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August, 2010
- [jw] Soul Play Along, Walking in the Steps of.., Volume 40 Bossa Novas Sent Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Having trouble reading this email? View as text or html in your browser Dear , Hello and welcome to the latest Jazzwise Direct Newsletter. In this issue: wind players take centre-stage with a new Soul Play Along, featuring hits from James Brown and Otis Redding; top bassist transcriptions available in a new series called 'Walking in the Footsteps of', which showscases the music of Paul Chambers, Doug Watkins and Sam Jones; and a fresh take on Bossa Novas in a new […]
- [jw] The Harmony of Bill Evans, The Real Vocal Book, HL Playalong Vol 18, cheaper UK postage Sent Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Having trouble reading this email? View as text or html in your browser Dear , Hello and welcome to the latest Jazzwise Direct Newsletter. In this issue: the second volume of didactic insight into the music of Bill Evans; a bumper collection of popular music for vocalists in The Real Vocal Book; learn the finer points of bassline construction in 'Walking Jazz Lines for Bass'; and another great value Piano Playalong from Hal Leonard featuring 8 classic jazz […]
July, 2010
- [jw] Blues Power, Intervallic Ear Training, Big Band Drumming Sent Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Having trouble reading this email? View as text or html in your browser Dear , Hello and welcome to the latest Jazzwise Direct Newsletter. In this issue: Blues Power Live! series for horn players; a new approach to ear training focussing on intervals in Steve Prosser's Intervallic Ear Training for Musicians; an insight into the techniques of big band drumming; plus a new selection of piano titles, guitar performance DVDs, general playalongs and teacher resources. […]
- [jw] Work it out faster with Transcribe! Sent Tuesday, July 13, 2010 Email not displaying correctly? View as text or html in your browser Dear , Transcribe! 8 by Seventh String Transcribe! is the dedicated transcription software that makes working out music fun and easy, with an intuitive design that puts you in complete control of the playback. Have you ever heard a great piece of music and thought how do they do that? Transcribe! helps you find the answers faster because it allows you to slow down music without altering the […]
June, 2010
- [jw] Know Before You Blow, Tony Williams solo on So What, the Diatonic Cycle Sent Tuesday, June 29, 2010 Having trouble reading this email? View as text or html in your browser Dear , Hello and welcome to the latest Jazzwise Direct Newsletter. In this issue: it's a modal jazz theme this time - 'Know Before you Blow', a fresh approach on learning modes for all wind players; a transcription and analysis of drummer Tony Williams' solo on the well-known modal tune 'So What'; and a 12-key workout from 'The Diatonic Cycle' with plenty of dorian and mixolydian scales to […]
- [jw] Beginners learn better at slower tempos Sent Tuesday, June 15, 2010 Having trouble reading this email? View as text or html in your browser Dear , Jamey Aebersold volume 54: Maiden Voyage A great beginner's play along for all instruments Play 14 of the world's most popular jazz jam session tunes at relaxed tempos with a world-class rhythm section. At slower tempos you have more time to think, listen to your sound, and try out new ideas. Jamey Aebersold created this play along specifically for beginner jazz players. He chose […]
- [jw] Storyville transcriptions, Fishman Saxophone Duets, Award winning magazine Sent Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Dear , Hello and welcome to the latest Jazzwise Direct Newsletter. In this issue: the Storyville transcription series opens with Duke Ellington and Earl Hines; Greg Fishman Saxophone Duets 2 Gary Campbell's Connecting Jazz Theory (a sequel to 'Expansions'); Blues Playalongs for all instruments; plus, even more reasons why everyone should be subscribed to Jazzwise Magazine; and the Roadmap, timeless advice for getting more from your practising. […]
May, 2010
- [jw] Here is the book every musician should own.. Sent Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Dear , The Jazz Theory Book by Mark Levine This classic manual explains how you can use theoretical concepts to improve your playing, referring to influential recordings and using the terms that working jazz musicians use. If you've ever heard jazz musicians play chords or improvised lines that you couldn't figure out, not only will you find them here, but you'll also learn exactly how and where you can apply them in your own playing. In over 500 […]
- [jw] Improvising Blues Saxophone, 100 Famous Funk Beats, Big Band Playalongs, JW Roadmap Sent Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Dear , Hello and welcome to the latest Jazzwise Direct Newsletter. In this issue: In this issue: get into Improvising Blues Saxophone with Nick Beston; two new drum titles from Jim Payne - 100 Famous Funk Beats, and The Great Drummers of RandB, Funk and Soul; Big Band Playalong Volume 4 Jazz Classics for all instruments; plus, the Improvisors' Roadmap, a vast collection of playing tips and resources that will bring you results; also, keep up with the jazz […]
April, 2010
- [jw] HL Playalong Vol 97; All About Chords; Guided Imagery CDs; Jazzwise Magazine offers Sent Tuesday, April 20, 2010 Dear , Hello and welcome to the latest Jazzwise Direct Newsletter. In this issue: Playalong Volume 97 Maybe I'm Amazed, featuring saxophonist Howie Casey; All About Chords, a new edition of this classic 'teach-yourself harmony' text; relax and think positive with Harry Pickens' double Jazz Mastery CDs; plus, keep up with the jazz scene of today and get the UK's biggest selling Jazz magazine delivered to your door (with a free CD for new subscribers) […]