So as we have discussed before here at www.jazzpracticeideas.com, jazz ear training is not just about intervals, scales, and chords – but it’s also about hearing rhythmic subtleties that provide a deeper sense groove, the ability to lock into playing with other musicians, and the skills to control [...]
Sometimes musicians ask me — “if I could only get one jazz improvisation, theory, ideas and concepts book for Christmas, for myself or for a friend or relative — what jazz book should I get?” Tough question, because there are some great texts, including the David Berkman book mentioned in an earlier post. But if [...]
