Many different possibilities for harmonizing the same melody are illustrated and analysed, using techniques by such influential arrangers and composers as Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Oliver Nelso...
Improvisation is at the heart of jazz, but knowing how to play stylistically correctly in a large jazz ensemble is also a necessity. How to Play Piano in a Big Band offers tips, suggestions, examples...
This is definitely not a harmonic system for those who are looking for rules by which to write music. Rather this is an approach to unlocking the limitless harmonic possibilities which are unique to t...
Lehrgang für Improvisation in Jazz und Pop, erster von 4 Bänden, mit Voicings, Chord/Scale Relationship, linke Hand, Begleittechnik, Substitutions, u.m. A Comprehensive Approach to Keyboard Improvisat...
Band 2 mit Two Hand Voicings, Chord Times, Harmonisation, Blues, Rhythm Changes, Comping, u.m., in verschiedenen Stilen A Comprehensive Approach to Keyboard Improvisation by Bill Dobbins - Volume 2 in...
A Comprehensive Approach to Keyboard Improvisation by Bill Dobbins. Volume 3 in the series. Chapter Contents: (Suggested listening follows each chapter) I. Stride Piano Styles: - Cantankerous Chromati...
Band 4 mit Variationen zu Stücken von James P.Johnson, Earl Hines, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Th. Monk, Oscar Peterson, Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, mit Erläuterungen A Comprehensive Approach to Keyb...
A medley of What Child Is This? (Greensleeves), The First Noel, and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen is developed through fresh and colorful harmonic variations. The chromatic harmonies and changes in temp...
This spirited traditional carol is taken on a musical voyage through several different tempos, keys and moods, including a Latin section with an optional shaker accompaniment. The chromatic harmonies...
Legendary jazz composer, arranger and saxophonist Bill Holman discusses his life, career and views on music with Bill Dobbins, professor at the Eastman School of Music. Holman speaks about his persona...