Essential Jazz Lines in the style of Clifford Brown Guitar Edition BK/CD

Clifford Brown was one of the most influential jazz trumpeters and was a true master of jazz. His fantastic tone, time, feel and command of the jazz language have been inspiring jazz musicians on all instruments for decades. This book breaks down many of the one and two-bar phrases played by Clifford and helps students apply them to their own playing. Lines played over minor, dominant, and major chords as well as short, long and minor ii-V material can be mastered by practicing with the accompanying play-along CD. Chapters on Guide Tones, Bebop Scales, Targeting, and Playing the Upper-Structure will help students analyze and memorize the lines presented in the book. There is also a chapter with further insight in Clifford’s style which discusses his phrasing as well as other musical devices he used to get his sound. A must have for aspiring students wanting the master the jazz language.

Contents

Introduction   
Clifford Brown and Charlie Parker   
Guide Tones  
Bebop Scales   
3-f9   
Playing the Upper-Structure of Chords   
Targeting   
Augmented Dominant  
Clifford Brown’s Style   
Developing Vocabulary   
Minor Chord Material  
Dominant Chord Material  
One Measure ii-V (Short) Material   
Two Measure ii-V (Long) Material   
Major Chord Material   
Minor ii-V Material   
Short ii-V-I   
Long ii-V-I   
Minor ii-V-I   
Turnarounds   
Progression similar to Pent Up House   
Progression similar to Confirmation  
Bf12-Bar Blues   
Progression similar to Solar   
Conclusion   
Selected Discography   
About the Authors