Exact transcriptions, as played by Mike
LeDonne, plus 21 simple piano lead sheets.
See and hear how a well known piano player phrases and articulates
and comps for the soloists on the CD.
Play along with one of todays finest, swinging New York rhythm
sections: Mike LeDonne on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass, and Kenny
Washington on drums.
Use the book/CD sets for private lessons, for self-study, or in any
combination up to a full jazz ensemble, including flute and clarinet.
If you are more advanced you may want to use the book to develop your
sight reading abilities, for transcribing the comping off the CD (then
check against the book) or for just having fun playing along with a
great jazz rhythm section.
The Jazz Conception Series is also perfectly suited for the class
room. It can be used to develop younger students jazz style in a big
band or small group. In an improvisation class the teacher can use the
etudes as studies in improvisation. The Study Guide provides an analysis
of each etude, along with practice assignments for each etude.
Foreign language translations or text supplements:
German and French translations are available from the publisher (except
Study Guide). Spanish and Italian text supplements in preparation.
Japanese editions are available through ATN, Tokyo, Japan
