develop your sight reading abilities, for transcribing the etudes off the recordings (then check against the book) or for just having fun playing along with a great jazz rhythm section.Use as an improvisation study, learning how to construct a swinging, logical solo - works especially well in combination with the Study Guide.The Jazz Conception Series is also perfectly suited for the class room. It can be used to develop younger students' jazz style in a big band or small group. In an improvisation class the teacher can use the etudes as studies in improvisation. The Study Guide provides an analysis of each etude, along with practice assignments for each etude.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14737
UPC: 805095147377. English.
Jazz Conception is a new and exciting way for players at all levels to learn the language of jazz! Each book set features 21 solo etudes based on chord changes to standards and blues.The same 21 etudes transposed and adapted for the main jazz instruments.See and hear how a well known soloist phrases and articulates and play along .Sing along with one of today's finest, swinging New York rhythm sections: Mike LeDonne on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums.Start out fairly easy, then get progressively more difficult.Use the etudes as a bridge to solos of the masters that are usually more complicated and involved.Learn melodies and lines that will give you a solid jazz vocabulary and musicality.Use the book for private lessons, for self-study, or in any combination up to a full jazz ensemble, including flute and clarinet.If you are more advanced you may want to use the book to develop your sight reading abilities, for transcribing the etudes or for just having fun playing along with a great jazz rhythm section.Use as an improvisation study, learning how to construct a swinging, logical solo - works especially well in combination with the Study Guide.The Jazz Conception Series is also perfectly suited for the class room. It can be used to develop younger students jazz style in a big band or small group. In an improvisation class the teacher can use the etudes as studies in improvisation. The Study Guide provides an analysis of each etude, along with practice assignments for each etude.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14725
UPC: 805095147254. English.
Jazz Conception is a new and exciting way for players at all levels to learn the language of jazz! Each book features 21 solo etudes based on chord changes to standards and blues.The same 21 etudes transposed and adapted for the main jazz instruments. Play along with one of today's finest, swinging New York rhythm sections: Mike LeDonne on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums.Start out fairly easy, then get progressively more difficult.Use the etudes as a bridge to solos of the masters that are usually more complicated and involved.Learn melodies and lines that will give you a solid jazz vocabulary and musicality.Use the book/audio downloads sets for private lessons, for self-study, or in any combination up to a full jazz ensemble, including flute and clarinet.If you are more advanced you may want to use the book to develop your sight reading abilities, for transcribing the etudes off the audio downloads (then check against the book) or for just having fun playing along with a great jazz rhythm section.Use as an improvisation study, learning how to construct a swinging, logical solo - works especially well in combination with the Study Guide.The Jazz Conception Series is also perfectly suited for the class room. It can be used to develop younger students jazz style in a big band or small group. In an improvisation class the teacher can use the etudes as studies in improvisation. The Study Guide provides an analysis of each etude, along with practice assignments for each etude.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14722
UPC: 805095147223. English.
Jazz Conception is a new and exciting way for players at all levels to learn the language of jazz! Each book set features 21 solo etudes based on chord changes to standards and blues.Play along with one of today's finest, swinging New York rhythm sections: Mike LeDonne on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums. Start out fairly easy, then get progressively more difficult.Use the etudes as a bridge to solos of the masters that are usually more complicated and involved.Learn melodies and lines that will give you a solid jazz vocabulary and musicality.Use the book sets for private lessons, for self-study, or in any combination up to a full jazz ensemble, including flute and clarinet.If you are more advanced you may want to use the book to develop your sight reading abilities, for transcribing the etudes (then check against the book) or for just having fun playing along with a great jazz rhythm section.Use as an improvisation study, learning how to construct a swinging, logical solo - works especially well in combination with the Study Guide.The Jazz Conception Series is also perfectly suited for the class room. It can be used to develop younger students jazz style in a big band or small group. In an improvisation class the teacher can use the etudes as studies in improvisation. The Study Guide provides an analysis of each etude, along with practice assignments for each etude.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14739
UPC: 805095147391. English.
Exact transcriptions, as played by Mike LeDonne, plus 21 simple piano lead sheets.See and hear how a well known piano player phrases and articulates and comps for the soloists.Play along with one of today's finest, swinging New York rhythm sections: Mike LeDonne on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums.Use the book for private lessons, for self-study, or in any combination up to a full jazz ensemble, including flute and clarinet.If you are more advanced you may want to use the book to develop your sight reading abilities, for transcribing the comping off or for just having fun playing along with a great jazz rhythm section.The Jazz Conception Series is also perfectly suited for the class room. It can be used to develop younger students jazz style in a big band or small group. In an improvisation class the teacher can use the etudes as studies in improvisation. The Study Guide provides an analysis of each etude, along with practice assignments for each etude.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14766
ISBN 9783892212010. UPC: 805095147667. English.
For jazz phrasing, interpretation and improvisation. A new and exciting way for guitar players to learn and practice basic jazz style. This book/audio set features 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions, demonstrated by Joe Cohn on guitar along with a world-class rhythm section: Mike LeDonne, piano; Peter Washington, bass; and Kenny Washington, drums. The recording features two separate versions of each etude: one with the soloist and rhythm section and one with the rhythm section only. See and hear how the soloist phrases, play with or without the soloist and learn basic jazz style first-hand.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14762
ISBN 9783892211976. UPC: 805095147629. English.
For jazz phrasing, interpretation and improvisation. A new and exciting way for trumpet players to learn and practice basic jazz style. This book/audio set features 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions, demonstrated by Ryan Kisor on trumpet along with a world-class rhythm section: Mike LeDonne, piano; Peter Washington, bass; and Kenny Washington, drums.The recording features two separate versions of each etude: one with the soloist and rhythm section and one with the rhythm section only. See and hear how the soloist phrases, play with or without the soloist and learn basic jazz style first-hand.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14772
UPC: 805095147728. English.
A new and exciting way for cello players to learn and practice basic jazz style.This book features 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions, demonstrated by Erik Friedlander on cello along with a world-class rhythm section: Mike LeDonne, piano; Peter Washington, bass; and Kenny Washington, drums.The recording features two separate versions of each etude: one with the soloist and rhythm section and one with the rhythm section only. See and hear how the soloist phrases, play with or without the soloist and learn basic jazz style first-hand.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14761
UPC: 805095147612. English.
A new and exciting way for tenor and soprano saxophone players to learn and practice basic jazz style.This book/audio set features 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions, demonstrated by Eric Alexander on tenor saxophone along with a world-class rhythm section: Mike LeDonne, piano; Peter Washington, bass; and Kenny Washington, drums.The recording features two separate versions of each etude: one with the soloist and rhythm section and one with the rhythm section only. See and hear how the soloist phrases, play with or without the soloist and learn basic jazz style first-hand.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14763
UPC: 805095147636. English.
A new and exciting way for trumpet players to learn and practice basic jazz style. This book/audio download set features 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions, demonstrated by Slide Hampton on trombone along with a world-class rhythm section: Mike LeDonne, piano; Peter Washington, bass; and Kenny Washington, drums.The recording features two separate versions of each etude: one with the soloist and rhythm section and one with the rhythm section only. See and hear how the soloist phrases, play with or without the soloist on the recordings and learn basic jazz style first-hand.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14116
ISBN 9783954810758. UPC: 805095141160. English.
The Essence of Bebop is by critically acclaimed New York saxophonist Jim Snidero and reveals the heart and soul of this groundbreaking jazz style and is the first real manual for mastering bebop. The 10 fun-to-play studies are inspired by Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, and many more, offering a unique basis for in-depth study and analysis. Historical insights as well as recommended listening and reading make this edition an indispensable part of jazz education. Each etude includes a study guide that covers jazz theory, but also goes well beyond the math, providing insight into how bebop masters mold solos into profound musical statements. Concepts of shape, timing, balance and pacing provide the framework in which ideas unfold and flow. Additional examples, practice suggestions, historical perspectives, listening and reading suggestions (60-plus pages total) result in an instant classic that's perfect for individual or classroom study. The downloadable play-along recording has versions with and without the soloist, and features Michael Dease (trombone), Mike LeDonne (piano), Peter Washington (bass), and Joe Farnsworth (drums). But what if you aren't a student or a professional? The Essence of Bebop still has immense value to those interested in bebop and hard bop. By encouraging readers to understand the music's intent, slow down their listening, and focus on the swinging, the series can help a jazz newcomer dig this cerebral, often pulse-pounding music. - Morgan Enos, Discogs.
