A comprehensive book on jazz analysis and improvisation. Elements used in jazz improvisation are isolated for study: they are examined in recorded solos, sugges

This text presents all of the materials commonly used by the jazz musician in a logical order dictated both by complexity and need. The book is not intended to

A computer support activity for Jerry Coker's exceptional book. The program is intended to provide an ideal environment for developing fluency with the jazz lan

This uniquely organized method devotes a thorough chapter to each of the prevailing tune-types of jazz---standard, bebop, modal, blues, contemporary, ballad and

Outlines the basics of jazz music and musicianship. Covers analysis of styles, training the ear, chord progressions, chord voicings, keyboard, improvising, and