Understanding Jazz |
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| Composed by:
| Foster, Stephen C. |
| Editor:
| Hill, Vinson |
| ISBN: | 978-1-59615-693-7 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2006 |
| Publisher: | Hal Leonard Corporation
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| Book Format: | Paperback
CD-Audio |
| List Price: | USD $14.99 |
Book Description:
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(Music Minus One). Vinson Hill takes you on a spectacularly entertaining journey through jazz and the Blues, a layman's approach to this truly unique and original American art form. Filled with history, instruction and rip-roaring musical examples from Mr. Hill's piano and a full jazz section, the book and companion CD are a valuable course on this truly American art form. By the time you finish this armchair tour, you will be amazed at the musical knowledge you've gathered along the...
More Description(Music Minus One). Vinson Hill takes you on a spectacularly entertaining journey through jazz and the Blues, a layman's approach to this truly unique and original American art form. Filled with history, instruction and rip-roaring musical examples from Mr. Hill's piano and a full jazz section, the book and companion CD are a valuable course on this truly American art form. By the time you finish this armchair tour, you will be amazed at the musical knowledge you've gathered along the way. An imperative for any developing musician, and for anyone who just wants to brush up on the development of this very important type of music. Includes a high-quality printed book filled with narrative text and musical examples, along with a narrated compact disc filled with musical examples played by Vinson Hill and a cadre of illustrious jazz pros.