Book Reviews (374)
Are you a jazz fan that loves to read about your favorite music genre? Well if so, check out our reviews of the many great jazz books of all types including, autobiographies, biographies, fiction, non-fiction as well as musical instruction.
Jazz pianists will find Gail Smiths ENGLISH CAROLS FOR PIANO SOLO an enjoyable musical outing and the songs are enjoyable for various piano styling...
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The first thing you notice about Mel Bays new Trumpet Method is its hands-on accessibility. Spiral-bound for ease of use it contains material that ...
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Rob Goldsmith has put together a creative approach to learning guitar theory with his EASIEST GUITAR THEORY BOOK. It is clearly written and explain...
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The world of woodwind doubling is foreign to many performers, certainly those from a "classical," or what has become known as a "legitimate, or "le...
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Every student of jazz is familiar with play-along instruction books, mainly through the Jamie Aebersold series which has grown into a virtual cotta...
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As the recorder instrument makes its way into jazz and world music more and more with the passage of time, it would be nice to introduce children t...
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William Bays EASIEST PIANO CHORD BOOK is ideal for the beginning pianist and a quick reference guide to have on hand in the home music library. The...
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My monthly trip to the jazz section in one of the better-known bookstores was quite productive last week. Fascinated with jazz trivia, I came acros...
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William Bay has created a hands-on approach to learning to play guitar which will appeal to a wide audience. It will have great appeal to those wis...
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With the recorder instrument now found in many jazz settings and world music with jazz motifs, it is good to come across a book that will instruct ...
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Robin Jarman has put together a nice learning experience in YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF PIANO BY EAR, which comes with a play-along CD. There are 17 les...
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As an expert teacher, William Bay has a gift for clarity. He explores his subject matter carefully then presents the information in a clear and con...
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Internationally-known recording harmonica artist Marcos has crafted an excellent introduction to the harmonica. Available is the book for instructi...
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Many jazz musicians have taken note of the recorder and tinwhistle in jazz and world music performances. This DELUXE TINWHISTLE SONGBOOK gives the ...
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TINWHISTLE FOR BEGINNERS is a quick way for jazz musicians to learn how to play the lovely little instrument and add it to their performances. This...
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With the coming of more jazz musicians incorporating the recorder instrument into their performances, Weiss BASIC RECORDER METHOD is a fine instruc...
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This collection of songs for the recorder instrument will find interest among those jazz musicians who are now incorporating the recorder into thei...
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A perfect portable guide to the recorder instrument for jazz musicians, this guide slips into the front shirt pocket or pants pocket for quick refe...
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This collection will appeal to jazz musicians seeking to add or introduce a touch of world music to their performances, for these short composition...
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MEL BAYs GUITAR PRIMER is the perfect gift for any jazz fan wanting to get started with learning to play guitar. It is concise streamlined for easy...
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For the jazz musician seeking to further her or his skills on the recorder instrument, this collection of holiday favorites for Christmas will be e...
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MEL BAYs EASY WAY TO GUITAR A is a nice learning manual for those wanting to become guitarists. Well-illustrated the guides to correctly holding th...
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As I did a run-through on the piano with this fine book, I found myself fascinated by the manner in which Bob Kroepel had put the chords in sequenc...
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FUN WITH THE RECORDER is ideal for the beginner. It is presented in logical and precise instructions in a format that will appeal to all musicians ...
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