Publisher : Alfred Music
The Jazz Guitar Experience: Your practical guide to the landmark styles of jazz

Take a trip through the history of jazz with The Jazz Guitar Experience.
Designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists who are already comfortable with the basic chordal and melodic vocabulary of jazz, this concise, comprehensive overview of important styles, techniques, and artists covers every era of the genre—from gypsy jazz and cool jazz to bebop, fusion, and modern jazz.

You will also learn about other styles that have influenced jazz music along the way, such as bossa nova and the blues. Exploring the history of jazz will give you a greater understanding of the jazz music of today, and you’ll learn to apply many practical skills to your playing for completely authentic performances. You’ll become a more versatile and well-rounded guitarist, able to handle a wide range of musical situations. So break out of your comfort zone and experiment with many new facets of jazz with The Jazz Guitar Experience.
The CD demonstrates all the music examples in the book.

Chaper 1 - 1920s and 1930s: Early Jazz
Chaper 2 - 1930s: Gypsy Jazz and Django Reinhardt
Chaper 3 - 1940s: Bebop
Chaper 4 - 1950s: Cool Jazz
Chaper 5 - 1950s: Hard Bop
Chaper 6 - 1960s: Soul Jazz
Chaper 7 - 1976s: Post Bop
Chaper 8 - 1970s: Fusion
Chaper 9 - 1980sto Today: Modern Jazz

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• Progressive Jazz Guitar - 15%
• Jazz Guitar: Swing to Bebop
• Jazz Guitar: Bebop and Beyond