SKU: M7.AHW-1901
The 'Charlie Parker Yardbird Originals' were originally published in 1954 by my dad, Dr. Charles Colin. In his memoir, 'Reflections II', he includes the colorful story of how it came to be that he met Charlie Parker and would publish this early work. Using most of Pop's lingo, here is a synopsis of that story: 'In the 40's - early 50's 'I' had eight studios on the second floor at 111 West 48th Street with several outstanding teachers. One of whom was Jimmy Abato who played bass clarinet with the Met. Between lessons, Jimmy relaxed at Jim and Andy's, a bar frequented by the top studio and recording artists where they would all meet for a few congenial moments in between sessions. One day Jimmy was chatting with Charlie Parker who confided that he was going through difficult times and was looking for a way to earn some cash. Jimmy, knowing that pop was into music publishing, suggested that Parker and he meet with the idea that he write a few Be Bop tunes that could be printed in book form. Even though Bebop was not yet in the mainstream or necessarily accepted by the music world, pop had great admiration and confidence in 'Charlie Parker' and was willing to make the considerable investment.' Each of the 5 tunes is presented here transposed into B-flat, C, and E-flat, alongside a piano accompaniment. Take a look at the sample pages to the left and then click above to get a physical copy sent directly to your door.
SKU: M7.AHW-1618
English.
Develop Sight Reading complete, Volumes 1 and 2 are an established sight-reading method for all musicians. Technical in nature, it is indispensable for it stimulates, coordinates and stabilizes one's mental and physical reflexes. The studies are arranged in order of difficulty and designed to develop in the player a facility for dealing - at sight- with chromatic, intervallic, rhythmic and metric complexities. Volume 1 is on an intermediate level, while Volume 2 is advanced. Many of the studies are annotated by the author to aid the player in dealing with this musical but challenging material.
SKU: M7.AHW-1630
In this book, Walter Stuart presents a system of how to piece together an unlimited amount of jazz choruses. The accent is on utmost simplicity. This book is designed for wide appeal, for it is directed not only towards the ambitious music student and the professional instrumentalist, but the arranger as well. NO SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIRED This collection of 1080 JAZZ PHRASES has the similarity and simplicity of o jig-saw puzzle. Assembled here within the foregoing text, the Stuart's system reveals the key to an unlimited amount of smooth flowing and professional sounding choruses.
SKU: M7.AHW-1606
Presents phrases extrapolated from the output of the contemporary, post-bop players. Fourths, pentatonics, modal scales, vertical scales used modally, tone rows and set systems are all presented, while IIV7 progressions realised in a contemporary fashion are exemplified in a variety of patterns and in modal situations. Sections on Coltrane changes include examples based on Countdown and Giant Steps.
SKU: M7.AHW-1608
A wide variety of common jazz rhythms, many in etude form, designed to give the performer instant recognition and accurate response when you run across them in a real playing situation.
SKU: M7.AHW-2008
