The Jazz Language: A Theory Text for Jazz Composition and Improvisation

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This text presents all of the materials commonly used by the jazz musician in a logical order dictated both by complexity and need. The book is not intended to be either an arranging or improvisation text, but a pedagogical reference providing the information musicians need to pursue any activity they wish. PATTERNS FOR JAZZ stands as a monument among jazz educational materials. Condensed charts and pertinent explanations are conveniently inserted throughout the book to give greater clarity to the application of more than 400 patterns built on chords and scales from simple (major) to complex (lydian augmented scales) . FORMAT: Book