Modal Jazz Composition & Harmony

The goal of Volume 2 of Modal Jazz Composition & Harmony is to continue the dissemination of information that presents a path of study for the aspiring jazz composer. Where Volume 1 of the book emphasized the preparation of a modal harmonic foundation, this volume will introduce concepts of melody writing and a study of the styles of jazz compositions that are an intrinsic addition to the contemporary jazz composer´s repertoire. Also included are chapters on harmonization and reharmonization techniques - as many of the concepts presented reflect an influence of Gil Evans, Duke Ellington and Charles Mingus as well as those of Herbie Hancock - and on pentatonic tunes that are harmonized with a modal harmonic foundation. As with Volume 1, an appendix with additional peripheral information is included for the student desiring theoretical explanation and additional examples.

The goal of this book is to show the student the means to develop latent creative abilities by offering the unfettered environment of the chromatic-modal system and free asymmetric form. The freedom of the approach will allow the composer to express him/herself in any style: post 50s jazz ECM fusion pop classical etc. that is not tied to any harmonic particulars. Ron Miller is professor of jazz studies at the University of Miami. His compositions have been recorded and/or performed by notable musicians as Red Rodney Elements Jerry Coker Ira Sullivan and Stan Getz. Composition students of Ron Miller that have attained notorietyinclude: Pat Metheny Steve Morse T Lavitz Bruce Hornsby Gil Goldstein Mark Egan Matt Harris Denis DiBlasio and Rick Margitza.

In 1987 Miles Davis took home the Grammy® award for best jazz instrumental soloist for his performance on this composition by Marcus Miller. From the album of the same name Tutu is creatively arranged here by MichaelPhilip Mossman in asultry hip-hop fusion style similar to the original. Featuring distinctive modal style harmonies a few twists and turns and solos for trumpet (naturally) and alto sax this is sure to be a standout selectionfor any ensemble.

Par MOEHRKE PHILIPP. Compositions by Philipp Moehrke covering the diverse styles of different Jazz pianists including background information about the compositions and styles. This book is an excellent complementary volume to “Jazz Piano – Voicing Concepts ” and offersfresh and practical new material. / Jazz / Recueil / Piano

Based upon the Berklee Jazz Composition and Arranging Curriculum this fully comprehensive guide covers all aspects of writing effective and inventive Jazz compositions. Features include:A full range of styles from theBlues to Fusion and beyond.Melodies created using intervallic patterns guide tone lines compound lines antecedent/consequent phrasing and melodic tension.All aspects of tonal and modal harmony including inversions pedal points and reharmonisation.Elements of form including intros endings interludes and backgrounds.Apply knowledge to any kind of soloist or ensemble from Sax to Big Band.All elements of the book are complementedby the accompanying online audio including a listening tour of an entire extended Jazz work. A highly substantial and important volume.

Noted jazz pianist, composer, recording artist and educator Andy LaVerne has drawn from his decades of experience playing with master musicians from Getz to Lovano to create this comprehensive compendium of contemporary moving voicings. Quartal, quintal, drop 2, dominant 7b9/diminished, triadic, whole tone and chromatic performance proven voicings pioneered by McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Andy himself are presented and fleshed out in all twelve keys. This book picks up where others leave off, enabling you to replace static chords with voicings that move melodically, dramatically, and gracefully over the entire range of the keyboard. Firmly rooted in contemporary jazz theory, the emphasis is on practical performance applications. Andy ties it all together with illustrations of comping choruses for five standard jazz tunes. Chords in Motion satisfies a long awaited need in actual comping situations, and shows you how to move chords through varying harmonic rhythms. FINALLY ? a book that gives you moving voicings, and sets them in motion in all twelve keys. Chords in Motion is a valuable resource for all keyboardists, arrangers, and instrumentalists. Activate, animate, and energize your comping with this encyclopedic volume. 156 pages, spiral bound for easy opening. Andy carries the flame of jazz piano tradition and just great music. He always inspires me. Chick Corea This is a great book! I am going to sit down and play through this!! I am always telling my non-piano playing students how important it is to work with (and internalize) the sounds that we live with all our lives as Jazz musicians. Coltrane spent years sitting at the piano and so should all of us!!! John Patitucci Berklee College of Music One thing about Andy?he is complete as can be and has been consistently so for years in both his teaching materials and playing. He is completely knowledgeable in such a way that when I play with him, I know he KNOWS!! Plus he is one of the smoothest and polished of players around. Great book?encyclopedic in content. Dave Liebman Founder, Artistic Director, International Association of Schools of Jazz (IASJ) I've played and recorded with Andy LaVerne many times over the years and in many different settings and he's always come up with the hippest, most interesting chords in the most musical way! His way of playing and looking at chords inspires me as a drummer and his rhythm section partner to play things that are in turn inspiring to the rest of the band. This book, helps musicians, understand, in a clear thoughtful presentation, how to go about getting this together. Billy Drummond Jazz Drummer, Educator, Juilliard, NYU Chords in Motion is an outstanding and comprehensive guide by Andy LaVerne, whose encyclopedic knowledge, decades of experience and brilliance as a performer and educator make this an invaluable handbook of modern jazz piano harmony. Its user-friendly, intelligent design enables musicians to expand their harmonic palette and potentially transform their playing, writing and arranging. Chords in Motion is an invaluable contribution to jazz musicians! Lynne Arriale Jazz Pianist, Composer, Educator, Associate Professor of Jazz Piano, Director of Small Ensembles, University of North Florida Chords in Motion is exactly the book I'd expect from Andy LaVerne. It's clear, openhearted and inspiring, as has been every conversation I've had with Andy over the years. Long a fan of his playing, I have enjoyed this look behind the curtain at how Andy LaVerne formulated his signature style. One other thing -- any pianist, no matter his/her approach, will gain insight into what will surely be new and exciting musical directions. Pete Malinverni Jazz Pianist, Educator, Director of Jazz Studies, SUNY Purchase College Conservatory of Music What a great resource for expanding the harmonic palette! Chords in Motion is a must have for the aspiring young jazz pianist as well as the seasoned veteran. Another winner from Andy! Paul Schmeling Jazz Pianist, Educator, Chair Emeritus, Piano Department, Berklee College of Music In Chords in Motion, I recognize chords and sounds that have inspired me to compose and play: harmony from the music of Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner. This book is well organized, and from the beginning gets you playing. Each chord structure is explained and developed. There is plenty to practice. I especially like the exercises using contrary motion, arpeggiation

Par URI AYN ROVNER. Ce livre est l'introduction parfaite pour ceux qui sont déjà quelque peu compétents comme les pianistes de jazz piano mais aspirent à jouer dans le style jazz. L'auteur met l'accent sur l'importance des cordes en jouant de la musique jazz et offre un dictionnaire complet de traids, septièmes dominantes, la moitié et pleinement diminuée septième chords, plus les neuvième et treizièmes chords. Symboles de la corde et voicings ainsi que modales et échelles de blues sont également abordées. La dernière moitié du livre comprend un généreux ' fakebook ' et un ' songbook ' composé de plusieurs de l'auteur progressivement arrangé compositions. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Jazz - Methods / Méthode / Piano

10 compositions on standard patterns (Flute)-Written by Charlier/Sourisse  Initiation Et Perfectionnement À L'Improvisation - 10 Compositions Sur Des Grilles Standards is a volume in four languages (French English German and Spanish) which aims to initiate flautists to improvisation with 10 compositions. It includes a CD with accompaniment for each piece. This volume first gives some explanatory notes with chord symbols basics of tonality and modality in order for the initiation to be complete. It then introduces the ten pieces: Trois Couleurs Silent Man Gentle Colossus La légende d’Éole Mister Kelly Bahia la Nuit The Juggler Batuque Your Romance and Final Line. This great book also features a glossary and is a must-have for all flautists willing to learn how to improvise. Charlier/Sourisse are contemporary musicians in the Jazz world in France. Renowned professors they taught improvisation class in Lyon Conservatoire.

A collection of 50+ Liebman original compositions, spanning the period from the '70's to 2006. The material includes all facets of Lieb's eclectic approach: modal, chromatic, blues, lyrical and free compositions. Many of the pieces include exact piano voicings and bass-lines. Also included is an essay on 'Why Compose?' as well as descriptions of the inspiration for each of the tunes.Having the invaluable experience of being associated with Lieb on many levels for many years, and also having played and recorded many of these compositions, I can say from experience that his music offers not only the greatest challenges but also the greatest rewards. Practicing and performing his compositions will give you exposure to every type of playing situation imaginable and broaden your musical and improvisational horizons. (Phil Markowitz)I call Dave an 'improvisionary? - a great jazz composer and improviser with a unique vision of the world, reflected in his compositions, some of which are found in this great new collection. It always takes more than one 'look? to play one of these pieces. They are, to say the least, challenging - but clearly worth it! Congratulations, Bro! And thanks to the wonderful Veronika Gruber of advance music for continuing Hans's great work. (Richie Beirach) / Instruments Mélodiques en Do (Fl/Gtr/Pf)

Written for the New Mexico Winds this quintet is a spiritually uplifting composition animated by the unique instrumental colors of the wind quintet dialogue among the instruments and rhythmic energy. The inspiration for the piece springs from two sources: the syncopated improvisatory aura of jazz and water imagery suggesting the light and movement of the sea. It includes tonal/modal passages and sections employing the diminished (half-step/whole-step) scale.

Henri Dutilleux's (1916-2013) compositional style greatly reflected that of Maurice Ravel Claude Debussy and Albert Roussel. Yet his unique individual style did not go amiss as in his Au Gré des Ondes composed in 1946 and still performed to this day. Au Gré des Ondes translating as Along the Waves contains six movements including an homage to Bach. Au Gré des Ondes reflects Dutilleux's style in its atonality and modality use of pedal notes and subtle hints of the jazz style. As an unusual set of Piano pieces Dutilleux's compilation adds pleasant varietyto the pianists' repertoire.