Cultural Literature

During the years of my childhood, growing up in the U.S. Virgin Islands, my grandmother who migrated to St. Thomas from Antigua would often return to visit her homeland taking along with her the entire household. These occasional trips developed a...

-A monumental publication, Jazz is the definitive look at nearly thirty years of jazz from a man and his camera, who enjoyed unique access as the history of jazz unfolded "This is the best, most comprehensive jazz book I've ever seen - and I've bought...

The names of Nat Hentoff and Albert J. McCarthy have become almost synonymous with jazz writing. Hentoff, editor of Jazz Review, writer for Downbeat, High Fidelity, New Yorker, and the Village Voice, and McCarthy, editor of Jazz Monthly, have raised...

This book is one of the most improtant works ever written on Jazz music. It is a virtual manifesto agains the ghettoization and the racist pigeonholing thast has afflicted the public's appreciation of this great music since its beginnings as ragtime a...

The companion volume to the ten-part PBS TV series by the team responsible forThe Civil War and Baseball. Continuing in the tradition of their critically acclaimed works, Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns vividly bring to life the story of the...

(Guitar Method). Learn to play sophisticated lead lines and intelligent rhythm parts with step-by-step lessons and 21 great jazz fusion songs. Hal Leonard Jazz-Rock Fusion is your complete guide to mastering fusion guitar. You'll learn the many elements...

(Keyboard Instruction). This comprehensive book with online audio tracks will teach you the basic skills needed to play jazz-blues piano. From comping to soloing, you'll learn the theory, the tools, and the tricks used by the pros. The accompanying audio...

Jazz, Rags & Blues, Books 1-5 contain original solos for late elementary to early advanced-level pianists that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. An excellent way to introduce your students to this distinctive American contribution to 20th...

Due to numerous piano teacher and student requests, Martha Mier has written Book 5 in her best-selling Jazz, Rags & Blues series. The online audio includes dynamic recordings of each song in the book. Titles: Blue Interlude * Hot Potato Rag * Jazz Finale...

Jazz, Rags & Blues, Books 1-5contain original solos for late elementary to early advanced-level pianists that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. An excellent way to introduce your students to this distinctive American contribution to 20th...

Jazz, Rags & Blues, Books 1-5 contain original solos for late elementary to early advanced-level pianists that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. An excellent way to introduce your students to this distinctive American contribution to 20th...

(Easy Guitar). This giant collection features 60 jazz standards for beginning-level guitarists to enjoy, including: Ain't Misbehavin' * Autumn Leaves * Body and Soul * Georgia on My Mind * How Deep Is the Ocean * Misty * My Funny Valentine * Lullaby of...

This book is an overview of jazz and jazz-influenced pop singers. Among the major figures discussed are Armstrong, Crosby, Holiday, Fitzgerald, Sinatra, Eckstine, Vaughan, Torme and Bennett, along with descriptions of the contributions of secondary and...

(Berklee Guide). Learn the essentials of accompanying soloists and playing in jazz ensembles. Comping is the practice of using chords to accompany a melody. Whether supporting a soloist, playing in an ensemble, or performing solo, this book will help you...