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Experiencing Jazz

January 22, 2009 – 5:46 am

# ISBN-10: 0073313254
# ISBN-13: 978-0073313252
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EXPERIENCING JAZZ IS TEMPORARILY OUT OF PRINT WITH McGRAW-HILL. I AM DEEPLY SORRY FOR AN INCONVENIENCE AS I KNOW IT CAN BE FRUSTRATING WHEN A TEXT YOU ARE USING BECOMES SUDDENLY UNAVAILABLE. PLEASE CHECK THIS WEB SITE PERIODICALLY AS WORK IS UNDER WAY FOR A 2ND EDITION TO BE PUBLISHED BY ROUTLEDGE PRESS.

THANK YOU! – Rick Lawn

You may however purchase the entire book now from me in PDF format. This is the original 1st edition copy at a much better price of $37. Or you can purchase the abridged version for $25 that eliminates a few chapters more geared to non-musicisians. Neither PDF version comes with the original CD Rom.

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Experiencing Jazz, as the title suggests, provides an immersive experience using an integrated text, CD-ROM, and audio CD anthology designed for the non-musician or musician whose primary focus is not jazz.

Listening to seminal recordings, learning about how musicians create the music, and hearing the music first hand through an interactive companion CD-ROM rich in helpful tutorials as well as audio and video examples helps the non-musician to fully appreciate and become involved in the jazz experience.

The textbook helps to place important musical trends in a larger cultural and historical context, helping the reader to relate jazz history to other familiar events. It does not overwhelm with long lists of musicians, but focuses on the primary innovators who moved the music in new directions.

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Jazz Theory and Practice

January 22, 2009 – 5:09 am

jazz-theorypracticeBy Rick Lawn and Jeff Hellmer

Updated and Revised!! New Ear Training Software & Interactive Chapter

Originally published by Wadsworth, Jazz Theory and Practice is the most modern introduction to jazz theory ever published. Rich with examples from the repertoire, it gives performers, arrangers and composers an in-depth and practical knowledge of the theoretical foundations of jazz. A CD-ROM is also available, providing supplemental exercises for ear-training and sight-reading practice, as well as tutorials that correspond to topics and examples in the text. The supplementary ear-training software has been upgraded to contemporary standards working on both Mac & Windows platforms. Released summer 2011, the CDR will be packaged with the book along with a new, interactive supplemental Chapter 16 titled Triads in Contemporary Practice that  includes numerous examples from the literature.

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ISBN10: 0882847228
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Jazz Theory and Practice is the most modern introduction to jazz theory ever published. Rich with examples from the repertoire, it gives performers, arrangers and composers an in-depth and practical knowledge of the theoretical foundations of jazz.

Reviewers have said: I have to agree with fellow reviewer …. that this is one of the most useful – and well-loved – books in my library.

An excellent resource.

The best jazz theory text I have encountered. Thorough and well-organized.

This might be the most useful, and thorough, music theory book on my shelf. It’s not just a useful resource for Jazz, but for music in general.

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Jazz Ensemble Director’s Manual

January 4, 2009 – 8:17 pm

dir_-manualjpg-convertedNow includes the most up-to-date information available for jazz educators.
ISBN-13: 9781141329090 ( 978-1-141-32909-0 ) ISBN-10: 1141329093 ( 1-141-32909-3 )
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New charts, lists and bibliographies have been included as well as a complete chapter on Computers, Technology and Jazz Education.

This text is a must for the director with little experience with jazz ensembles or for those wanting to update their skills in areas necessary to create a comprehensive jazz program in your school system.

The Jazz Ensemble Director’s Manual has been the text of choice in many college jazz classrooms and the new revisions will enhance its continued use. This book is literally loaded with charts, drawings, forms, photographs, tables and music examples and will be a source of information for years to come.

  • Includes a compact disc recording that allows you and your students the opportunity to hear as well as see the musical examples in the “Phrasing and Articulation” chapter.
  • Every practical aspect of establishing a solid jazz program is covered, ranging from the basics of starting an ensemble to effective rehearsal techniques that get the most from your students.
  • This text will give you an in-depth understanding of jazz chord notation, phrasing and articulations.
  • Includes a chapter on thejazz combo which presents information on the setting up of a combo in addition to suggested repertoire considered standard for combo training.
  • The publisher index has been revised to reflect recent changes in publishing areas and the extensive bibliography of selected materials for jazz improvisation has been updated to include recent publications.

Reviewers have said, “This text had it all…now with a revised edition available, it has even more! This text is an excellent source for jazz educators. Richard Lawn’s straightforward approach and comprehensive presentation will benefit all jazz educators but especially novice instructors. This is a great resource for any jazz educator.

Contains Chapters On:

Starting a Jazz Ensemble Program, Jazz Ensemble Instrumentation, The Jazz Combo, Selecting the Music, Ensemble Set- Up, The Jazz Ensemble Conductor, Rehearsal Psychology and Techniques, Phrasing and Articulation, Contest and Concert Preparation, Sound Reinforcement, Understanding Chord Notation, The Rhythm Section, Teaching Basic Jazz Improvisation, Computer Technology and Jazz Education.


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