Synopsis
A guide to the ideas, elements, and language of jazz music discusses such topics as the role of the acoustic bass, lengthy tenor saxophone solos, and the meaning of jazz improvisation, written by an experienced jazz musician.
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About the Author
Jonny King has played jazz piano since he was nine. He has performed extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, and Downbeat magazine described him as "One of the strongest piano voices of the new generation." His three albums include Notes from the Underground and The Meltdown. King is also an attorney specializing in copyright law. He lives in New York City.
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The author, a jazz pianist, introduces the elements of jazz, including tempo, harmony, instrumentation, and improvization, and discusses classic jazz artists.
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